Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management
Course summary for local students
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management |
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| Campus | Offered at Geelong Waterfront Campus |
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| Off-campus | No |
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| Length | 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
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| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $8,370* - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) |
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| Faculty contacts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Tel 03 5227 8300
sci-tech@deakin.edu.au www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/ab |
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| Level | Undergraduate |
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| Clearly-in ATAR | | Waterfront (Geelong): | 80.85 |
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| VTAC Codes | 15361 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS) |
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| CRICOS course code | 060347J |
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| Deakin course code | D364 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The construction industry is increasingly looking for multi-skilled graduates. Deakin's Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management ensures that you graduate with both architecture and construction management specialisations.
This combined course offers an excellent mix of hands-on practice and theory, with study areas including building economics and law, project management, building technology, measurement and estimation, quantity surveying, building practice, architectural ideas, history, philosophy, design, sustainability, communication and building science and technology.
Professional recognition
Graduates of this course will qualify for membership of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The construction management stream of this double degree is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The architecture stream of this double degree is accredited (within Australia) by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia, when followed by successful completion of the Master of Architecture (Design), S701.
Career opportunities
Deakin graduates are highly regarded and are readily accepted into the architecture and built environment industry. This combined course facilitates your entry into private architectural firms or government organisations, as well as property development companies, building companies and large manufacturing firms. You may also start your own practice.
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Course rules
The course comprises a total of 40 credit points, which must include the following:
- 37 core units (including 3 core units of 2 credit points each)
- Completion of SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
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Course structure
Year 1
Trimester 1
| SRC163 | Graphic and Coded Communication 1 |
| SRT153 | Building Materials Science |
| SRA010 | Safety Induction Program * |
*SRA010 - 0 cp safety unit
Trimester 2
| SRC221 | Computer Aided Modelling |
| SRD164 | Architecture Design 1B ** |
| SRT151 | Construction and Structures 1 |
Year 2
Trimester 1
| SRA215 | Utopian Ideals in the Modern World |
| SRT251 | Construction and Structures 2 |
Trimester 2
| SRD264 | Architecture Design 2B ** |
| SRT257 | Building Environmental Studies 1 |
| SRT259 | Construction Projects 2 |
Year 3
Trimester 1
| SRE272 | Measurement and Estimating 1 |
| SRM161 | Contract Administration 1 |
Trimester 2
| SRA224 | Austral-Asian Architecture |
| SRM261 | Contract Administration 2 |
| SRT351 | Construction and Structures 3 |
Year 4
Trimester 1
| SRD363 | Architecture Design 3A ** |
Trimester 2
| SRE372 | Measurement and Estimating 2 |
| SRM310 | Project Planning and Scheduling |
Year 5
Trimester 1
| SRE373 | Measurement and Estimating 3 |
| SRM461 | Contract Administration 3 |
| SRT358 | Building Environmental Services |
Trimester 2
| SRE464 | Building Development Appraisal |
| SRR401 | Introduction to Construction Research |
** 2 credit points
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management: (accelerated program)
The Bachelor of Construction Management component may be taken as an accelerated program. By taking selected units in trimester 3 the course can be completed in four years. Students enrol in the same course and course code as the normal program and entirely at their option, enrol in the units offered over Trimester 3.
Year 1
Trimester 1
| SRC163 | Graphic and Coded Communication 1 |
| SRT153 | Building Materials Science |
| SRA010 | Safety Induction Program * |
*SRA010 - 0 cp safety unit
Trimester 2
| SRC221 | Computer Aided Modelling |
| SRD164 | Architecture Design 1B ** |
| SRT151 | Construction and Structures 1 |
Year 2
Trimester 1
| SRA215 | Utopian Ideals in the Modern World |
| SRT251 | Construction and Structures 2 |
Trimester 2
| SRD264 | Architecture Design 2B ** |
| SRT257 | Building Environmental Studies 1 |
Trimester 3
| SRT358 | Building Environmental Services |
Year 3
Trimester 1
| SRD363 | Architecture Design 3A ** |
| SRE272 | Measurement and Estimating 1 |
| SRM161 | Contract Administration 1 |
Trimester 2
| SRT259 | Construction Projects 2 |
| SRE372 | Measurement and Estimating 2 |
| SRM261 | Contract Administration 2 |
| SRT351 | Construction and Structures 3 |
Trimester 3
| SRE373 | Measurement and Estimating 3 |
| SRM310 | Project Planning and Scheduling |
Year 4
Trimester 1
| SRM461 | Contract Administration 3 |
Trimester 2
| SRA224 | Austral-Asian Architecture |
| SRE464 | Building Development Appraisal |
Trimester 3
| SRR401 | Introduction to Construction Research |
** 2 credit points
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Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit
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Entry requirements - specific
Applicants should have successfully completed VCE or equivalent. Refer to the VTAC Guide for the latest pre-requisite information www.vtac.edu.au
Those aged 21 or over on 1 January and who do not hold VCE or equivalent should apply under Alternative Entry. This category is open to those who do not satisfy normal entrance requirements, but can demonstrate relevant work or life experience.
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Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
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How to apply
Applications for on and off campus study for Trimester 1 must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). For more information refer to
VTAC (external site).
Applications for Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the Apply web page. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
