Bachelor of Construction Management
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Construction Management |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Geelong Waterfront Campus |
| Off-campus | No |
| Length | 4 years full time |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $23,530* AUD |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| CRICOS course code | 001837B |
| IELTS Requirement | Overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent). More information is available at www.ielts.org |
| VTAC Codes | 15573 - Waterfront (Geelong), International full-fee paying place |
| Deakin course code | S346 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
Course overview
Deakin’s Bachelor of Construction Management is offered to students wishing to gain employment in management positions in construction and allied industries in Australia and overseas. The course consists of four years of academic study. You will be provided with an excellent mix of hands-on practice and theory and integrated studies in technology and building management, including building economics and law, project management, building technology, measurement and estimation, quantity surveying, building surveying and building practice. The course develops progressively from the elementary concepts underlying planning and management of building production and technical studies through to the complexities and interrelationships of modern construction practices.
Professional recognition
This course is professionally accredited by industry. As a graduate of this course you will have completed the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It is recognised for practice in over 50 countries, providing a global passport for work in this field in Australia and overseas.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International (IFP)A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Construction Management you may find employment as a construction manager, estimator, project manager or quantity surveyor in a range of industry organisations such as contractors, property developers and consulting firms. Opportunities also exist in the property and facilities divisions of companies that are responsible for large property portfolios.
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 32 credit points, which must include the following:
- 28 core units
- Completion of SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- Level 3 units – at least 6 credit points
- Level 1 units – no more than 10 credit points
The Bachelor of Construction Management may be completed in less than four years by taking selected units in trimester 3, This also provides for greater flexibility in your studies.
The Bachelor of Construction Management may be awarded at pass or honours level. Normally an overall level of academic performance at 60% or greater is required to be eligible for honours.
Course structure
Year 1
Trimester 1
| SRM181 | Project Management 1 |
| SRT141 | Building Safety |
| SRT153 | Building Materials Science |
| SRT159 | Construction Projects 1 |
| SRA010 | Safety Induction Program * |
*SRA010 - 0 cp safety unit
Trimester 2
| SRE170 | Construction Finance |
| SRM165 | Information Systems in Construction |
| SRT151 | Construction and Structures 1 |
| SRT259 | Construction Projects 2 |
Year 2
Trimester 1
| SRE272 | Measurement and Estimating 1 |
| SRM161 | Contract Administration 1 |
| SRM281 | Project Management 2 |
| SRT251 | Construction and Structures 2 |
Trimester 2
| SRE372 | Measurement and Estimating 2 |
| SRM261 | Contract Administration 2 |
| SRT257 | Building Environmental Studies 1 |
| SRT351 | Construction and Structures 3 |
Year 3
Trimester 1
| SRE270 | Building Economics |
| SRE373 | Measurement and Estimating 3 |
| SRT358 | Building Environmental Services |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SRM310 | Project Planning and Scheduling |
| SRM381 | Project Management 3 |
| SRQ462 | Building Cost Planning |
plus one elective unit
Year 4
Trimester 1
| SRM461 | Contract Administration 3 |
| SRM489 | Professional Practice |
| SRR401 | Introduction to Construction Research |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SRE464 | Building Development Appraisal |
| SRR402 | Construction Research Thesis * |
| SRV499 | Built Environment Integrated Project |
* 2 credit points
Bachelor of Construction Management: (accelerated program)
The Bachelor of Construction Management may be taken as an accelerated program. By taking selected units in trimester 3 the course may be completed in three years. Students enrol in the same course and course code as the normal program and entirely at their option, enrol in the units offered in that period.
Year 1
Trimester 1
| SRM181 | Project Management 1 |
| SRT141 | Building Safety |
| SRT153 | Building Materials Science |
| SRT159 | Construction Projects 1 |
| SRA010 | Safety Induction Program * |
*SRA010 - 0 cp safety unit
Trimester 2
| SRE170 | Construction Finance |
| SRM165 | Information Systems in Construction |
| SRT151 | Construction and Structures 1 |
| SRT259 | Construction Projects 2 |
Trimester 3
| SRE270 | Building Economics |
| SRT358 | Building Environmental Services |
plus two elective units
Year 2
Trimester 1
| SRE272 | Measurement and Estimating 1 |
| SRM161 | Contract Administration 1 |
| SRM281 | Project Management 2 |
| SRT251 | Construction and Structures 2 |
Trimester 2
| SRE372 | Measurement and Estimating 2 |
| SRM261 | Contract Administration 2 |
| SRT257 | Building Environmental Studies 1 |
| SRT351 | Construction and Structures 3 |
Trimester 3
| SRE373 | Measurement and Estimating 3 |
| SRM310 | Project Planning and Scheduling |
| SRM381 | Project Management 3 |
| SRQ462 | Building Cost Planning |
Year 3
Trimester 1
| SRM461 | Contract Administration 3 |
| SRM489 | Professional Practice |
| SRR401 | Introduction to Construction Research |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SRE464 | Building Development Appraisal |
| SRR402 | Construction Research Thesis * |
| SRV499 | Built Environment Integrated Project |
* 2 credit points
Entry requirements - general
General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised in the undergraduate admission requirements table (194kb).Some courses may have additional entry requirements.
Students must also meet the undergraduate English language requirements.
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
