Course overview
Set yourself apart with Deakin’s Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, a professionally recognised qualification that combines site skills with business execution. Explore building practice, technology, economics and law and property market analysis and valuation. Learn how to drive growth, make strong commercial decisions, understand regulations, and manage construction projects of any size.
Developed in consultation with industry, this unique double degree gives you access to professional networks and teaching staff who are highly experienced in their field. Coupled with invaluable opportunities for discipline-specific work placements, you can be confident you will graduate with the practical knowledge, skills and expertise employers look for.
Want cross-disciplinary skills to excel in the growing construction management and property industries?
Graduate with a complementary skill set that will give you a competitive edge in the construction management and property industries, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
The construction management component of this course provides you with a well-rounded set of skills that can be applied in a range of practical settings. Topics you will cover include:
- building economics and law
- building practice
- building technology
- measurement and estimating
- project management
- quantity surveying
- digital construction
- sustainable built environment.
The property and real estate component will focus on the business of real estate, including:
- accounting
- business law
- economic principles
- marketing
- property development
- property market analysis.
In this competitive industry, connections can be everything. You will learn from teachers who are experienced in their fields, benefiting from the latest ideas and strategies as well as their existing professional networks. Plus, you will develop your own industry connections through work placement opportunities, gaining valuable, hands-on experience in this dynamic industry.
Key dates
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2026 close 21 June 2026
VTAC entries are closed.
Current Deakin students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) / Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- Year
2026 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400510291 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
- Deakin code
- D336
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7/8
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Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, you must pass 40 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 15 credit points of core units from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate (M348)
- 1 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- 24 credit points of core units from the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (S346)
- course requirements for both the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate (M348) and the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (S346) must be satisfied.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Note:
- Construction management units are all offered at the Waterfront (Geelong) campus and are being phased in at the Melbourne Burwood campus. The first year units will be available at Burwood from 2026. Second year units will be available from 2027, third year units from 2028 and fourth year units from 2029. The property and real estate units are all offered online and at our Melbourne Burwood campus. Please refer to individual unit handbook entry for further details.
Year 1 -Trimester 1
Year 1 -Trimester 2
Year 2 - Trimester 1
Year 2 - Trimester 2
Year 3 - Trimester 1
Year 3 - Trimester 2
Year 4 - Trimester 1
Year 4 - Trimester 2
Year 5 - Trimester 1
plus one WIL unit from:
Note: Students should choose a WIL unit that relates to their field of study and career aspirations in property and real estate.
Year 5 - Trimester 2
^ available at Burwood campus from 2027
* available at Burwood campus from 2028
+ available at Burwood campus from 2029
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
This course is not available to international students.
Students enrolled at Burwood should note the following as units are being phased in:
- The first year units will be available at Burwood from 2026. Second year units will be available from 2027, third year units from 2028 and fourth year units from 2029.
Recognition for prior learning (RPL)
- Students commencing at Burwood with RPL may need to study part time as second year units will not be available at Burwood until 2027. Students will need to be assessed on a case by case basis.
Deakin splits the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters. Most students usually undertake two trimesters each year (March-June, July-November).
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Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, workshops, site visits and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that may include compulsory placement, study tours, work-based training or collaborative research training arrangements.
Construction management units are all offered at the Waterfront (Geelong) campus and students enrolled at Burwood should note that units are being phased in at the Melbourne Burwood campus. The first year units will be available at Burwood from 2026. Second year units will be available from 2027, third year units from 2028 and fourth year units from 2029. Students commencing at Burwood with recognition for prior learning (RPL) may need to study part time as second year units will not be available at Burwood until 2027. Students will need to be assessed on a case by case basis.
The property and real estate units are all offered online and at our Melbourne Burwood campus. Please refer to individual unit handbook entry for further details.
Work experience
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a discipline-specific industry placement as part of your study in Property and Real Estate units - see here for more detail: Business and Law Work Integrated learning
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements as outlined in the tabs below, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
Academic requirements
If you’re currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
- successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) with a minimum WAM of 60 or equivalent
If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
- completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
- at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and have not undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience.
Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area.
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
- IELTS overall score of 6 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Subject adjustment
A study score of 35 in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, any English, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points.
Access and equity
Equity schemes and scholarships, formerly known as Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS), enable Deakin to consider any disadvantaged circumstances you may have experienced and how these have impacted your studies. Equity schemes help us identify whether you are from an under-represented group when making selection decisions for certain courses. It's important to note that participation in an equity scheme does not exempt you from meeting the standard course entry requirements. Learn more about Deakin's equity schemes and scholarships.
Learn more about Deakin courses and how we compare to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning. We're also committed to admissions transparency. Read about our first intake of 2026 students (PDF, 879KB) – their average ATARs, whether they had any previous higher education experience and more.
Not sure if you can get into Deakin? Discover the different entry pathways we offer and study options available to you, no matter your ATAR or education history.
Recognition of prior learning
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 recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Estimated tuition fee - (CSP) ?Enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) means the Australian Government pays part of your course fees directly to Deakin, and you pay a 'student contribution'.
$15,366 for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
Learn more about fees.
The tuition fees you pay will depend on the units you choose, as each unit has its own cost. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees for students enrolled in this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together 8 credit points of a typical combination of units for this course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year. You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.
Learn more about fees and available payment options on our Current students fees website or estimate your tuition fees.
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Pathways
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Career outcomes
With this qualification, you'll be able to specialise in all facets of the construction management, property and real estate markets - including commercial, industrial and residential. Career opportunities include:
- construction manager
- contract administrator
- estimator/quantity surveyor
- facilities manager
- owners corporation manager
- portfolio manager
- property adviser
- property developer
- property valuer
- real estate agent.
Professional recognition
The construction management stream of this combined course is professionally accredited by industry. As a graduate, you will have completed the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The property and real estate stream is professionally accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). In addition, you will meet the academic requirements for membership as a Certified Practising Valuer.
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Course Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes | |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop a broad and coherent knowledge of construction materials, structures, construction practices, estimating, cost planning, regulatory, legal, construction economics and construction management frameworks to manage construction projects. Integrate knowledge of technology, management, economics, regulatory and legal systems in implementing a construction project from small residential to large complex and high-rise buildings. Integrate well-developed knowledge of contextual factors that impact on construction management including regulatory requirements, industry environment, professional practice and sustainability to finalise construction management decisions. Acquire and apply research skills to initiate and formulate a research plan an undertake research that contributes to scholarly knowledge, based on current research directions. | Employ broad and coherent theoretical and technical property and real estate knowledge and apply legal and ethical standards in the fields relating to property development, investment, valuation and property management in private and commercial real estate markets, both nationally and internationally. |
| Communication | Communicate clearly, professionally and responsibly with specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of contexts using oral, written, graphical and interpersonal skills to inform, negotiate, lead and motivate a project team. | Prepare and present a selection of reports on property concepts and information for a range of stakeholders including investors, developers, regulators and clients |
| Digital literacy | Utilise a range of digital technologies including building information modelling to locate, select, analyse, use, evaluate, and disseminate a variety of information. | Identify, locate, evaluate and synthesise information about market and submarket trends and forecasts, economic influences, statutory requirements and industry practices. Communicate information and solutions to stakeholders utilising a range of diagnostic, analytical and reporting technologies |
| Critical thinking | Use critical and analytical thinking and judgment to identify and evaluate appropriate principles and procedures in technology, law, management and economics for construction projects. | Evaluate and analyse property related issues and data on property markets and indicators to make recommendations for maximising property outcomes |
| Problem solving | Apply analytical thinking and judgment to make decisions to identify a variety of problems and recommend solutions related to technology, law, management and economics for construction projects. Generate solutions to construction management problems using a framework of accountability and professional practice in the construction industry environment. | Apply legal property evaluation and property appraisal methodologies to identify solutions and sustainability strategies for a diverse range of authentic problems in property |
| Self-management | Use appropriate strategies including reflective evaluation to develop independence and demonstrate responsibility for professional learning. | Apply skills and knowledge to independently undertake educational activities that require considerable planning |
| Teamwork | Work in multidisciplinary teams and develop leadership skills to manage construction projects and use appropriate team processes to collaborate, communicate, and negotiate solutions. | Collaborate with others to examine contemporary issues in property |
| Global citizenship | Engage ethically and productively with diverse stakeholders, communities and cultures in the global construction industry. | Apply the interconnected principles of property planning, design, construction, management, maintenance and transference to a range of different environments and contexts reflecting social, sustainable, ethical, economic and global perspectives |
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