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, 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 combined 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-discipline 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 industry, 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 will 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 and their existing professional networks. Plus, you will develop your own industry connections, with work placement opportunities where you will gain valuable, hands-on experience in this dynamic industry.
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Course information
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) / Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- Year
2025 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400410291 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
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 8
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, students must pass 40 credit points.
Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate (M348) and the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (S346) must be satisfied.
Construction management units are all offered at the Waterfront (Geelong) campus, with a limited range of units offered at Melbourne Burwood campus. 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.
The course comprises a total of 40 credit points, which must include the following:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- 15 core units and 1 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course elective from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- 23 core units (24 credit points) from the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
24
Construction Management core units credit points
15
Property and Real Estate core units
1
Work Integrated Learning units
40
Total
Core
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
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.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Waterfront (Geelong)
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Waterfront (Geelong)
This course is not available to international students.
Deakin splits the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters. Most students usually undertake two trimesters each year (March-June, July-November).
Additional course information
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
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, with a limited range of units offered at Melbourne Burwood campus. 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.
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
Current or recent secondary education
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
Higher education
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
Vocational education
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
Work and life experience
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.
English language proficiency requirements
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)
Selection adjustments
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
Special entry access schemes (SEAS) enable Deakin to consider disadvantaged circumstances you may have experienced and the impact upon your studies. SEAS also allows us to identify if you’re from under-represented groups when making selection decisions for some courses. SEAS does not exempt you from meeting any of the course entry requirements. Learn more about Deakin’s special entry access schemes.
Admissions information
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 2024 students (PDF, 793KB) – 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
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.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships
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Entry pathways
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Contact information
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Careers
Want a degree that’s more than just a qualification? Our industry connections, world-class facilities and practical approach to learning are just some of the reasons why Deakin students graduate confident and ready to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow.
Career outcomes
With this qualification, you'll be able to specialise in all facets of the construction management and property and real estate markets including commercial, industrial and residential property. Career opportunities include:
- construction manager
- contract administrator
- estimator/quantity surveyor
- facilities manager
- owners corporation manager
- portfolio manager
- property advisor
- property developer
- property valuer
- real estate agent.
Professional recognition
Both single degree courses are professionally accredited by multiple professional bodies including the:
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
- Australian Property Institution (API) for Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) status.
This course is professionally accredited by industry. As a graduate 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).
As a graduate you will also receive professional accreditation by the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. 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.
Course learning outcomes
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.
Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) of each single degree.
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Footnotes
*QS Stars University Ratings 2016–2017
^Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018