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Bachelor of Construction Management
Bachelor of Construction Management

Bachelor of Construction Management

  • ID:UOSA610018
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

  • IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0

  • TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5

  • TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18

  • Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50

  • Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169

Other Requirements

Recent secondary education

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or

  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or

  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

  • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or

  • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

OR
Work and life experience

  • Qualify for Special Entry, or

  • Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or

  • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Course Information

Modern construction is a complex, innovative and highly-organised commercial industry, increasingly influenced by technology and environmental considerations – including green and smart building practices – making construction a dynamic and exciting industry to work in.

As the only fully accredited degree in construction management in South Australia1, this program will prepare you to work professionally in the low rise residential and light commercial buildings sector of the growing construction industry, with employment across the industry increasing nationwide by almost 10% over the past five years2.

You will benefit from our long-standing history in construction management education with opportunities to gain real-world experience and engage with industry through placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits and networking events.

CRICOS CODE : 099378C

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Degree structure

FIRST YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Introduction to Contract Administration

  • Construction 1

  • Introduction to Construction Management

  • Construction Communication

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Construction Materials

  • Introduction to Construction Business Management

  • Structures 1

  • University Elective

SECOND YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Quantity Surveying Practice 1

  • Contract Administration

  • Construction 2

  • Structures 2

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Building Estimating

  • Construction Scheduling

  • Construction Environmental Science

  • Building Services N

THIRD YEAR

  • First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)

  • Development Regulation

  • Project Appraisal

  • Construction Cost Planning

  • Building Surveying

  • Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)

  • Construction Operations and Safety

  • Advanced Contract Administration

  • Fire Technology

  • Construction 3

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The Australian construction industry is enormous, and growing, currently generating over $360 billion in revenue and producing around 9% of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP). The industry employs over 1 million people and is projected to have an annual growth rate of 2.4% over the next five years1.

Our graduates have found work with major construction companies in Adelaide and around Australia, including Sarah Constructions Pty Ltd, Rider Levett Bucknall, Pascale Construction Pty Ltd, McMahon Services Australia, Synergy Construct and Kennett Pty Ltd.

You may choose to pursue a career as a:

  • construction manager: overseeing and allocating resources for construction projects; working with architects and engineers to check plans and blueprints; managing timetables; determining material and labour costs; liaising with and hiring subcontractors and workers

  • estimator: compiling cost estimates based on variables such as labour, materials and equipment; working out how much a project is likely to cost and creating budgets; analysing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers

  • construction planner: developing time plans on construction projects so the project is completed safely, on time and within budget; thinking critically; working with managers and engineers to discuss progress and address issues that arise; organising the stages of construction development

  • site manager: overseeing work on construction sites; making sure work is completed safely, on time and on budget; liaising with architects, surveyors and builders; monitoring the project to ensure resourcing and materials are sufficient

  • contract administrator: managing relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant and efficient, laws and regulations are understood and contract terms are followed

  • building surveyor: providing oversight of the construction process from start-to-finish to ensure legislative compliance, building safety, energy efficiency and accessibility; influencing design, planning and functionality of buildings; completing inspections; issuing permits / certificates upon completion

  • quantity surveyor: calculating and monitoring construction costs for residential, commercial or industrial buildings and infrastructure from the planning phase, through to project completion.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) per year

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