Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

The Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying covers a comprehensive range of subjects in the fields of construction management and quantity surveying, focusing on the management and delivery of complex construction projects.

The curriculum addresses a range of topics including construction technology, construction techniques, plant and equipment,site management, contract administration, building measurement, planning processes and risks.

The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The program also meets the educational requirements of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for attainment of an Open Builders License.

View the Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying - Program Structure and Sequencing

The structure of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying is based on 24 theoretical and practical subjects. This program is designed in close consultation with prominent industry professional boards to ensure the integrity and contemporary relevance of the degree.

University core subjects (3)

• CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication(CORE 1)
• CORE11-002 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership (CORE 2)
• CORE11-003 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE 3)

Plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement

Foundation subjects (21)

• Commercial Construction and Engineering
• Construction Site Management
• Construction Tendering and Finance
• Early Estimating and Cost Planning
• Integrated Measurement and Professional Practice
• Transforming Places
• Land Economy and the Environment
• Managing Projects
• Measurement 1
• Measurement 2
• Planning Process
• Project Contract Administration
• Project Delivery Systems
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Real Estate Property Rights
• Introduction to Structures
• Building Services
• Understanding Buildings 1
• Understanding Buildings 2
• Capstone Project
• Digital Design and Intelligent Construction

The final semester of this program is highlighted by an industry based capstone project which integrates the full range of topics covered during the degree.

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Entry score for 2021 entry

Visit our student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2020.

Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.

2021 Year 12 Entry

To ensure students are not disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, current Year 12 students can be assessed now for a guaranteed offer for 2021 entry conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on their first semester Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Find out more.

The construction industry provides significant career opportunities for graduates in both the private and government sectors. You can enter the construction industry as a practitioner such as an estimator or contract manager, or as a professional such as quantity surveyor or project manager. With climate change and environmental impact a prominent concern in this industry, graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainability practices are in high demand.