Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
University of South Australia
About
Modern construction is a complex, highly-organised commercial industry and it is constantly evolving.
In this degree you will develop the knowledge and skills to work professionally in quantity or building surveying.
Your studies will focus on quantity surveying, construction management, building technology, building structures, building surveying and housing studies.
Graduate career-ready by completing the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program and gain at least 450 hours of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.
UniSA is SA's number one university for research in Environmental Sciences and is the only university in SA to have all its assessed Environmental Sciences research rated well-above world standard1.
This degree has a strong connection with the Barbara Hardy Institute and its researchers.
They conduct high quality research in the fields of urban ecology and sustainability.
These leading researchers will be your teachers, and everything you learn will be informed by their research excellence.
1 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Structure
| Course name | Area and cat no | Units | Reference | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | ||||
| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Introduction to Contract Administration | BUIL 2019 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction 1 | CIVE 1001 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Construction Management | BUIL 1007 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction Communication | BUIL 1021 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Construction Materials | CIVE 1003 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Construction Business Management | BUIL 1023 | 4.5 | ||
| Structures 1 | CIVE 1002 | 4.5 | ||
| University Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | ||||
| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Quantity Surveying Practice 1 | BUIL 1022 | 4.5 | ||
| Contract Administration | BUIL 3010 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction 2 | CIVE 2002 | 4.5 | ||
| Structures 2 | CIVE 2004 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Building Estimating | BUIL 2018 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction Environmental Science | CIVE 2008 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction Scheduling | BUIL 2007 | 4.5 | ||
| Building Services N | CIVE 2007 | 4.5 | ||
| THIRD YEAR | ||||
| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Development Regulation | BUIL 4028 | 4.5 | ||
| Project Appraisal | BUIL 3011 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction Cost Planning | BUIL 2021 | 4.5 | ||
| Building Surveying | CIVE 3012 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Construction Operations and Safety | BUIL 3021 | 4.5 | ||
| Advanced Contract Administration | BUIL 3020 | 4.5 | ||
| Fire Technology | BUIL 4029 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction 3 | CIVE 3014 | 4.5 | ||
| FOURTH YEAR | ||||
| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Research Theory and Practice | ENGG 4005 | 4.5 | ||
| Integrated Project | BUIL 4027 | 4.5 | ||
| and two of the following three specialisation courses | Rule(s): 2 | |||
| Quantity Surveying Specialisation: | ||||
| Quantity Surveying Practice 2 | BUIL 4021 | 4.5 | ||
| Building Surveying Specialisation: | ||||
| Asset Management and Building Pathology | CIVE 4033 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction Management Specialisation: | ||||
| Construction Business Management | BUIL 4012 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Construction Management Honours Research Project | CIVE 4044 | 9 | ||
| and two of the following three specialisation courses | Rule(s): 2 | |||
| Quantity Surveying Specialisation: | ||||
| Advanced Quantity Surveying | BUIL 4022 | 4.5 | ||
| Building Surveying Specialisation: | ||||
| Advanced Building Surveying | CIVE 4032 | 4.5 | ||
| Construction Management Specialisation: | ||||
| Advanced Construction Management | BUIL 4013 | 4.5 | ||
| Industry Experience | BUIL 4037 | 0 | Rule(s): 1,3 |
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
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 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
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
Assumed Knowledge
Deferment
This degree is available for deferment. This option is made available by responding to your offer during the application process via the SATAC website. Applicants who receive an offer into a midyear degree are eligible to defer for six months.
Learning outcomes
In this degree you will develop the knowledge and skills to work professionally in quantity or building surveying. Your studies will focus on quantity surveying, construction management, building technology, building structures, building surveying and housing studies.
In your honours year you’ll chose a specialisation in one of these fields:
- quantity surveying
- building surveying
- construction management
You will also complete a major research project in your specialisation of interest and our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.
For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.
Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:
Our degrees are developed with input from industry and taught by academics with strong industry associations.
The UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program will help you to get valuable experience and make your own industry connections throughout your degree.
UniSA is a hub for research with our own Scarce Resources and Circular Economy centre. We are also involved in several national cooperative research centres and we collaborate with the Future Industries Institute and the Barbara Hardy Institute.
We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.
Your career
Careers to consider:
- 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
Explore a range of engineering and construction careers here.
In this program, you will choose two of three specialisations:
- quantity surveying
- building surveying
- construction management
The two specialisations you choose determine the accreditations and recognitions you can receive on graduation:
Australian Institute of Building (AIB): The program is accredited for graduates who have completed the Construction Management specialisation.
Applying to study with us:
- go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
- you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application
Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments. But you’ll also discover that your journey at UniSA is about social experiences, healthy living and getting involved. You’ll find student sports and fitness facilities, community clinics, tech zones and chill-out spaces. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and loads more.
Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
Our student support services will make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help, we're here to assist. We provide a full range of support services, including:
- academic counselling
- personal counselling
- social support services, including family support and nearby childcare
We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.
You will spend time in the Experiential Learning Suite at City East campus. It’s a multifunctional space where you can develop career knowledge and interact not only with other students, but with new technologies.
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