Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IHCN

SATAC Code
414021 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 78.00 (for 2024)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 78.00 (for 2025)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

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 12-month 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
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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This program allows progression to fast-track Masters. Visit Fast-track to Masters in STEM for more information.

Aim

The program is designed to provide an education and professional level qualification in the fields of quantity surveying, construction management, building technology, building structures, building surveying and housing studies.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) requires the completion of courses totalling 144 units. The program is structured to provide a common core with elective specialisations in the three areas: Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Building Surveying.

Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program, requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
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 Cost Planning	BUIL 2021	4.5
Construction Scheduling	BUIL 2007	4.5
Building Services	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 Environmental Science	CIVE 2008	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)
Engineering Honours Project A	ENGG 4009	4.5	Note(s): 2
Integrated Project	BUIL 4027	4.5	Note(s): 2
and two of the following three specialisation courses				Rule(s): 2
Quantity Surveying Specialisation:
Quantity Surveying Practice 2	BUIL 4021	4.5	Note(s): 2
Building Surveying Specialisation:
Asset Management and Building Pathology	CIVE 4033	4.5	Note(s): 2
Construction Management Specialisation:
Construction Business Management	BUIL 4012	4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Construction Management Honours Research Project	CIVE 4044	9	Note(s): 2
Industry Experience	BUIL 4037	0		Rule(s): 1,3
and two of the following three specialisation courses				Rule(s): 2
Quantity Surveying Specialisation:
Advanced Quantity Surveying	BUIL 4022	4.5	Note(s): 2
Building Surveying Specialisation:
Advanced Building Surveying	CIVE 4032	4.5	Note(s): 2
Construction Management Specialisation:
Advanced Construction Management	BUIL 4013	4.5	Note(s): 2

Rules & notes

Rules

1. This program requires students to complete the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) and accrue at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies prior to graduation. These hours can be gained through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and industry events. For more information please contact the UniSA STEM Industry Experience team at STEM.Placements@unisa.edu.au.

2. To qualify for professional accreditation and full recognition, students must complete two courses in the same area of specialisation in their final year.

3. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol into this course and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for this course.

Notes

1. The University elective is a course from any academic unit or program within the University of South Australia that is freely chosen by students, subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

2. This course contributes towards the honours grade for the program.

Professional accreditation and recognition

The program is recognised as meeting the educational requirements for corporate membership with AIBS for graduates who have completed the Building Surveying specialisation.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (UK) (RICS): The program is recognised as meeting the educational requirement for corporate membership with RICS for graduates who have completed the Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying specialisation.

This program is recognised as meeting the educational requirements for voting membership of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, for graduates who have completed the Quantity Surveying specialisation.

This program provides the educational requirements for corporate or full membership with the Australian Institute of Building. Eligibility also requires an applicant to demonstrate three years relevant experience.