Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IBCN

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
006708D

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.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have one of the following qualifications:

completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
completed a three year bachelor degree program in a related discipline, at a recognised higher education institution;
completed a recognised Advanced Diploma from TAFE;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
qualified for Special Entry and obtain a competitive score.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	75
Eynesbury FSP	370
Malaysia UEC	26
Norway GPA	3.9
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	9
German Abitur	2.3
India (best 4)	70
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	9
Sweden GPA	16
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	9
USA SAT (2400)	1745
Vietnam	8.5
Australia	80
IB (best 6)	29
Nepal HSEB	70
HKDSE	19

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To apply for the next intake, please see the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN).

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 and Economics requires the completion of courses totalling 144 units. The program is structured to provide a common core with options in the three areas of Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Building Surveying.

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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)
Quantity Surveying 1	BUIL 1018	9
Construction 1	CIVE 1001	4.5
Construction Management 1N	BUIL 1007	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Construction Science 1	CIVE 1003	4.5
Sustainable Built Environments	HUMS 1029	4.5
Structures 1	CIVE 1002	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 7
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Construction Management 2N	BUIL 2007	4.5
Contract Administration 1	BUIL 2019	4.5
Construction 2N	CIVE 2002	4.5
Building Surveying Science 1	CIVE 2007	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Building Estimating 1N	BUIL 2018	4.5
Quantity Surveying 2R	BUIL 2021	4.5
Structures 2	CIVE 2004	4.5
Construction Science 2N	CIVE 2008	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Construction and Fire Engineering 1N	CIVE 4009	4.5
Development Economics N	BUIL 3011	4.5
Building Surveying Science 2	CIVE 3012	4.5
Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 7
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Contract Administration 2	BUIL 3010	4.5
Civil and Commercial Construction Analysis	BUIL 3019	4.5
Construction and Fire Engineering 2N	CIVE 4010	4.5
Development Law	JUST 4002	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Building Research Project 1	BUIL 4023	4.5	Note(s): 6
OR
Building Research Project 1 (Honours)	BUIL 4001	4.5	Note(s): 6
Integrated Project	BUIL 4027	4.5
and any two of the following three courses
Quantity Surveying 3R	BUIL 4021	4.5
Construction Management 3	BUIL 4012	4.5
Building Surveying Science 3	CIVE 4032	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Building Research Project 2	BUIL 4024	4.5	Note(s): 6
OR
Building Research Project 2 (Honours)	BUIL 4002	4.5	Note(s): 6
Industry Based Learning	BUIL 4026	4.5
and any two of the following three courses
Quantity Surveying 4R	BUIL 4022	4.5
Construction Management 4	BUIL 4013	4.5
Building Surveying Science 4	CIVE 4033	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Credit is granted for approved studies completed in an educational institution or for approved work undertaken or performed in a particular area relevant to the course and within a period which may be specified for that course. Maximum credit allowed is three quarters of the total points for the course.

2. Students are required to gain a minimum of 100 days of relevant industrial experience during the program. This will be assessed in the course Industry Based Learning. Students are encouraged to seek advice from the Program Director.

3. Students who have a credit level or better average prior to entry to the final year of the program may take the Honours stream of final year in accordance with University Policy.

4. To qualify for professional accreditation students must complete both courses in the same area of specialisation in their final year.

5. The schedule contains a statement of the hours of formal attendance for the Building Research Project or Building Research Project (Hons). A total student effort of 300 hours is required over the year.

6. The Building Research Project is a year-long research project made up of two courses - Building Research Project 1 (BUIL 4023) and Building Research Project 2 (BUIL 4024) or Building Research Project 1 (Hons) (BUIL 4001) and Building Research Project 2 (Hons) (BUIL 4002). Students enrol in these courses over two study periods - Study Period 2 and Study Period 5. Students who commence their research project should enrol in Building Research Project 1 or Building Research Project 1(Honours), regardless of whether they commence in February (SP2) or July (SP 5). The Building Research Project 1 and Building Research Project 1(Hons) are prerequisites for the courses Building Research Project 2 and Building Research Project 2(Hons) respectively. Please consult your Course Coordinator or your Program Director if in doubt.

7. This program includes elective courses. A list of elective courses is available from the UniSA website via http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs. The selection will be subject to availability and satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements.