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Bachelor of Construction Management

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IBBE

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 39,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

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
099378C

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
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 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

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

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	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	320
German Abitur	3.5
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	31
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	80
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	67
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1110
India (best 4) State Board	75
India (best 4) Central Board	65
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.51

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Aim

The program is designed to provide an education and career opportunities in construction contracting, particularly in the low rise residential and light commercial sectors of the industry.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Construction Management requires the completion of courses totalling 108 units.

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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 Scheduling	BUIL 2007	4.5
Building Services	CIVE 2007	4.5
Construction Cost Planning	BUIL 2021	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

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students' intending to complete the 4 year Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (IHCN) program are required 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. It is recommended that students start to accrue their PPP hours during their studies within the IBBE program. For more information please contact the UniSA STEM Industry Experience team at STEM.Placements@unisa.edu.au.

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.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program meets the AIBS education requirements for a Level 2 Building Surveyor.

This program is recognised as meeting the educational requirements for Level 2 Building Surveyor accreditation with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).