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Start date
January
March
June
September

Campus
Online

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
Online

Program Code
XBBE

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 27,100 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]
  • IELTS speaking [6.0]
  • IELTS listening [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa

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 requires the completion of courses totalling 108 units. 

Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.

From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning CURR 3021 4.5 Note(s): 2
OR
Elective 4.5
UO Introduction to Construction Management BUIL 1027 4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Construction Communication BUIL 1025 4.5
UO Construction 1 CIVE 1005 4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Construction Materials CIVE 1006 4.5
UO Introduction to Construction Business Management BUIL 1026 4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Structures 1 CIVE 1007 4.5
UO Introduction to Contract Administration BUIL 2029 4.5
YEAR 2
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Construction Scheduling BUIL 2028 4.5
UO Construction 2 CIVE 2014 4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Quantity Surveying Practice 1 BUIL 1028 4.5
UO Contract Administration BUIL 3024 4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Structures 2 CIVE 2016 4.5
UO Building Estimating BUIL 1024 4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Building Services CIVE 2013 4.5
UO Construction Cost Planning BUIL 2027 4.5
THIRD YEAR
Term 1 (Study Period 1)
UO Development Regulation BUIL 4030 4.5
UO Construction 3 CIVE 3016 4.5
Term 2 (Study Period 3)
UO Construction Environmental Science CIVE 2015 4.5
UO Project Appraisal BUIL 3025 4.5
Term 3 (Study Period 4)
UO Construction Operations and Safety BUIL 3023 4.5
UO Fire Technology BUIL 4031 4.5
Term 4 (Study Period 6)
UO Building Surveying CIVE 3015 4.5
UO Advanced Contract Administration BUIL 3022 4.5

Professional accreditation and recognition

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

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