Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The construction industry in Australia is booming. Construction managers lead and coordinate building and infrastructure projects. Working both on and off site, they schedule and coordinate the design and construction process as well as the budget and legal aspects of the project.
Construction management graduates work in a range of leadership roles in the industry. This includes project management, contract management, quantity surveying, estimating, building surveying, building certification, facilities management, property development and WHS. They manage physical building and infrastructure projects and can be site or office based.
This includes liaising with clients and consultants, and selecting, hiring and supervising various trade contractors. They’re also responsible for managing the legal and financial aspects of the project.
Areas of study
Building fire and safety compliance, building information modelling, building surveying, construction business strategy and finance, construction management, construction services, construction technology, contracts administration, economics, environmentally sustainable development, facilities management, infrastructure development, information and communication technology, health and safety, maintenance services and rehabilitation, project management, procurement and tendering, quantity surveying and estimating, risk management, research.
Broaden your skill base by undertaking elective courses from a wide range of industry relevant topics.
Career opportunities
Building surveyor/certifier, construction manager, contract administrator, estimator, facilities manager, project manager, property developer, quantity surveyor.
Our graduates work for major construction companies like LendLease, Brookfield Multiplex, Theiss, John Holland, Hansen Yunken, Leighton Contractors and Laing O’Rourke.
Professional recognition
This degree is fully endorsed by five professional bodies in Australia and internationally. It is accredited by: Australian Institute of Building, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building and Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
Practical experience
Construction Management students complete 16 weeks of professional practice. Through your work placement, you’ll build vital professional networks and put your learning into practice.
All University of Newcastle construction management students must complete a total of 16 weeks of industrial experience during their degree:
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Career-ready/Industry Placement - 4 weeks. Placement opportunities are provided by industry and then promoted to students directly. Students may also organise their own industry placement.
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Industrial Experience - 12 weeks. This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks.
Honours
All graduates will be awarded with Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) with graded honours awarded based on merit.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
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Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
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Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.