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Be prepared for a great career in building design management with a course that provides a mix of theory and hands-on experience.
Note: You will be required to travel between campuses to complete this degree.
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This course gives you practical skills in building design along with an understanding of buildability issues, accurate cost forecasting, risk management and sustainable project delivery.
Conduct simulations of real-life building projects, learn how to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary project team and find out how to get the best outcomes no matter how complex the project.
When you successfully complete the 12-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Building Design Management at Western Sydney University.
To apply, all you need is an ATAR of 55+ and the determination to work hard. Once you’re here, our mission is to make sure you have the supportive learning environment and flexibility to transform your life. That includes smaller class sizes with greater access to one-on-one teaching and support.
At The College, we’re dedicated to your success. We know that if you’re given a supportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor courses. Your success starts here.
Course structure
The course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
This course is available to domestic students only. International students should see the following course:
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on units selected.
For further information, consult: Student Contribution Bands
Delivery: On campus
Fees: Varies depending on units selected.
For further information, consult: International Course Fees
Delivery: On campus
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Domestic Students
International Students
Your career
This program may open the door to a career as a:
- Project Manager
- Building designer
- Architect (with further study)
- Construction manager
- Design and Construction Manager
Your career

Building Designer
Building Designers plan and design areas for projects such as open space networks, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for all building types.

Construction Manager
Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings.

Architect (with further study)
Architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings.
College Pathways in Building Design Management
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.