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Be prepared for a career as a world-class construction manager, project manager, building supervisor, estimator, quantity surveyor or building researcher. This degree offers a solid mix of theory in four concentrated areas, as well as hands-on experience through practical work and opportunities for cadetships.
Study options
FULL TIME
4 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2019)
Construction Management at Western
Western’s Bachelor of Construction Management prepares you for an unlimited career in the building industry. Along with the full suite of theory and practical knowledge of construction and project management, you’ll gain a strong understanding of building and quantity supervision, estimating, building research, and practical experimentation in building technology. You will also explore the subjects of acoustics, building heat-flow, corrosion of materials, concrete testing and more.
The course gives you 1,200 practical hours of construction management experience, as well as a number of opportunities to obtain an industry cadetship in building surveying, construction economics and construction management.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Construction Management is accredited with the Australian Institute of Building. Our graduates are eligible for Probationer membership with advancement to member grades of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) after assessment of professional competence.
Course structure
The course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on units selected. View available units in our handbook. We have developed a student contribution fee calculator to help you work out what your contribution amount is per unit.
Student contribution calculator [XLS, 133 KB]
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $31,440*
Delivery: On campus
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
Your career
Graduates of this course can look forward to career opportunities as a:
- Site manager
- Estimator
- Facilities manager
- Building economist
- Consultant
- Design and construction manager
Your career
Project Manager
As a project manager you will be accountable for the success of a project. You will develop the strategy and plans, and keep everyone focused on bringing in the project on time and on budget.
Construction Manager
Construction Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the construction of civil engineering projects, buildings and dwellings, building and construction.
Surveyor
Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, marine floors and underground works.
Contract Administrator
Contract Administrators plan and undertake the administration of contracts, organisational programs, special projects and support services.
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Find your unlimited
A double-degree gives you the ultimate edge. Be at the forefront of your field. Achieve your unlimited potential.
1,200 hours of practical experience
Graduate your Construction Management degree with 1,200 hours of real-world experience.
Other study options
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.
