Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

University of Newcastle

About Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

The skyline’s the limit.

Construction management graduates work in a whole range of leadership roles in the construction industry – including construction project management, contract management, quantity surveying, estimating, building surveying, building certification, facilities management, property development and WHS. They lead and coordinate physical building and infrastructure projects and can be site or office based.

Construction managers lead and coordinate the design and construction processes including liaising with clients and consultants (architects, engineers, planners et al) and selecting, hiring and supervising various trade contractors. They’re also responsible for managing many of the legal and financial aspects of the project.

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Hons) has a high level of professional recognition both in Australia and overseas. Our flexible delivery options make it easy for you to study by distance or work in the industry while completing your degree.

What you will study

Our courses directly reflect the needs of industry, across the full spectrum of construction management roles.  
Learn critical workplace skills in:

  • Building information modelling (BIM)
  • Building surveying
  • Communication
  • Construction procurement and tendering
  • Construction ecology
  • Construction technology
  • Contract administration
  • Economics
  • Environmentally sustainable development
  • Facilities management
  • Finance
  • Health and safety
  • Law
  • Management
  • Project Management

Collaborate with your peers on problem-solving assignments, whether you are studying your degree on-campus or online. You’ll demonstrate the knowledge you develop through applied project work rather than exams.

Broaden your skill base by undertaking elective courses from a wide range of industry relevant topics. You’ll also complete a total of 16 weeks relevant practical experience prior to commencing your final year (4th year) of study

Entry Requirements

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students.  Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.

English Program Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.0 with no subtest result below 6.0.

English Requirements

  • Min IELTS: 6

Career

Employment opportunities for construction managers are excellent. 97% of our construction management graduates secure a job within four months of graduating (QILT 2018). Our graduates work for major construction companies like LendLease, Brookfield Multiplex, Theiss, John Holland, Hansen Yunken, Leighton Contractors, Laing O’Rourke. The average starting salary for a construction manager is over $89,000.

The Australian construction industry is massive and continues to grow - over the past five years, employment in the NSW construction industry has increased by 11%. The industry employs more than 1 million people, accounting for around 9% of the country's total workforce and contributes about 7.8% of Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Take your pick from a range of job possibilities. As a University of Newcastle graduate you can oversee projects from behind the scenes, take on a specialist position, or you might prefer the satisfaction of on-site management and supervision. Typical roles include:

  • building surveyor/certifier
  • construction manager
  • estimator
  • facilities manager
  • project manager
  • property developer
  • quantity surveyor
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Course Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

Discipline

Architecture and Construction

Cricos

003693G

Duration

4 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$55,681 per year
University Summary

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