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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Bachelor of Construction Management

  • Bachelor

You will study core areas of construction including law, management and communication, materials and economics. These will give you an excellent understanding of the role of a construction professional.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
IBBE, 099378C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$35,300 per year / $105,900 total
ATAR
70

About this course

You will study core areas of construction including law, management and communication, materials and economics. These will give you an excellent understanding of the role of a construction professional.

You will also develop the knowledge you'll need to work in the low rise residential and light commercial sectors of the industry. As you continue, your studies will become more complex, covering areas such as construction, development, quantity surveying, contract administration, estimating, scheduling and cost planning.

UniSA is ranked as SA's number one university for graduate careers1 and student satisfaction2 in architecture and the built environment.

1 ComparED (QILT): Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-19 - Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.2 ComparED (QILT): Course Experience Questionnaire 2018-19 - Overall Satisfaction Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.

Study locations

City East

What you will learn

In this degree you will develop the knowledge and skills to work professionally in the low rise residential and light commercial sectors of the construction industry. Your studies will focus on construction law, management, communication, materials, economics and quantity surveying.

Our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.

Upon successful completion of this degree, you can enter directly into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Career pathways

Careers to consider:

  • construction manager: overseeing and allocating resources for construction projects; working with architects and engineers to check plans and blueprints; managing timetables; determining material and labour costs; liaising with and hiring subcontractors and workers
  • estimator: compiling cost estimates based on variables such as labour, materials and equipment; working out how much a project is likely to cost and creating budgets; analysing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers
  • construction planner: developing time plans on construction projects so the project is completed safely, on time and within budget; thinking critically; working with managers and engineers to discuss progress and address issues that arise; organising the stages of construction development

Explore a range of engineering and construction careers here.