Bachelor of Construction ManagementApproved Abbreviation: BConstrMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 2607.10
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 049425D
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2018 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2017, please refer to: 2607.9 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2016, please refer to: 2607.8 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2015, please refer to: 2607.7 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2014, please refer to: 2607.6 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2013, please refer to: 2607.5 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2010 to 2012, please refer to: 2607.4 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2009, please refer to: 2607.3 - Bachelor of Construction Management
For Commencement Year 2007 to 2008, please refer to: 2607.2 - Bachelor of Construction Management
This course is aimed at providing the skills and abilities necessary to perform competently at a professional level in the building industry, in one or more of the following roles: Construction Managers, Project Managers, Building Supervisors, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Building Researchers.
Students will develop specialised skills in construction management. The Construction Management program is widely recognised for delivering the full suite of theoretical, practical, and hands-on experience in the area of construction management. Students will study four concentrated areas related to the delivery of construction projects. These are construction technology; construction economics; construction law; and construction resource management. Additionally, students will be required to undertake a total of 1,200 hours approved practical experience during the course.
There are a number of opportunities during the course for obtaining a cadetship in the building industry in areas including building surveying, construction economics, and construction management.
Study Mode
Four years full-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Advanced standing
Successful applicants for Advanced Standing may be required to travel to different Western Sydney University campuses to complete the elements of their course.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Construction Management is accredited with the Australian Institute of Building. Graduates are eligible for Probationer membership with advancement to member grades of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) after Assessment of Professional Competence.
Admission
Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics, Physics and English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include units in the recommended sequence below. Electives within the sequence may be used towards obtaining an approved sub-major for this award.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 300729 | Graphic Communication and Design |
| 300975 | Professional Competencies |
From Autumn 2019, students are advised to select the following equivalent unit, 301213 Construction Communication, which will replace 300975 Professional Competencies.
| 301213 | Construction Communication |
| 301061 | Construction Work Safety |
Spring session
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 300720 | Construction Technology 1 (Civil) |
From Autumn 2019, students are advised to select the following equivalent unit, 301208 Building Measurement, which will replace 200486 Quantity Surveying 1.
| 200472 | Material Science in Construction |
Spring session
| 300721 | Construction Technology 2 (Substructure) |
From Spring 2019, students are advised to select the following equivalent unit, 301207 Building Estimates and Tendering, which will replace 200468 Estimating 1.
| 301207 | Building Estimates and Tendering |
| 300885 | Building Regulations Studies |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
| 200502 | Construction Technology 3 (Concrete Construction) |
| 301105 | Negotiation in the Built Environment |
Spring session
| 200470 | Construction Technology 4 (Steel Construction) |
| 300886 | Construction in Practice 1 |
Non-Honours Stream
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
| 300536 | Major Project in Construction |
And one elective
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
And two electives
Honours Stream
Year 4
1H session
| 301160 | Construction Management Honours Thesis |
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
And one elective
2H session
| 301160 | Construction Management Honours Thesis |
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
And one elective
Majors
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an approved Major (80 credit points).
Sub-major in Construction Economics
To graduate with a sub-major in Construction Economics students must successfully complete four of the following six specialist units.
Choose four of
| 200503 | Construction Information Systems |
| 301158 | Modern Construction Enterprises |
| 301159 | Modern Construction Projects |
| 300748 | Quality and Value Management |
Industrial Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Construction Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of construction management related employment prior to undertaking their final year of study.
To facilitate the recording of such experience it will be necessary to enrol in 300724 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Course Coordinator.
Optional Electives
| 301158 | Modern Construction Enterprises |
| 301159 | Modern Construction Projects |
The following unit is an optional elective unit offered to students who are engaged in a School approved project. This unit can be taken during the third year of this course, however, permission is required to enrol in the unit.
| 301089 | Special Technical Project |
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Examples of sub majors that students could complete
| SM1093 | Geography and Urban Studies |
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major
Indigenous Economics Sub-major
Business Sustainability Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
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