Bachelor of Building Design ManagementApproved Abbreviation: BBldgDesMgt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3727.1
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 088711G
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 for this course is 2016 or later.
Over four years, this course develops the skills necessary for a role in the integrated design and delivery of building projects. Students develop skills in building design along with an understanding of ‘buildability’ issues, accurate cost forecasting, risk management and sustainable project delivery. The ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary project team and to negotiate favourable outcomes in complex project environments is fostered through simulations of real-life building projects. Students will acquire a comprehensive overview of construction project delivery. All aspects of building design are included: commencing with an initial design concept; extending to design brief formation; project documentation; quality control management during the building process; and finally leading to project handover. Students will be required to undertake approved practical experience during the course. This experience will support and complement their formal study.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time. (Please note the mid-year intake is only available at Parramatta-Victoria Road)
Course Advice
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.
Admission
Assumed knowledge: HSC English and Mathematics/Science.
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 Western Sydney University via the International Office.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).
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
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Start year Intake (Parramatta-Victoria Road and Penrith campuses)
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 |
| 301062 | Environmental Building Design |
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.
And one elective
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 |
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
| 200502 | Construction Technology 3 (Concrete Construction) |
| 301086 | Design Brief Formulation |
And one elective
Spring session
| 200470 | Construction Technology 4 (Steel Construction) |
| 300886 | Construction in Practice 1 |
And one elective
Non-honours Stream
Year 4
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
| 301099 | Building Design Project 1 |
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
| 301100 | Building Design Project 2 |
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated Guidelines for the admission criteria.
Policies Website
Year 4 (Honours stream)
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
| 301101 | Building Design Project 1 (Honours) |
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
| 301102 | Building Design Project 2 (Honours) |
Industry Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Building Design Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of industry related employment prior to graduation.
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 Academic Course Advisor.
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 |
Mid-year Intake (Parramatta-Victoria Road campus only)
Full-time
Year 1
Spring session
| 301213 | Construction Communication |
| 200101 | Accounting Information for Managers |
Autumn session
| 300729 | Graphic Communication and Design |
| 301061 | Construction Work Safety |
| 300720 | Construction Technology 1 (Civil) |
Year 2
Spring session
| 301062 | Environmental Building Design |
| 300721 | Construction Technology 2 (Substructure) |
And one elective
Autumn session
| 200502 | Construction Technology 3 (Concrete Construction) |
| 301086 | Design Brief Formulation |
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
| 200470 | Construction Technology 4 (Steel Construction) |
| 300886 | Construction in Practice 1 |
| 301207 | Building Estimates and Tendering |
Autumn session
| 200471 | Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) |
And one elective
Non-honours Stream
Year 4
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
| 301099 | Building Design Project 1 |
Autumn session
| 301100 | Building Design Project 2 |
And one elective
Honours Stream
An Honours stream is offered - see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and associated Guidelines for the admission criteria.
Policies Website
Year 4 (Honours stream)
Spring session
| 300725 | Construction Technology 6 (Services) |
| 200484 | Construction in Practice 3 |
| 301101 | Building Design Project 1 (Honours) |
Autumn session
| 301102 | Building Design Project 2 (Honours) |
And one elective
Industry Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Building Design Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of industry related employment prior to graduation.
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 Academic Course Advisor.
Optional Electives
| 301159 | Modern Construction Projects |
| 301158 | Modern Construction Enterprises |
| 301089 | Special Technical Project |
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-majorElective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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