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Bachelor of Building Design Management

Approved Abbreviation: BBldgDesMgt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 3727.3

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 088711G

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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 2021 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 2020, please refer to: 3727.2 Bachelor of Building Design Management

For commencement year 2016, please refer to: 3727.1 Bachelor of Building Design Management

Over four years, this course develops the skills necessary for a role in the integrated design and delivery of building projects. All aspects of building design are included: from initial design concept, extending to design brief formation, project documentation, quality control management during the building process and project handover. Students will develop an understanding of ‘buildability’ issues, accurate cost forecasting, risk management and sustainable project delivery. Students will also develop skills needed to work in a multi-disciplinary project team and negotiate favourable outcomes in complex project environments through simulations of real-life building projects and approved practical experiences.

There is an embedded honours stream in this course in the 4th year. Students are invited to enrol into the honours stream after consideration of certain criteria - such as GPA and overall marks in the first three years - with the opportunity to graduate with honours listed on their testamur.

Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Building Design Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent requirements

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 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

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

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

301226

Residential Building

301228

Drawing and CAD

301213

Construction Communication

301061

Construction Work Safety

Spring session

301227

Non-Residential Building

301224

Contract Administration

301219

Building Science

301062

Environmental Building Design

Year 2

Autumn session

301220

Civil and Substructure

300723

Development Control

And two electives or Major units

Spring session

200101

Accounting Information for Managers

301085

Built Heritage

And two electives or Major units

Year 3

Autumn session

301221

Building Superstructure

301086

Design Brief Formulation

And two electives or Major units

Spring session

200292

Building Law

301087

Building Design Process

And two electives or Major units

Year 4

Autumn session

301231

Residential Building Project

301159

Modern Construction Projects

Choose one of the following 20 credit point units

301099

Building Design Project 1

301101

Building Design Project 1 (Honours)

Spring session

301232

Complex Building Project

301158

Modern Construction Enterprises

Choose one of the following 20 credit point units

301100

Building Design Project 2

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.

300724

Industry Based Learning

Majors

M3127

Architecture

Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for majors and sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Major

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 major or sub-major via MySR.

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