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Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (357JA.2)
Please note these are the 2021 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
361124 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Design and the Built Environment |
091986K | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Take your career to new heights
If you’re keen to become an accomplished professional in the building industry, the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management can equip you with the necessary skills to become a confident leader. Learn management and supervision techniques while developing detailed knowledge of building processes and materials. This expertise, together with real-world negotiation, presentation and communication skills, will prepare you for a successful career in building and construction management.
In your final year you can choose either an honours or professional focus path:
- Honours: If you’re a high performing student (with a minimum grade point average for 5.0), you can choose to undertake an honours project instead of electives in the final two semesters of the course. You must have your course convener’s approval for entry into this stream. This aspect of your degree will see you develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, critical thinking and further learning corresponding to AQF Level 8 qualifications.
- Professional: If you select the professional stream, you can choose to complete a minor in areas including quantity surveying, architecture or small business management. This stream will provide you with the broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work corresponding to AQF Level 7.
Study our Bachelor of Building and Construction Management at UC and you will:
- Possess and apply broad and coherent theoretical knowledge and concepts of current construction practices, building and construction economics, and legal frameworks, to be managers within the building and construction industry
- Recognise and apply the use of appropriate building and construction technologies and processes to solve simple and complex industry issues
- Communicate as a professional to all stakeholders in the building and construction industry, with the ability to work independently or as part of a project team, for the successful conclusion of industry projects
- Demonstrate ethical, social and environmental responsibility in addressing real world industry issues and imperatives, in global and local contexts, with sensitivity to indigenous rights in the construction industry
- Demonstrate and apply creative, innovative and critical thinking, with a commitment to lifelong learning, to solve problems and generate solutions to complex construction issues.
In addition to the above, graduates completing Honours will:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts of building and construction management and apply these with initiative and judgement in their professional practice as managers of the building and construction industry
- With responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills to identify and complete a research project generating solutions to complex construction issues
- Communicate solutions and research outcomes with clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
Work-integrated learning
Throughout this course you will complete up to 40 days of work placement as part of your degree. You will be required to complete a minimum of 20 days as part of your FAD work placement unit, Industry & Community Engagement (Internships), and complete a further indicative 20 days as part of your structured course work. You will begin your readiness for work placement with the completion of your professional certificates for site readiness, included into introductory units on professional and ethical behaviours in the built environment sector during your first year in Introduction to Built Environment Management and Building and Construction Studies 1.
Career opportunities
- Builder
- Developer
- Construction manager
- Project estimator
- Construction project manager
- Site manager
Course specific information
This degree is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and meets the qualification requirements to obtain a Class 'A' (unlimited) Builders Licence in the ACT. You will also have the option of potential double majors in accounting and sustainability and pathways into quantity surveying. An Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) accreditation requires you to complete certain UC subjects.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Building and Construction Management has provisional accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
All students are required to complete their White Card training prior to the commencement of their first work placement.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (357JA) | 96 credit points
Introduction to Media Production (8121) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Digital Media Literacy (9022) | 3 credit points — Level 1
- 1. If one of the units in this list is already a required unit within the typical course structure, it cannot be counted as an Arts Foundation Unit.
- 2. This list includes units from both Semesters 1 and 2 so you will need to check unit availability.
- 3. Pre Curriculum Renewal 2019 Units are not offered at UC BRUCE from Semester 1, 2019. Students who commenced prior to 2019 can have these units counted towards course completion.
- 4. Units 9494 AND 9498 are no longer apart of this course from Semester 2, 2016. Students who commenced prior to 2017 can have these units counted towards course completion.
Arts and Design Honours Project (10143) | 6 credit points — Level H
- For unit selection in 2019 and onwards, please seek course advice from FAD.student@canberra.edu.au
- Recommended Elective Units: 577 Mathematical Methods and 11015 Heritage Conservation.
- Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Faculty of Arts and Design Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Two Restricted Choice Units
11017 Professional Practice 1: WIL OR 11018 Professional Practice 2: WIL
Year 1
Semester 1
Faculty of Arts and Design Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
Arts and Design Honours Project (10143)
11017 Professional Practice 1: WIL OR 11018 Professional Practice 2: WIL
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Winter Term
Faculty of Arts and Design Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Units
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 1. Possess and apply broad and coherent theoretical knowledge and concepts of current construction practices, building and construction economics, and legal frameworks, to be managers within the building and construction industry. | UC Graduates are Professional: - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC Graduates are Global Citizens: - think globally about issues in their profession. UC Graduates are Lifelong Learners: - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
| 2. Recognise and apply the use of appropriate building and construction technologies and processes to solve simple and complex industry issues; | UC graduates are professional: - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC graduates are global citizens: - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 3. Communicate as a professional to all stakeholders in the building and construction industry, with the ability to work independently or as part of a project team, for the successful conclusion of industry projects. | UC graduates are professional: - communicate effectively; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 4. Demonstrate ethical, social and environmental responsibility in addressing real world industry issues and imperatives, in global and local contexts, with sensitivity to indigenous rights in the construction industry. | UC graduates are professional: - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
| 5. Demonstrate and apply creative, innovative and critical thinking, with a commitment to lifelong learning, to solve problems and generate solutions to complex construction issues. | UC graduates are professional: - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: - think globally about issues in their profession; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures. UC graduates are lifelong learners: - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| In addition to the above, graduates completing Honours will: 6. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts of building and construction management and apply these with initiative and judgement in their professional practice as managers of the building and construction industry. |
UC graduates are professional: - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; - communicate effectively; - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict. - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: - think globally about issues in their profession; - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 7. With responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, demonstrate the cognitive and technical skills to identify and complete a research project generating solutions to complex construction issues. | UC graduates are professional: - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; - display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: - think globally about issues in their profession; - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; - be self-aware; - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; - evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 8. Communicate solutions and research outcomes with clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences. | UC graduates are professional: - communicate effectively; - take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: - be self-aware. |
Placements requirements
Students complete up to 40 days of work placement as part of their degree. Students will complete a minimum of 20 days as part of the FAD work placement unit Industry & Community Engagement (Internships), and complete a further indicative 20 days as part of their structured course work. Students will begin their readiness for work placement with the completion of their professional certificates for site readiness, included into introductory units on professional and ethical behaviours in the built environment sector during their first year in Introduction to Built Environment Management and Building and Construction Studies 1.
Majors
- Major in Building and Construction Management (Restricted) (MJ0296)
- Major in Construction Administration (MJ0297)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Building and Construction Management | B BldgConstrMgt |
| Bachelor of Building and Construction Management (Honours) | B BldgConstrMgt (Hons) |
Honours
In order to graduate with honours, students must:
- Attain a GPA of at least 5.0 in the second and third year units of the degree to enter the Honours program and then maintain a GPA of at least 5 across all fourth year units undertaken in the Bachelor of Building and Construction Management whilst completing the Honours program; and
- Achieve an Honours GPA, as determined in accordance with UC policy, of at least 5. The Honours GPA is calculated by adding the grade point average of all Bachelor of Building and Construction Management Honours units undertaken.
Building and Construction management degrees with honours are awarded in the following classes depending on the Honours GPA obtained and the standard of the Honours Paper.
- First Class: both an Honours GPA of at least 6 and a mark of at least 85% for the honours thesis;
- Second Class - Division I: both an Honours GPA of at least 5.5 and a mark of at least 75% for the honours thesis;
- Second Class - Division II: both an Honours GPA of at least 5 and a mark of at least 65% for the honours thesis.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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