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  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

  • Bachelor

Prepare for a professional career in building and construction with this management-oriented course, covering technologies, planning, law, and financial management. Includes 80 days of work experience and opportunities for site visits and international study trips.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
B-CONM, 010548C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
Domestic Fees
$10,300 per year
International Fees
$38,150 per year / $152,600 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Overview

Construction managers work across a range of interrelated disciplines on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

This is a management-oriented degree taught by dedicated professionals with construction-related qualifications and experience, and designed in collaboration with Curtin's industry partners - including the Australian Institute of Building, Master Builders Western Australia, Broad Construction and Laing O'Rourke.

This major will prepare you for career roles in the building and infrastructure construction industries. Your learning will encompass:

  • construction technologies
  • quantity measurement
  • project planning and management
  • strategy and financial management
  • contract administration
  • construction law
  • cost estimating, planning and management
  • communication skills.

You'll complete projects and assignments related to the construction industry.

During your studies, you'll have the opportunity to visit construction sites in Perth and participate in international study trips. You'll also undertake 80 days of work experience before graduating.

In your fourth year you may complete a supervised research project in the honours stream.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Mathematics Application ATAR or Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • UniReady

If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

  • Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

  • Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

STAT elements considered are Written English (WE) and Multiple Choice (MC), or Portfolio entry is available for this course

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply key concepts of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, apply Construction Management and Quantity Surveying knowledge and extend this application through discipline based research
  • think creatively and innovatively in a building construction context to generate solutions to complex construction problems
  • access information from a range of sources using appropriate technologies and use decision making and problem solving knowledge to generate appropriate outcomes
  • communicate appropriately to a broad array of construction stakeholders and the wider community audience
  • recognise and apply the appropriate technologies to building construction processes and society
  • develop and manage learning strategies to advance themselves in a building construction leaning community
  • understanding the international perspective of construction management and quantity surveying and apply international practices
  • appreciate the cultural diversity of the wider community as it impacts on building construction, recognise indigenous rights with the regard to building construction
  • manage construction processes in an effective, ethical and professional way, recognise and apply environmentally responsible practices in a construction context

Career pathways

What jobs can the Construction Management course lead to?

Careers

  • Construction manager
  • Contract administrator
  • Project manager
  • Building technician
  • Property developer
  • Building surveyor
  • Building contractor
  • Estimator
  • Quantity surveyor

Industries

  • Building and construction
  • Local government
  • Infrastructure
  • Mining and energy

Course structure

Course outline
  • ATAR
    The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
    Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Qualification
    Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)
  • Duration
    The course is four years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. July Intake is suitable for those students wishing to study this course part-time, or have sufficient credit for recognised learning.
    4 years full-time
  • Credit
    A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
    800
  • CRICOS
    The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
    010548C
  • Location
    The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered.
    Curtin Perth, Curtin University Malaysia

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth
  • Curtin University Malaysia

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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