Bachelor of Construction Management
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    Bachelor of Construction Management

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 20,138 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJune 5, 2026

    Bachelor of Construction Management

    About

    Develop strong technical skills and a well-rounded understanding of the entire project life cycle in our 100% online Bachelor of Construction Management.

    Learn how to draft and interpret drawings and plans, read and analyse schematics and handle contract compliance issues. Develop technical specifications and understand the different stages and processes involved in bring a project to life. You’ll also gain insight into each person’s roles and responsibilities on a construction site.

    Acquire specialised and highly sought after digital skills to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools such as Autodesk Revit. You will learn the same software used by professionals in the industry, allowing you to hit the ground running when you graduate.

    Our degree has been designed in collaboration with industry professionals – ensuring you graduate with learning that is up-to-date and in demand by employers.

    Benefit from 100% online course delivery and fit studies around your lifestyle with an Adelaide University online degree.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Career outcomes

    With strong employment opportunities and continued growth in the field, our Bachelor of Construction Management is a great starting point for entering the building and construction industry. 

    As a professional in this field, you’ll work on a range of buildings including residential houses, apartment complexes, shopping centres, public buildings, hospitals and schools. You might also work on heavy industrial or civil construction sights.  

    You might be in the heart of the action, overseeing projects from start to finish. You might challenge yourself by handling project costs and acquisition of materials. Perhaps you’ll take your passion for sustainability into eco-friendly designs and achieving green building certifications.  

    Our degree will lead you into careers as a: 

    • Construction manager 
    • Project manager 
    • Construction supervisor 
    • Estimator 
    • Construction planner 
    • Quantity surveyor 
    • Building surveyor. 

    Industry trends 

    The dynamic nature of the construction industry in Australia means there is a strong focus on technological innovation, sustainability and adapting to economic and workforce challenges.  

    Over the last four years, professionals in the construction industry have grown by over 200,000 (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024). This significant growth is fuelled by industry demand to fulfil housing shortages, manage population growth and targeting net zero. It is estimated Australia will need approximately 90,000 new construction workers to meet government housing targets in the coming years (Hays, 2024). Graduate well-equipped to tackle industry needs and get a head start in your career.  

    Accreditation

    This program is recognised as meeting the educational requirements for voting membership of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, for graduates who have completed the Quantity Surveying specialisation.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    20,138 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Construction Management

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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