Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

    Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,683 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

    About

    The modern construction industry is booming. It requires adaptable leaders who can navigate complex construction techniques and manage budgets and teams – especially for large-scale projects. That’s where you come in.

    With our Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), you’ll become a driving force in this dynamic sector, overseeing projects from inception to completion. You’ll ensure projects stay on-time and on-budget, meeting both finance and quality benchmarks.

    Adelaide University’s program is forward-thinking and shaped by industry insights. It has a focus on digital technology and sustainability, aligning it with current trends and industry requirements. With 150 hours of work placements built into the degree, you’ll gain real-world skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

    Develop a comprehensive insight into the entire project lifecycle. Explore modern construction materials and project management techniques. Gain an understanding of local building codes and building regulations. With your technical and practical skills, you’ll be ready for a wide range of management roles in large-scale commercial, infrastructure and residential projects.

    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 at undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    This degree leads to a variety of careers in construction management, quantity surveying and building surveying. You might manage a construction team, working with architects and engineers to bring designs to life. You may become a building surveyor, ensuring new builds are energy efficient and safe. Or you might focus on building costs as an estimator, calculating and monitoring spends including labour, materials and equipment.

    Other roles may include:

    • Construction manager
    • Quantity surveyor
    • Construction planner
    • Site manager
    • Building surveyor
    • Contract administrator.

    Industry trends

    The construction industry is a complex, innovative and highly organised commercial sector involving large capital investments. It is increasingly shaped by technological and environmental considerations such as sustainable and smart building practices. Globally, there is a high demand for graduates with skills in these areas, coupled with an understanding of modern building and construction management practices.

    Construction is a sector with great employment prospects. Employment across the construction industry has increased nationwide by almost 10% over the past five years and is expected to have an annual growth rate of 5.8% over the next five (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024). To improve housing supply nationally, the Australian Government has set a target of 1.2 million homes built by 2029. Meanwhile, there is a national shortage of project managers, estimators and quantity surveyors in every Australian state and territory (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024). Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) provides the necessary skills to become a future leader in this evolving industry.

    Accreditation

    Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing in 2026.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,683 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide