Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of International Studies

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This course information relates to students commencing a combined degree with the Bachelor of International Studies in 2022. Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

This course is designed for individuals aiming to excel in construction project management and adapt to international professional environments. Choose this course to gain a comprehensive skill set in managing construction processes, enhanced by a global perspective through the combined study of international studies.

What sets this course apart is its integration of cutting-edge digital technologies, such as building information modelling, with practical industry experience. You'll secure a minimum of 200 days of industry placement, often as paid cadetships, providing you with invaluable professional insights.

You will acquire expertise in project, construction, design, and business management, as well as quantity surveying and contract administration. The course also offers the flexibility to explore related fields through electives, enriching your professional and personal growth.

Learning is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on applying project management methodologies to real-world scenarios. You'll engage with industry professionals and gain practical experience, ensuring you're job-ready upon graduation.

Graduates can pursue diverse roles, including project and construction management, quantity surveying, and property development, across both private and public sectors. This course equips you to collaborate with various industry professionals and opens doors to a career that shapes the built environment.

The emphasis on the utilisation of digital technologies, such as building information modelling, ensures that students understand the leading-edge advances that are being implemented in the industry. All students are required to complete a minimum of 200 days' industry experience during the course, providing essential professional exposure. For the vast majority of students this entails paid employment in the industry with contractors and consultants (typically called cadetships). To broaden their personal and professional outlook, students can also choose electives or a sub-major in a range of disciplines outside construction project management, including business studies, environmental studies, international studies and Aboriginal studies.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions selection criteria for the Bachelor of Construction Project Management (C10214).

​The Faculty-based adjustment scheme awards ten (10) adjustment points to female applicants.

Applicants who have completed a TAFE Diploma in one the following areas receive five (5) adjustment points: Building/Planning/Architectural Technology/Design/Architectural Drafting/Civil Engineering/Project Management.

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building and for the Bachelor of International Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.