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    Queensland University of Technology

    AustraliaAustralia , Brisbane

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    080479J

    Campuses

    Gardens Point

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 34,800  / year
    Next Intake July-2024

    Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering)

    About

    Highlights

    • Become able to provide professional advice to the construction industry on the financial and legal aspects of new constructions and operation of existing buildings.
    • Learn to manage and administer construction costs and contracts, bills of quantities, tender appraisals, valuations, project audits, property taxation and life cycle cost advice.
    • Study building management, cost planning, building development and research, policy development , measurement and construction and legal issues.
    • Gain practical experience on field trips, site visits, lab based work, and industry placements.
    • Further your depth of knowledge and skills to apply throughout your career with an Honours degree.

    Why choose this course?

    QUT offers the only specialist quantity surveying and cost engineering degree in Australia. You will graduate job-ready with comprehensive industry knowledge.

    Quantity surveyors and cost engineers provide advice to the construction industry on the financial and legal aspects of new constructions, and operation of existing buildings. They are involved in the construction process from the feasibility stage to post-completion, and they manage and administer construction costs and contracts for a variety of levels and types of construction. Tasks may include preparing cost plans and estimates, bills of quantities, tender appraisals, valuations, project audits, property taxation and life cycle cost advice.

    Quantity surveyors and cost engineers work closely with other professionals including architects, financiers, project managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, solicitors and with all levels of government. 

    Studies are offered in building management, cost planning and cost control, building development techniques, building research, computer software applications, measurement of construction and legal issues. There are opportunities for field trips, site visits, and practical and laboratory-based work and the flexible structure of the course allows you to choose a second major or group of minor units to match your career aspirations and personal goals and maximise employment opportunities. 

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    ATAR/selection rank threshold 70.00 These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2022. Don't have a ATAR/selection rank? Find out other ways you can apply Course code UD01 QTAC code 412312: This course shares a QTAC code with Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management). You can use the same code to apply for either course. CRICOS code 080479J Delivery Gardens Point Delivery Gardens Point Duration 4 years full-time 8 years part-time Duration 4 years full-time Entry February and July Entry February and July Deferment You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

    Career

    Quantity surveying and cost engineering is a specialist discipline within the construction industry. To become a quantity surveyor and cost engineer, apply for the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management), QTAC code 412312. Your first year will provide you with important foundation units in construction. From second year, you'll begin specialising in quantity surveying and cost engineering, and graduate with the degree Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering). 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 34,800  / year

    How to Apply

    Depending on your level of English language proficiency, there are different programs you can study. There are no academic requirements.

    General English (5-45 week program)

    No proof of English proficiency required.

    English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

    You will need to meet the English language level required for your course. There are 6 EAP programs available depending on your level of English:

    • EAP 1 Extended
    • EAP 1 Standard
    • EAP 2 Extended
    • EAP 2 Standard
    • EAP 3 Extended
    • EAP 3 Standard

    IELTS Advanced

    You will need to meet the English language level required for our IELTS Advanced program.

    Program dates

    To see our upcoming start dates visit our Program dates.

    IELTS Test Centre

    If you are in Australia, you can complete an IELTS exam at our IELTS Test Centre.

    English entry test

    If you are in Australia, you can sit for our QUT College English entry test for entry into:

    • general English programs
    • English for Academic Purposes
    • foundation programs
    • diploma programs.

    There is no cost for these tests.

    Complete the entry test application form (PDF file, 282.8 KB) and submit it to QUT College by the closing date listed on the form.

    On the day of your test, register at QUT College reception and present your photo ID. You will be provided with test instructions at this time.

    Tuition fees

    Check your course information to see the tuition fees for your program.

    Your offer letter will let you know what the indicative fees are for a full-time study period.

    Tuition fees usually increase each year. Read the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB) before you accept your offer.

    Enrolment fee

    There is an enrolment fee of $175 when you accept your offer.

    Airport reception

    You can organise for us to pick you up at the airport when you arrive. The fee for this service is $110.

    Living costs

    While you are living and studying in Brisbane, you will have to pay for:

    • travel
    • accommodation
    • books
    • living costs

    Living in Brisbane

    We have services in place to help you settle in including accommodation services to help you find somewhere to live.

    Complete the application

    You can complete and submit the application via the QUT Application Portal

    Apply now

    Attach required documents

    Ensure that you upload all the required documents. This includes:

    • a photocopy of your passport
    • proof of English language proficiency, if required.

    What happens next?

    You will usually receive an outcome of your application within 1-2 weeks.

    If your application is successful, we'll send you:

    • an offer letter
    • instructions on how to pay your tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

    To accept your offer, you must:

    • check that all your information is correct
    • complete your online acceptance of offer form
    • pay your tuition fees, enrolment fee, and your health cover.

    Make sure you read and understand the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB).

    When we receive your acceptance, we'll send you an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). Check that all the information on the eCoE is correct. You will need your eCoE to apply for your visa.

    Student visa

    Use your CoE to organise your Australian student visa online through your closest overseas Australian embassy or consulate.

    You must nominate the overseas embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your visa on your acceptance of offer form. Choose the closest one to your city of residence to avoid delays in your visa processing.

    Visa assessment

    Your application for a visa will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Find more information about visa assessment processes via the Department of Home Affairs website.

    Other visas

    Students from some countries may be eligible to study our English programs on a working holiday or tourist visa. You must do your research and ensure that your visa is valid to study in Australia.

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