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Develop a career in the construction industry focusing on all types of buildings.
- Learn modern construction and project management techniques and gain a holistic understanding of the entire project lifecycle.
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Go on to pursue your career goals in construction project management, quantity surveying, or building surveying.
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Study a degree developed in consultation with industry accrediting bodies such as:
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Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
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Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
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Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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Learn from experienced academics with strong industry connections.
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Study a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).

Bachelor of Construction Management
About
As a construction professional, you'll use your technical and practical knowledge to analyse problems concisely, meet administrative requirements, and understand the ideas and skills of allied disciplines.
Your studies will begin with introductory courses to give you a solid grounding in important areas including:
- construction management and materials
- economics and law for construction professionals.
You'll then move into intermediate and advanced studies, developing your technical, analytical and practical skills in areas such as:
- scheduling and estimating
- contract administration
- building and quantity surveying
- sustainable construction and construction environmental science.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
General Secondary Education Certificate
English Requirements
- PTEMin 50
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 60
Career
Construction professionals are commonly employed by large construction firms and smaller building subcontractors – they can work on a range of buildings including residential houses, apartment complexes, offices, shopping centres, public buildings, hospitals and schools. There are also opportunities to work on heavy industrial or civil construction sites, road, tunnel and shaft excavations, demolition sites, and local government works.
A UniSA Online Construction Management degree can help you pursue the following careers:
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Construction manager: oversee and allocate resources for construction projects; work with architects and engineers to check plans and blueprints; manage timetables; determine material and labour costs, and liaise with and hire subcontractors and workers.
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Project manager: coordinate and plan projects from beginning to end; prepare budgets and cost estimates; create schedules; respond to issues and delays; collaborate with architects and engineers; communicate with clients about progress; and ensure safety regulations and codes are met.
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Construction supervisor: oversee all construction activities that take place on a worksite, and supervise contractors and staff while maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to, and enforcing safety codes.
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Estimator: compile cost estimates based on variables such as labour, materials and equipment; work out project costs and create budgets, and analyse different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers.
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Construction planner: develop plans on construction projects so the project is completed safely, on time and within budget; work with managers and engineers to discuss progress and address issues that arise, and organise the stages of construction development.
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Quantity surveyor: manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final figures; seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, and achieve required standards and quality.
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Building surveyor: ensure buildings are safe to occupy, energy efficient, accessible and meet all legal requirements as a statutory responsibility; assess, certify and inspect building works; work in design, fire safety, energy efficiency and access solutions; and support the legal process as educators and expert witnesses.
Learn more about your career in Construction Management >
Fee Information
How to Apply
Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.
The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.
Find the best program for you
Start your search and discover the possibilities
Check entry requirements
Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.
- English language requirements
- Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
- Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds
Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.
See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent
Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.
You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).
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Apply using our online International Application System
Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:
- A quick and easy to use online application form
- Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
- Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system
Accept your offer
Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.
Important information
There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

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