Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Course summary for international students

Year	2026 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Online	No
Length	4 years full-time 3 years full-time Accelerated (studying in Trimester 3) - Waterfront campus only
Fee paying annual fee - commencing 2026	$43,000 for 1 yr full-time AUD
Level	Undergraduate
CRICOS code	080117B Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
VTAC codes	1400415573 - Waterfront (Geelong), International full-fee paying place 1400515573 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place
Deakin course code	S346
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8
Students enrolled at Burwood should note the following as units are being phased in: The first year units will be available at Burwood from 2026, second year units will be available from 2027, third year units from 2028 and fourth year units from 2029. Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) Students commencing at Burwood with RPL may need to study part-time as second year units will not be available at Burwood until 2027. Students will need to be assessed on a case by case basis.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Develop an in-depth understanding of the business of construction, from economics and law to technology. Deakin’s Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) equips you with market-ready skills for construction management, quantity surveying and property development. Work confidently across projects large and small, and with a strong focus on practical learning, you will develop the initiative and ability to hit the ground running.

Undertaking industry placements will help you kickstart your professional experience while building professional networks, technical knowledge and skills. You will also collaborate with Deakin’s architecture students to gain a sound understanding across both disciplines. This experience prepares you for the real world and ensures you graduate with the well-rounded and adaptable skill set employers are looking for.

Dream of running diverse building projects with a professionally recognised qualification?

This degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). That means your qualification is recognised for practice in over 50 countries, providing a global passport for work in this field in Australia and overseas.

You will learn to apply construction management strategies and best practices to new and existing buildings. Your education covers areas including:

building economics and law
building practice
building technology
measurement and estimating
project management
digital construction
sustainable built environment
quantity surveying.

Learning from academic staff who understand the industry means your classroom becomes a hub of the latest ideas, techniques and approaches to construction management - all of which you can then test out in our purpose-built studio and workshop. You will also benefit from your teachers' professional networks, which means you can start building your own connections long before graduation.

We take graduate employability seriously. As the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment, we will help you become workplace-ready through opportunities for placements, site visits, international study tours, exchange programs and guidance from Deakin’s leading careers service, DeakinTALENT. There is also an accelerated learning option available for this course at the Waterfront campus, so you can join the workforce in just three years of full-time study, if you undertake selected units in Trimester 3.

Professional recognition

Graduate in demand in the growing construction management industry, equipped with the practical skills and professional experience employers value. As a graduate of this course you'll have completed the academic requirements for membership of:

Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

This course is recognised for practice in more than 50 countries, so you can take your career across Australia and around the world.

Fees and charges

The tuition fees you pay are determined by the course you are enrolled in. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees for students enrolled in this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.

Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for this course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year.

You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.

Learn more about international student fees.

Career opportunities

As a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) graduate, you'll find career opportunities in roles including:

construction manager
contract administrator
estimator
project manager
quantity surveyor
site manager
property developer
building construction supervisor
building code and access consultant
operations manager
building surveyor
safety coordinator
project coordinator
quality manager
safety manager.

Course learning outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop a broad and coherent knowledge of construction materials, structures, construction practices, estimating, cost planning, regulatory, legal, construction economics and construction management frameworks to manage construction projects. Integrate knowledge of technology, management, economics, regulatory and legal systems in implementing a construction project from small residential to large complex and high-rise buildings. Integrate well-developed knowledge of contextual factors that impact on construction management including regulatory requirements, industry environment, professional practice and sustainability to finalise construction management decisions. Acquire and apply research skills to initiate and formulate a research plan an undertake research that contributes to scholarly knowledge, based on current research directions.
Communication	Communicate clearly, professionally and responsibly with specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of contexts using oral, written, graphical and interpersonal skills to inform, negotiate, lead and motivate a project team.
Digital literacy	Utilise a range of digital technologies including building information modelling to locate, select, analyse, use, evaluate, and disseminate a variety of information.
Critical thinking	Use critical and analytical thinking and judgment to identify and evaluate appropriate principles and procedures in technology, law, management and economics for construction projects.
Problem solving	Apply analytical thinking and judgment to make decisions to identify a variety of problems and recommend solutions related to technology, law, management and economics for construction projects. Generate solutions to construction management problems using a framework of accountability and professional practice in the construction industry environment.
Self-management	Use appropriate strategies including reflective evaluation to develop independence and demonstrate responsibility for professional learning.
Teamwork	Work in multidisciplinary teams and develop leadership skills to manage construction projects and use appropriate team processes to collaborate, communicate, and negotiate solutions.
Global citizenship	Engage ethically and productively with diverse stakeholders, communities and cultures in the global construction industry.

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), you must pass 32 credit points. This includes:

DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their your study period
SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
29 credit points of core units
3 credit points of open elective units (1 elective unit must be level 2 or above)
a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
a minimum of 10 credit points at level 3 or above.

Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.

All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Course structure

Core units

Year 1 - Trimester 1

DAI001

Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)

SRA010

Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)

STP010

Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points)

SRE170

Construction Finance

SRT141

Building Safety

SRT153

Building Materials Science

SRT159

Construction Projects 1

Year 1 - Trimester 2

SRE270

Building Economics

SRM165

Introduction to Building Information Modelling

SRT151

Construction and Structures 1

SRT259

Construction Projects 2

Year 2 - Trimester 1

SRE272

Building Measurement ^

SRM161

Contract Administration 1 ^

SRM181

Project Management 1

SRT251

Construction and Structures 2 ^

Year 2 - Trimester 2

SRQ301

Building Cost Planning ^

SRM261

Contract Administration 2

SRT257

Building Environmental Studies ^

SRT351

Construction and Structures 3 ^

Year 3 - Trimester 1

SRM281

Project Management 2 *

SRE302

Building Measurement and Estimating *

SRT358

Building Environmental Services *

plus one open elective unit (1 credit point)

Year 3 - Trimester 2

SRM310

Project Planning and Scheduling *

SRM381

Project Management 3 *

SRQ460

Quantity Surveying Practice *

plus one open elective unit (1 credit point)

Year 4 - Trimester 1

SRM461

Contract Administration 3 +

SRM489

Professional Practice +

SRR401

Introduction to Construction Research +

plus one open elective unit (1 credit point)

Year 4 - Trimester 2

SRE464

Building Development Appraisal +

SRR402

Construction Research Thesis (2 credit points) +

SRV499

Built Environment Integrated Research (capstone) +

^ available at Burwood campus from 2027

* available at Burwood campus from 2028

+ available at Burwood campus from 2029

Accelerated program (Waterfront campus only)

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) may be taken as an accelerated program at the Waterfront campus. By taking selected units in Trimester 3 the course can be completed in three years instead of four (refer to the accelerated course map available in the Handbook).

Electives

Select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. You may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area (subject to meeting unit requirements).

Admission criteria

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.

If you don't meet the academic entry requirements as outlined in the tabs below, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.

Academic requirements

Academic requirements - Higher education study

If you’re currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

ATAR

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent

Academic requirements - Higher education study

If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)

Academic requirements - VET study

If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline

Academic requirements - Work and life experience

If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and have not undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience.

Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area.

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)

Admissions information

Learn more about Deakin courses and how we compare to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning. We're also committed to admissions transparency. Read about our first intake of 2026 students (PDF, 879KB) – their average ATARs, whether they had any previous higher education experience and more.

Not sure if you can get into Deakin? Discover the different entry pathways we offer and study options available to you, no matter your ATAR or education history.

Credit for prior learning - general

If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of prior learning.
Your Recognition of prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.

You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

Course duration

You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.

Workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, workshops, site visits and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Work experience

You can apply to undertake a discipline specific industry placement as an elective option as part of your course. Explore the SEBE WIL program.

Participation requirements

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Selection adjustment

Subject adjustment

A study score of 35 in Accounting, Business Management, Economics, any English, any Mathematics or any Science equals 2 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 10 points.

Access and equity

Equity schemes and scholarships, formerly known as Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS), enable Deakin to consider any disadvantaged circumstances you may have experienced and how these have impacted your studies. Equity schemes help us identify whether you are from an under-represented group when making selection decisions for certain courses. It's important to note that participation in an equity scheme does not exempt you from meeting the standard course entry requirements. Learn more about Deakin's equity schemes and scholarships.