This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
* Students are able to commence this course at either Burwood (Melbourne) or Waterfront (Geelong).
Delivery is at both campuses and students will be required to undertake units of study from both the Geelong Waterfront Campus and the Melbourne Burwood Campus. Students should seek advice from their course advisor prior to the commencement of their course.
This course is not available to international students.
Please note that all property and real estate units are also offered in Cloud (online) mode.
Build your knowledge of commercial, industrial and residential real estate and construction with Deakin’s combined Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate. Learn about property development and investment as well as the technology, regulations and management of construction projects in a course only offered in Victoria by Deakin.
The construction management component of this combined course provides you with a professionally recognised qualification that combines construction practice with essential theory of construction management. You’ll cover areas like building economics and law, project management, building technology, measurement and estimation and quantity surveying.
The property and real estate component focuses on property development, valuation and property market analysis with supporting studies in business law, accounting, economic principles, and marketing.
The combined degree gives you the skills to oversee large projects from start to finish and because of your expertise in both construction and property, you’ll be uniquely positioned for employment in commercial, industrial or residential property development. You’ll also be equipped for roles in property valuation and management, and may seek employment as a construction manager, private or government valuer, property advisor, estimator, project manager, facility manager or quantity surveyor.
The course is professionally accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This means you’ll be getting an education that meets industry standards and the expectations of employers.
As a graduate you’ll be eligible for membership to the Australian Property Institute (API) as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) – recognised nationally, this certification is required by anyone intending to work as a valuer.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, 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.
Professional recognition
Both single degree courses are professionally accredited by multiple professional bodies, including Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Australian Institute of Building (AIB), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) and the Australian Property Institution (API) for Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) status.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as construction managers, property developers, private or government valuers, property advisors, estimators, project managers, facility managers or quantity surveyors. Graduates are able to specialise in all facets of the construction management and property and real estate markets including commercial, industrial and residential property.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that may include compulsory placement, study tours, work-based training or collaborative research training arrangements.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) of the single degree.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, students must attain 40 credit points. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.
The course comprises a total of 40 credit points, which must include the following:
37 core units (38 credit points), including 16 core units from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, and 21 core units (22 credit points) from the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
2 credit points of elective units
Completion of SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Note – students will be precluded from the following two core Property and Real Estate units in the single degree course structure:
Select from a range of elective units offered across many courses. In some cases you may even be able to choose elective units from a completely different discipline area (subject to meeting unit requirements). Students are advised to discuss alternative exit options with a student adviser when selecting electives.
Work experience
You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a discipline-specific industry placement as part of your course. deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
