Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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2020 course information

Award granted Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) / Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
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If you started your course before 2020, please refer to the plan your study page or contact a Student Adviser

Campus
Cloud CampusNo
Duration5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course codeD336
Approval statusThis 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.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

With the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Property and Real Estate, you’ll learn how to drive growth, make strong commercial decisions, understand regulations and manage construction projects.

Want work-ready skills to take on one of Australia’s most dynamic industries?

This course is one of the most highly regarded programs on offer, developed in consultation with employers and professional and industry bodies - so you can be sure you'll gain the practical knowledge and expertise employers are seeking.

The construction management component of this course offers a professionally recognised qualification that combines site skills with business execution. You’ll learn about topics like:

  • building economics and law
  • building practice
  • building technology
  • measurement and estimating
  • project management
  • quantity surveying

At the same time, your property and real estate component will focus on the business of real estate, including:

  • accounting
  • business law
  • economic principles
  • marketing
  • property development
  • property market analysis
  • valuation.

Outside of the classroom, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in discipline-specific industry placements, so you can see your future in action. You might also explore opportunities to study abroad with Deakin’s partner institutions, gaining credit towards your course.

In this competitive industry, connections are everything. You’ll learn from teachers who are experienced in their fields, benefiting from the latest ideas and strategies and their existing professional networks.

Online study is the perfect complement to campus-based learning. With all property and real estate units (in addition to a range of construction management units) available online, you will have the option to commence this combined course from Burwood, Geelong Waterfront or the comfort of your own home by selecting appropriate online units.

Watch your exciting career unfold with a winning combination of construction management and property.

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 the:

  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
  • Australian Property Institution (API) for Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) status.

This course is professionally accredited by industry. As a graduate you will have completed the academic requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

As a graduate you will also receive professional accreditation by the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. In addition, you will meet the academic requirements for membership as a Certified Practising Valuer.

Career opportunities

With this qualification, you'll be able to specialise in all facets of the construction management and property and real estate markets including commercial, industrial and residential property. Career opportunities include:

  • construction manager
  • contract administrator
  • estimator/quantity surveyor
  • leasing agent
  • portfolio manager
  • property developer
  • real estate agent
  • valuer.

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.

Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate (M348) and the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (S346) must be satisfied.

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:
    • SRT112 Sustainable Construction
    • SRT214 Commercial Property Construction Studies

Course structure

Core

Year 1 -Trimester 1

SRA010Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)

STP050Academic Integrity (0 credit points)

MMP111Introduction to Property

MAF101Fundamentals of Finance

MAA103Accounting for Decision Making

SRT153Building Materials Science

Year 1 -Trimester 2

MAE101Economic Principles

MMP223Property Law and Practice #

MMP122Introduction to Property Development

MLC101Law for Commerce

# This unit was previously coded MMP121


Year 2 - Trimester 1

MMP212Property Investment

SRM181Project Management 1

MMP211Statutory Valuation

MMP213Property Economics

Year 2 - Trimester 2

SRM261Contract Administration 2

MMP221Property Management

MMP322Advanced Property Development ~

SRT151Construction and Structures 1

~ This unit was previously coded MMP222


Year 3 - Trimester 1

MMP321Advanced Property Analysis

SRE272Building Measurement

SRT251Construction and Structures 2

plus one elective unit

Year 3 - Trimester 2

MMP311Advanced Property Valuation

SRM310Project Planning and Scheduling

SRQ301Building Cost Planning

SRT351Construction and Structures 3


Year 4 - Trimester 1

SRT141Building Safety

SRM281Project Management 2

SRM461Contract Administration 3

SRE302Building Measurement and Estimating

Year 4 - Trimester 2

SRT259Construction Projects 2

SRT257Building Environmental Studies

SRQ460Quantity Surveying Practice

SRM381Project Management 3


Year 5 - Trimester 1

SRT358Building Environmental Services

SRR401Introduction to Construction Research

SRM489Professional Practice

plus one elective unit

Year 5 - Trimester 2

SRV499Built Environment Integrated Research

SRE464Building Development Appraisal

SRR402Construction Research Thesis (2cp)

Course structure

Electives

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.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.