Gain knowledge, skills and practical experience in architecture, design and construction in this unique combined course that explores smart, sustainable design. Learn to design striking buildings that are economically and environmentally viable and manage projects, no matter what their scale or size.
Want to launch your career on the world stage?
Offering an internationally recognised qualification, graduates eager to explore a diverse career in the built environment industry can work in Australia or overseas, in more than 50 countries.
The Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) offers an excellent mix of hands-on practice and theory, so that you graduate job ready. You’ll learn about:
architectural history, theory and design
building economics and law
building practice
measurement and estimation
project management
quantity surveying
science and technology.
By studying a combined course in architecture and construction management you will gain a far greater understanding of the types of career paths available to you. It will also allow you to better recognise the mindset and drivers of an architect or construction manager when working all together in industry.
With the design (architecture) component of this course, you’ll get a chance to develop your design and communication skills, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
The construction management component will give you the skills to manage small-to-large projects that need knowledge across construction technology and processes, resource management, law, information technology, environmental management and construction economics.
As well as all this, your learning space will be second to none, with Deakin’s extensive a+b studio open 24/7 allowing you an open plan space to work collaboratively and develop your projects.
You will also have access to our workshop that offers you a place to fabricate models and experiment with technology, materials and processes. The workshop is fully equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, traditional tools and machinery.
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
The construction management stream of this combined course is professionally accredited by industry. Graduates qualify 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).
The architecture stream of this combined course is subject to regular and rigorous review processes, carried out by external professional bodies.
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA).
Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
When this combined course is followed with the Master of Architecture (Design Management) you will have successfully completed an accredited academic qualification and on your way to becoming a registered architect with the ARVB Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
Career opportunities
This cross-discipline course gives you more options for your future career. Career opportunities include:
3D architectural modeller
architectural consultant or designer
building designer
building project manager
construction manager
draftsperson
estimator
quantity surveyor.
Upon graduating, if you would like to pursue a career as a practicing architect, you will need to complete the Master of Architecture (Design Management). This enables you to become a registered architect and work in private architectural practices, government organisations, property development, or other building and design fields.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
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 Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), 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:
36 core units (totalling 39 credit points)
1 Elective (level 2 or above) (totalling 1 credit point)
Completion of SRA010 Safety Induction Program (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Architecture Design Studio 06: Superstudio (2 credit points)
Course structure
Accelerated program
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours): (accelerated program)
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) component of this course may be taken as an accelerated program. By taking selected units in Trimester 3 the course can be completed in four years instead of five.
