Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (3762)
- Approved Abbreviation: BConstrMgt(Hons)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3762
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 0100687
This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For commencement year 2020, please refer to: 3762.1 Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Handbook Summary 2021 - 2022
This program will graduate students with the skills necessary to perform competently at a professional level in the building industry. Students will develop specialised skills in four concentrated areas alongside a broad-based view of the construction industry and its operations. The four concentrated areas, related to the delivery of construction projects are construction technology; construction economics; construction law; and construction resource management.
The honours component of this program develops higher level research skills as students engage in research tasks and make evidence-based decisions relate to real world industry problems. To ensure students are work ready upon graduation a total of 1,200 hours approved, mandatory practical experience is also completed during the program.
Handbook Summary 2023
This program will graduate students with the skills necessary to perform competently at a professional level in the building industry. Students will develop specialised skills in four concentrated areas alongside a broad-based view of the construction industry and its operations. The four concentrated areas relate to the delivery of construction projects are construction technology; construction economics; construction law; and construction resource management.
The honours component of this program develops higher level research skills as students engage in research to make evidence-based decisions to address real world industry problems. Students complete 1,200 hours of approved, mandatory practical experience providing them with essential work-ready skills for a range of roles in construction management.
To assist students to flexibly build their career pathways in construction management, the Bachelor of Construction management (Honours) provides elective options. Students can choose the eight elective subjects in order to complete a major in 'quantity surveying', 'building surveying' or 'building,' leading to specific careers either in professional consulting, building control or construction contracting, respectively. Alternatively, students can select one or two suggested minors or optional electives to complete their eight elective subjects. Students also have the option of selecting any free elective that is outside construction management in consultation with academic program advisors.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | see above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | see above |
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal | see above |
| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal | see above |
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB, Incorporated by Royal Charter under the Australian Crown). The Quantity Surveying specialisation of this program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS).
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) program is further accredited by the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB), with its Quantity Surveying specialisation also accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Further, this degree satisfies one of the requirements for NSW Builder’s licence through NSW fair trading, which is the educational degree requirement.
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Admission
Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics and English.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Sequence Current
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include subjects in the recommended sequence below.
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BLDG 1015 | Residential Building | 10 |
| ARCH 1004 | Drawing and CAD | 10 |
| ENGR 1036 | Construction Communication | 10 |
| BLDG 1007 | Construction Work Safety | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 1014 | Non-Residential Building | 10 |
| BLDG 1013 | Building Science | 10 |
| BLDG 2011 | Contract Administration | 10 |
| BLDG 1009 | Environmental Building Design | 10 |
| Western Sydney University students who maintain a minimum GPA of 6 and have completed the first year core subjects are eligible to transfer into the second year of 3782 Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours) provided they also get selected to a cadetship arrangement with an approved industry partner to undertake specific WIL subjects in this advanced program. | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 2016 | Civil and Substructure | 10 |
| BLDG 2002 | Building Measurement | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1001 | Accounting Information for Managers | 10 |
| BLDG 2001 | Building Estimates and Tendering | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 3016 | Building Superstructure | 10 |
| BUSM 3077 | Construction Project Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 3017 | Construction Scheduling | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 4003 | Construction Economics | 10 |
| BLDG 4009 | Residential Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4010 | Construction Research Methods | 20 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CIVL 4016 | Envelope and Services | 10 |
| CIVL 4015 | Complex Building Project | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Construction Research Project | ||
| Construction Thesis | ||
| Note: CIVL 4020 Construction Research Project and BLDG 4011 Construction Thesis are 20 credit point subjects | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours)
Industrial Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of construction management related employment prior to undertaking their final year of study.
To facilitate the recording of such experience it will be necessary to enrol in BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Program Coordinator.
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| BLDG 1014 | Non-Residential Building | 10 |
| BLDG 1013 | Building Science | 10 |
| ARCH 1004 | Drawing and CAD | 10 |
| ENGR 1036 | Construction Communication | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 1015 | Residential Building | 10 |
| BLDG 1007 | Construction Work Safety | 10 |
| CIVL 2016 | Civil and Substructure | 10 |
| BLDG 2002 | Building Measurement | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1001 | Accounting Information for Managers | 10 |
| BLDG 2001 | Building Estimates and Tendering | 10 |
| BLDG 2011 | Contract Administration | 10 |
| BLDG 1009 | Environmental Building Design | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 3016 | Building Superstructure | 10 |
| BUSM 3077 | Construction Project Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 3017 | Construction Scheduling | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 4009 | Residential Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4003 | Construction Economics | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| CIVL 4016 | Envelope and Services | 10 |
| CIVL 4015 | Complex Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4010 | Construction Research Methods | 20 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Construction Research Project | ||
| Construction Thesis | ||
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Note: CIVL 4020 Construction Research Project and BLDG 4011 Construction Thesis are 20 credit point subjects | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours)
Industrial Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of construction management related employment prior to undertaking their final year of study.
To facilitate the recording of such experience it will be necessary to enrol in BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Program Coordinator.
Elective Spaces
Electives within the sequence may be used towards:
- Obtaining a Testamur Major, or
- Obtaining one or two Minors, or
- Completing any electives from the pool of Optional Electives or other Schools
Testamur Majors
Suggested Minors
Western Sydney University also offers a number of innovative transdisciplinary minors for students to consider. Please contact your Academic Program Advisor if you require more information on these minors.
Optional Electives
Students may choose eight electives from the list or any other free electives available from other disciplines. Students may discuss their electives with the Program Academic Advisors.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| GEOM 3001 | Advanced Building Measurement | 10 |
| BLDG 3010 | Building Cost Studies | 10 |
| BLDG 3015 | Contract Management | 10 |
| BLDG 4008 | Digital Construction | 10 |
| BLDG 3004 | Construction Information Systems | 10 |
| BLDG 3009 | Quality and Value Management | 10 |
| BLDG 2003 | Building Regulations Studies | 10 |
| BLDG 3008 | Negotiation in the Built Environment | 10 |
| ARCH 2003 | Development Control | 10 |
| ENGR 3021 | Professional Practice | 10 |
| BLDG 4006 | Modern Construction Enterprises | 10 |
| BLDG 4007 | Modern Construction Projects | 10 |
| BLDG 3014 | Introduction to Building Fire Safety | 10 |
| CIVL 2017 | Sustainable Construction Materials | 10 |
| BLDG 3011 | Construction Business Management | 10 |
| BLDG 3017 | Building Certification Ethics | 10 |
| BLDG 2015 | Leading Teams in Construction | 10 |
| BLDG 2004 | Built Heritage | 10 |
| BLDG 3007 | Design Brief Formulation | 10 |
| BLDG 3001 | Building Design Process | 10 |
| ENGR 3022 | Special Technical Project | 10 |
Recommended Sequence 2022
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points which include subjects in the recommended sequence below.
Electives within the sequence may be used towards obtaining an approved Minor for this award.
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BLDG 1015 | Residential Building | 10 |
| ARCH 1004 | Drawing and CAD | 10 |
| ENGR 1036 | Construction Communication | 10 |
| BLDG 1007 | Construction Work Safety | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 1014 | Non-Residential Building | 10 |
| BLDG 1013 | Building Science | 10 |
| BLDG 2011 | Contract Administration | 10 |
| BLDG 1009 | Environmental Building Design | 10 |
| Western Sydney University students who maintain a minimum GPA of 6 and have completed the first year core units are eligible to transfer into the second year of 3782 Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours) provided they also get selected to a cadetship arrangement with an approved industry partner to undertake specific WIL units in this advanced course. | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 2016 | Civil and Substructure | 10 |
| BLDG 2002 | Building Measurement | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1001 | Accounting Information for Managers | 10 |
| BLDG 2001 | Building Estimates and Tendering | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 3016 | Building Superstructure | 10 |
| BUSM 3077 | Construction Project Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 3017 | Construction Scheduling | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 4003 | Construction Economics | 10 |
| BLDG 4009 | Residential Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4010 | Construction Research Methods | 20 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CIVL 4016 | Envelope and Services | 10 |
| CIVL 4015 | Complex Building Project | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Construction Research Project | ||
| Construction Thesis | ||
| Note: CIVL 4020 Construction Research Project and BLDG 4011 Construction Thesis are 20 credit point subjects | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours)
Industrial Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of construction management related employment prior to undertaking their final year of study.
To facilitate the recording of such experience it will be necessary to enrol in BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Program Coordinator.
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| BLDG 1014 | Non-Residential Building | 10 |
| BLDG 1013 | Building Science | 10 |
| ARCH 1004 | Drawing and CAD | 10 |
| ENGR 1036 | Construction Communication | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 1015 | Residential Building | 10 |
| BLDG 1007 | Construction Work Safety | 10 |
| CIVL 2016 | Civil and Substructure | 10 |
| BLDG 2002 | Building Measurement | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1001 | Accounting Information for Managers | 10 |
| BLDG 2001 | Building Estimates and Tendering | 10 |
| BLDG 2011 | Contract Administration | 10 |
| BLDG 1009 | Environmental Building Design | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 3016 | Building Superstructure | 10 |
| BUSM 3077 | Construction Project Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 3017 | Construction Scheduling | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 4009 | Residential Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4003 | Construction Economics | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| CIVL 4016 | Envelope and Services | 10 |
| CIVL 4015 | Complex Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4010 | Construction Research Methods | 20 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Construction Research Project | ||
| Construction Thesis | ||
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Note: CIVL 4020 Construction Research Project and BLDG 4011 Construction Thesis are 20 credit point subjects | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 320 | |
Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours)
Industrial Experience
All students enrolled in Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of construction management related employment prior to undertaking their final year of study.
To facilitate the recording of such experience it will be necessary to enrol in BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Program Coordinator.
Major and Minor Elective Spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or minor (40 credit points)
Optional Electives
Students may choose eight electives from the following list or any from the majors listed above in order to graduate without a major. Other free electives are also available.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| GEOM 3001 | Advanced Building Measurement | 10 |
| BLDG 3010 | Building Cost Studies | 10 |
| BLDG 3001 | Building Design Process | 10 |
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| BLDG 2003 | Building Regulations Studies | 10 |
| BLDG 2004 | Built Heritage | 10 |
| BLDG 2011 | Contract Administration | 10 |
| BLDG 3015 | Contract Management | 10 |
| BLDG 3007 | Design Brief Formulation | 10 |
| ARCH 2003 | Development Control | 10 |
| BLDG 4008 | Digital Construction | 10 |
| BLDG 4006 | Modern Construction Enterprises | 10 |
| BLDG 4007 | Modern Construction Projects | 10 |
| BLDG 3008 | Negotiation in the Built Environment | 10 |
| ENGR 3021 | Professional Practice | 10 |