Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management (6031)
- Approved Abbreviation: DBldgDes/BBldgDesMgt
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 6031
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 096981G
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
This program develops the skills necessary for a role in the integrated design and delivery of building projects. Students develop skills in building design along with an understanding of ‘buildability’ issues, accurate cost forecasting, risk management and sustainable project delivery. The ability to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary project team and to negotiate favourable outcomes in complex project environments is fostered through simulations of real-life building projects. Students will acquire a comprehensive overview of construction project delivery. All aspects of building design are included: commencing with an initial design concept; extending to design brief formation; project documentation; quality control management during the building process; and finally leading to project handover. Students will be required to undertake approved practical experience during the program. This experience will support and complement their formal study.
The first year of this program is delivered by Western Sydney University The College as an agent of Western Sydney University via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments.
A Diploma in Building Design Management exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the program.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.
Western Sydney University, The College
For program advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Program Advice’. For program advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Bachelor of Building Design Management.
Bachelor of Building Design Management
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 100 credit points with a 7108 Diploma in Building Design Management
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Program Advice
For program advice during your first year of study, please contact The College: College Program Enquiries
For program advice during your second and subsequent years, please contact School of Engineering, Design & Built Environment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College - Nirimba Education Precinct1 | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road2 | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Penrith Campus2 | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
- 1
Students will study at WSU - The College Nirimba campus in their first year of study.
- 2
From second year onwards, students will study at Parramatta (Victoria Rd) or Penrith campus.
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
For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply
Domestic students are required to have:
- Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, Or
- Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) Or
- Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher.
Met other entry requirements such as:
- An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
- Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
- Completed the College EAP 4 program with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general
- Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement OR
- Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
For further information regarding English Language Entry Requirements, please see:
Program Structure Current
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 340 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Western Sydney University The College Subjects
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points which includes two College Preparatory units
Penrith Campus
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| First Term of Study | ||
| LANG 0050 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BLDG 0002 | Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BLDG 1018 | Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| ENGR 1037 | Construction Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| Second Term of Study | ||
| BLDG 2012 | Contract Administration (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1016 | Building Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| ARCH 1005 | Drawing and CAD (WSTC) | 10 |
| Third Term of Study | ||
| BLDG 1008 | Construction Work Safety (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1017 | Non-Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1010 | Environmental Building Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Building Design Management following a passing grade in all of the above subjects. Students who progress onto Year Two may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above subjects. | ||
| Credit Points | 100 | |
| Total Credit Points | 100 | |
- Students must pass all College Preparatory subjects before progressing to the Year Two subjects.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level subjects in Year One before progressing to the Year Two subjects.
Western Sydney University Subjects
For program advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Building Design Management.
Bachelor of Building Design Management
Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| CIVL 2016 | Civil and Substructure | 10 |
| BLDG 2002 | Building Measurement | 10 |
| ARCH 2003 | Development Control | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1001 | Accounting Information for Managers | 10 |
| BLDG 2001 | Building Estimates and Tendering | 10 |
| BLDG 2004 | Built Heritage | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 3016 | Building Superstructure | 10 |
| BUSM 3077 | Construction Project Management | 10 |
| BLDG 3007 | Design Brief Formulation | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 3017 | Construction Scheduling | 10 |
| BLDG 3001 | Building Design Process | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 4009 | Residential Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4007 | Modern Construction Projects | 10 |
| BLDG 4014 | Building Design Project (Development Application) | 20 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CIVL 4015 | Complex Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4006 | Modern Construction Enterprises | 10 |
| BLDG 4015 | Building Design Project (Construction Certificate) | 20 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Industry Experience
All students enrolled in Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of industry related employment prior to graduation.
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 Academic Program Advisor.
BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 340 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Western Sydney University The College Subjects
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points which includes two College Preparatory units
Penrith Campus
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| First Term of Study | ||
| LANG 0050 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BLDG 0002 | Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BLDG 1018 | Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| ENGR 1037 | Construction Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| Second Term of Study | ||
| BLDG 2012 | Contract Administration (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1016 | Building Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| ARCH 1005 | Drawing and CAD (WSTC) | 10 |
| Third Term of Study | ||
| BLDG 1008 | Construction Work Safety (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1017 | Non-Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1010 | Environmental Building Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Building Design Management following a passing grade in all of the above subjects. Students who progress onto Year Two may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above subjects. | ||
| Credit Points | 100 | |
| Total Credit Points | 100 | |
- Students must pass all College Preparatory subjects before progressing to the Year Two subjects.
- Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level subjects in Year One before progressing to the Year Two subjects.
Western Sydney University Subjects
For program advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Building Design Management.
Bachelor of Building Design Management
Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
| Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| CIVL 2016 | Civil and Substructure | 10 |
| BLDG 2002 | Building Measurement | 10 |
| ARCH 2003 | Development Control | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ACCT 1001 | Accounting Information for Managers | 10 |
| BLDG 2001 | Building Estimates and Tendering | 10 |
| BLDG 2004 | Built Heritage | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CIVL 3016 | Building Superstructure | 10 |
| BUSM 3077 | Construction Project Management | 10 |
| BLDG 3007 | Design Brief Formulation | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| JUST 3003 | Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 3017 | Construction Scheduling | 10 |
| BLDG 3001 | Building Design Process | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 4009 | Residential Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4007 | Modern Construction Projects | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Building Design Project 1 | ||
| Building Design Project 1 (Honours) | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CIVL 4015 | Complex Building Project | 10 |
| BLDG 4006 | Modern Construction Enterprises | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Building Design Project 2 | ||
| Building Design Project 2 (Honours) | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Industry Experience
All students enrolled in Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of industry related employment prior to graduation.
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 Academic Program Advisor.
BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning