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Bachelor of Construction (Honours)
UndergraduateUSQ-CHM-DEG2025
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Deliver on big projects in the construction industry
This accredited, industry-based program builds construction management expertise. You’ll cover engineering and building principles. Learn to communicate with trades and clients. Manage business, environmental, and social factors. Includes research.
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 32
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Construction (Honours)
About this degree
At the completion of the program the graduate will be able to:
- Apply building principles and methods.
- Prepare documentation for building development and construction.
- Advise and liaise with other members of the building team, clients and other external stakeholders.
- Apply relevant legislation and technical standards in building construction.
- Actively manage the human relations, resources, scheduling, quality control, environmental factors and social impacts involved for a building project.
- The Bachelor of Construction (Honours) gives you skills to apply your expertise of engineering solutions to construction problems and work in some of the world’s most influential industries. UniSQ offers industry-based practical experience that allows you to put your study into practice. You will develop proficiency in problem-solving analysis, engineering design and construction project and business management, as well as expertise in built environment, quantity surveying and building services design. You can also diversify your skillset by completing a minor study within a specific area or specialisation. You have the option to choose a minor in building, construction or to create your own.
Recommended study pattern
Year 1
CMG1001 Introduction to Construction Management and the Built Environment
ENP1001 Engineering Fundamentals A
ENM1500 Introductory Engineering Mathematics
ENP1002 Engineering Fundamentals B
FIN1101 Corporate Finance
GIS1401 Geospatial Mapping
CMG1002 Residential Construction: Methods, Materials and Management
LAW1501 Business Law and Ethics
Year 2
CIV2605 Construction Engineering
LAW3473 Construction Law
ENP1112 Student Engineer Project (Engineering Workplaces)
CMG2001 Job Organisation
CMG2003 Construction Production Management
CVL1201 Civil Engineering Foundation A
ACC1201 Data Insights and Financial Performance
1 x Elective
Year 3
CMG2002 Cost Management: Estimating, Measurement and Cost Control
CMG3002 Contract Administration
MGT2009 Emerging Leaders
CMG3001 Building and Construction Procurement
SBE4401 Research Practices in Surveying and Built Environment
CMG3003 Building Services: Methods, Materials and Management
CVL1202 Civil Engineering Foundation B
1 x Elective
Year 4
CMG4003 Commercial Construction
ENG3003 Engineering Management
SBE4402 Research Project
CMG4002 Integrated Construction Management
MGT3006 Navigating Employment Relations
2 x Electives
Award requirements
Completion of 32 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Exit points
Associate Degree of Construction, Diploma of Engineering Studies.
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Indicative first year fee
$8,948
Indicative total fee $35,792
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- ATAR - 63.00 or equivalent; proof of meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements is also required.
- Completed VET qualifications can be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Work and Life experience may be used to derive an ATAR score or Selection Rank which may be used to meet the Entry Requirements for the program. We encourage you to reach out to the UniSQ team to discuss your options further.
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Study method requirements
Residential School requirements to complete practical components of some courses.
Career opportunities
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Construction (Honours) is recognised by the professional body for construction, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Graduates of the Bachelor of Construction (Honours) meet the Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s technical qualification requirements to hold a Builder Open class of licence and a Builder Project Management Services licence subject to demonstrating the required level of industry experience.Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Construction Estimators | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Construction Managers | Over $120K | Up 29.5% |
Construction Project Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available