Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Develop your technical expertise and practical knowledge, and learn to analyse problems effectively and concisely within established guidelines with Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

Build your essential knowledge in key areas such as construction management and materials, and economics and law. Advance your technical, analytical and practical skills through in-depth study of scheduling, estimating, quantity surveying and contract administration. Gain practical construction and communication skills, explore sustainability and legal aspects, and build confidence with digital tools like Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Deepen your expertise through specialist electives and undertake a research project in an area of interest, guided by an academic or industry professional.

With Adelaide University’s 100% online Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), you’ll build the skills to lead in the building and construction industry. In this four-year degree, you’ll develop a well-rounded understanding of the entire project lifecycle.

Learn to manage largescale projects across commercial, infrastructure and residential sectors. Specialise in two of three high-demand areas and explore advanced topics like sustainable construction, building technology and fire engineering. Complete a research project in an area of interest supervised by experienced academics.

Gain hands-on experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and modern construction methods used across the industry, so you can confidently apply your skills from day one. Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, this degree ensures your learning is current and aligned with employer needs.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Construction 1 (BLDG1005)

UO Construction Communication (BLDG1009)

UO Construction Materials (BLDG1006)

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO Introduction to Construction Business Management (BLDG1010)

UO Introduction to Construction Management (BLDG1011)

UO Introduction to Contract Administration (BLDG2012)

UO Structures 1 (BLDG1007)

Year 2

UO Construction Scheduling (BLDG2011)

UO Building Estimating (BLDG1008)

UO Building Services (BLDG2006)

UO Construction 2 (BLDG2007)

UO Construction Cost Planning (BLDG2010)

UO Contract Administration (BLDG3011)

UO Quantity Surveying Practice 1 (BLDG1012)

UO Structures 2 (BLDG2009)

Year 3

UO Construction 3 (BLDG3008)

UO Development Regulation (BLDG4008)

UO Building Surveying (BLDG3007)

UO Construction Environmental Science (BLDG2008)

UO Construction Operations and Safety (BLDG3010)

UO Fire Technology (BLDG4009)

UO Project Appraisal (BLDG3012)

Year 4

UO Advanced Contract Administration (BLDG3009)

UO Construction Management Honours Research Project A (BLDG4019)

UO Construction Management Research Principles (BLDG4016)

UO Integrated Project (BLDG4013)

UO Construction Management Honours Research Project B (BLDG4020)

UO Industry Experience (BLDG4015)

UO Advanced Building Surveying (BLDG4017) -Elective

UO Advanced Construction Management (BLDG4011) -Elective

UO Advanced Quantity Surveying (BLDG4010) -Elective

UO Asset Management and Building Pathology (BLDG4018) -Elective

UO Construction Business Management (BLDG4012) -Elective

UO Quantity Surveying Practice 2 (BLDG4014) -Elective

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Indicative total fee $37,834

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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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry.

English language entry requirements for International students only.

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5

IELTS Reading 6.0

IELTS Listening 6.0

IELTS Speaking 6.0

IELTS Writing 6.0