C10214v2 Bachelor of Construction

Overview

Widely regarded as one of the most respected courses within the construction industry, the Bachelor of Construction provides a comprehensive building education. This unique degree provides graduates with the broader skills and knowledge base required to meet the changing demands of the construction industry.

The Bachelor of Construction course puts students at the forefront of industry as they deal with real life examples, applying theory in a way that is practical and relevant. Graduates are renowned among employers for their hands-on knowledge and professional skills.

The course satisfies all the main accreditation requirements for the disciplines of quantity surveying and construction management and students can study a sub-major in project management or construction finance and economics. It also provides skills and knowledge that can be applied in other industries such as mining, petrochemicals and infrastructure.

The course offers a unique blend of theory and practice so that students graduate as highly skilled and sought-after professionals. Concurrent industrial experience is a feature of the course with students required to acquire a specified level of industry experience before graduating.

Course aims

This course is concerned with management of all aspects of the construction process, including business management, construction technology, project management, quantity surveying, applied economics, contract administration and property development. It delivers all the recognised competencies for construction professionals while introducing the prospect of diversifying into project management.

Career options

Career options include construction manager, contract manager, cost engineer, estimator, facility manager, project manager, property developer, quantity surveyor, scheduler or site manager. Graduates can work in the public sector or for an architect, building proprietor, contractor, developer or be a self-employed entrepreneur. As key professionals in the construction industry, graduates work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

Admission requirements

Admission to this degree is based on formal academic qualifications. However, UTS: Design, Architecture and Building may consider applications based on the results of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) if students lack academic qualifications but have extensive professional experience. The STAT is conducted through UAC.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

Recognition of prior learning

Students with prior academic or industrial experience are considered for recognition of prior learning for up to a maximum of 96 credit points (50 per cent of the course) and may be given the opportunity to tailor their program of study in line with subjects completed previously at other institutions. Contact a UTS Student Centre for further information.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a four-year full-time, or six-year part-time basis. Students may transfer between part-time and full-time attendance patterns. Part-time students attend one day and one evening per week. Full-time students may be expected to attend at any time during the week. The contact hours allocated to each subject are nominal and often involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and self-directed teaching methods. Some subjects are offered online and, according to demand, some subjects may be offered over Summer session.

Course structure

The course program consists of 192 credit points, comprising 28 6-credit-point core subjects and four 6-credit-point electives, the latter chosen either from within UTS: Design, Architecture and Building or from the many electives offered by other faculties throughout the University.

Students undertaking four elective subjects (24 credit points) within a common area are eligible for a sub-major. Sub-majors are offered in Project Management, Technology, Building Surveying and General Practice, depending on demand.

Industrial experience is an important component of the course. Part-time students gain experience well in excess of the basic requirement.

Industrial training/professional practice

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course full time.

Levels of award

The Bachelor of Construction may be awarded with first class or second class honours based on the students' academic performance over the entirety of their studies. The class of honours is determined by academic merit.

Professional recognition

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); Australian Institute of Building (AIB); Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV); Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM); Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB); Singapore Institute of Building (SIB); New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS), Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 6 Student Centre on: