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Program handbook

Description

Construction managers have the need for a diverse range of skills to successfully manage the delivery of complex construction projects. Rewards for successful construction managers are considerable as the industry is experiencing a chronic skills shortage.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Knowledge of the construction industry, the environment and social processes that inform and contribute to construction practice, to optimise decision-making and evaluation of construction practices and processes.
  • Skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders and members of construction teams to facilitate project delivery.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential as appropriate, to manage construction and construction related projects and/or processes.
  • Skills to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary and multi professional environments and teams to facilitate client-centred construction project outcomes.
  • Performed the range of industry skills required by professional bodies, appropriate to their employer and context.
  • Conducted and employed research skills appropriate to the building and construction industry.
  • Demonstrated professional and personal behaviour consistent with a commitment to lifelong learning, accountability in practice and the promotion and development of construction industry professions.
  • Demonstrated the capacity for lateral and creative thinking to solve construction engineering problems.
  • Demonstrated understanding and function in the context of social, cultural, global, environmental, ethical and business opportunities in the construction industry, and an understanding of the need for and principles of sustainable development.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 4:28 pm
Program code40374
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
  • Online
Duration
  • Australian students - 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 4 years full-time.
Selection Rank
LocationSelection Rank
Callaghan Campus65.00-
Online65.00-

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Recommended studiesHSC English and Mathematics or equivalent.
Term typeSemesters
Fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code111308A

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Admission information

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

 

 

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

 

 

 

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Compulsory program requirements

It is a requirement that students complete a total of 16 weeks relevant practical experience prior to completion of their studies. The 16 weeks includes 4 weeks undertaken as part of your in program career-ready placement experience (ARBE3030) and an additional 12 weeks. Further information on practical experience is available here.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

320 units

Program duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

In the Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) program students are required to complete 320 units, which is comprised of: 

  • 280 units of Core Courses; 
  • 10 units from the course list; and
  • 30 units of electives. 

Additional Information: 

  • Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
  • Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.

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Additional documents


Transition arrangements

2024 Revision

From 2024 there are changes to the program structure. For students who commenced the program prior to 2024, please refer to the 2024 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.

Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ARBE1101Construction Technology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE1102Construction Ecology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE1103Digital Communication in the Built Environment
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ARBE1106Country Led Practice in the Built Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE1301Construction Law and Legislation
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE1304Building Codes and Compliance
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE1305Construction Technology, Sequencing and Representation
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE1306Construction Management Fundamentals
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE2301Measurement of Building Works 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE2303Health and Safety in Built Environment
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE2306Maintenance Services and Rehabilitation
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE2307Economics of the Construction Industry
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE2308Cost Planning and Estimating
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE2309Construction Procurement and Tendering
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3030Work Integrated Learning in the Built Environment
  • Summer 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3100Advanced Construction Technology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3101Performance and Sustainability of the Built Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3121Evidence-based Research for the Built Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3301Construction Project Planning
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3304Development Economics and Facilities Management
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3305Infrastructure Development
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3306Building Fire Safety and Compliance
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3307Contract Administration
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE3309Measurement of Building Works 2
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE4102Construction Technology and Services
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE4121Built Environment Research Project
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
20 units
ARBE4310Construction Business Strategy and Finance
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Course List

Choose 10 units from the following course list.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
ARBE2223Special Projects in the Built Environment 1
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ARBE3224Special Projects in the Built Environment 2
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ARBE3308Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ARBE4302Disaster Management and Resilience in the Built Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Electives

Electives 30 unit requirement

Complete 30 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

30 units

Honours

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (Building) uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy for further detailed information.


Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 40374

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