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Bachelor of Construction Management
This degree prepares people to manage building projects from start to finish.
- How long it takes
- 3 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 48.65
- Lowest offered at Swinburne University of Technology, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 10 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Construction Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how buildings and structures are put together
- good communication skills for working with trades and clients
- a practical approach to solving problems on site
- the ability to organise tasks and keep track of details
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Construction Management is a bachelor degree, which is higher than the Diploma of Construction Management. The diploma is at the diploma level.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Contract Administrator
Contract administrators manage the agreements an organisation signs, keeping track of what each side promised and sorting out problems before they turn into disputes.
Median pay$110,800
Facilities Manager
Facilities managers keep a building running day to day, overseeing the maintenance, services and compliance that let the people inside it work.
Median pay$109,200 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 10 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Parramatta, Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.3 lowest
- (60 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 63.4 lowest
- (71.4 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $10,600 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waterfront, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.15 lowest
- (61.55 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 48.65 lowest
- (62.35 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
RMIT University
City, VIC
3.8from 1,757 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.9 lowest
- (65.65 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 59.65 lowest
- (65.05 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
University of South Australia
City East, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 65.15 lowest
- (67.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Construction Management.
- Construction methods and materials
- Project management
- Building law and regulations
- Cost estimating and budgeting
- Digital tools and building modelling
- Work placement
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so you should check the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma of Construction Management?
The Bachelor of Construction Management is a bachelor degree, which is higher than the Diploma of Construction Management. The diploma is at the diploma level.
How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management?
The Bachelor of Construction Management is a bachelor degree, which is higher than the Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management, which is another undergraduate award course.
How is it different from Graduate Certificate in Construction Management?
The Bachelor of Construction Management is a bachelor degree, which is lower than the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management, which is a graduate certificate.