Victoria University

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Take a leading role in exciting, large-scale building construction with VU's Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

In our honours construction-management degree, you’ll learn all the skills needed to manage residential, commercial and industrial projects. You’ll gain valuable expertise in the various areas of large-scale building and civil-engineering projects.

Your expertise will let you undertake roles overseeing the building process, from design to development, construction and operation.

Delivery mode

Victoria University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 70–104 Ballarat Road, Footscray

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g., VCE) or
  • An Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • An International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission Criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET/TAFE) Study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission Criteria

  • Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
  • OR:
  • Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special Admission Programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic, or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission Criteria

  • Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
  • OR:
  • Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
  • OR:
  • Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g., Foundation course or equivalent.

Applicants with Work & Life Experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission Criteria

  • Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Construction or similar.
  • OR:
  • Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
  • PLUS:
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
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Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

Quantity Surveyor

A Quantity Surveyor manages costings of construction projects. You might prepare initial cost estimates according to building plans and site specif...

Avg yearly income $119,600
Entry barriers Low

Construction Manager

A Construction Manager is in charge of a building project and ensures the work is completed to a high standard. You’ll make sure the project is fin...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Site Manager

A Site Manager oversees construction sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. You’ll coordinat...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

Construction Project Manager

A Construction Project Manager supervises all work on a building site to make sure a construction project is operating effectively. You’ll ensure t...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

About Victoria University

For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.

We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.