| Rank threshold | ATAR: 66 SR: 66 |
| Duration | 6 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CC62 |
| First-year fee | $10,272 (Indicative) (CSP) |
Overview
Accredited by the Royal Australian Institute of Building (AIB), the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) will provide you the qualification and skills you need to coordinate and lead a wide variety of projects including the building of all types of residential, commercial and industrial structures, roads, bridges, power plants, schools and hospitals.
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) is designed to develop your expertise in planning and communication and provide you with an in-depth knowledge of construction.
Building and construction is a vital industry – it is responsible for the homes in which we live and the commercial and industrial buildings in which we work and play. The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) provides you with a gateway to enter this valuable and diverse industry.
The course has a strong focus on construction management and planning, services, building maintenance and materials, and structures, ensuring you graduate work-ready and capable of managing and coordinating complex construction projects.
In addition, you will gain knowledge of the legal and financial aspects of the industry. Study the course part-time by online study and benefit from the flexibility to balance your personal and professional commitments. You may choose to work in the industry and gain valuable experience while you study to further enhance your career prospects.
Study experience
- Part-time Study
Career Opportunities
Construction Managers plan, organise and control activities associated with building projects.
The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) is your gateway to a career as a construction manager and may help you to gain employment opportunities within:
- government departments and authorities,
- construction, building and sub-contracting companies, and
- corporations with a large building portfolio.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 30 units (192 credits):
- 1The core structure (29 units)
- 2One elective unit
What You'll Study
In this course, you will study a total of 30 units.
You will study 29 core units and will also select one unit from a choice of three core units:
- BLAR11056 Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing
- PPMP11001 Project Management Principles
- PPMP11002 Project Planning and Integration
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
How to Apply
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Extra Admission Information
Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.
Applying for 2026
Applications for 2026 via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) open in April 2025.
More information will be available soon.
