Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of International Studies

Note

This course information relates to students commencing a combined degree with the Bachelor of International Studies in 2022. Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

The Bachelor of Construction Project Management delivers the management, technology and process skills required to work in a variety of well-paid roles across the full spectrum of construction projects. Students are taught a wide range of project management methodologies with a strong focus on applying these to real-world projects. This knowledge can be applied in other industry sectors, providing further employment opportunities.

Combined with the Bachelor of International Studies, the course aims to provide graduates with the skills necessary for the management of all aspects of the construction process, as well as develop students' perspectives and understandings to enable them to meet the demands of an internationalised professional environment.

The emphasis on the utilisation of digital technologies, such as building information modelling, ensures that students understand the leading-edge advances that are being implemented in the industry. All students are required to complete a minimum of 200 days' industry experience during the course, providing essential professional exposure. For the vast majority of students this entails paid employment in the industry with contractors and consultants (typically called cadetships). To broaden their personal and professional outlook, students can also choose electives or a sub-major in a range of disciplines outside construction project management, including business studies, environmental studies, international studies and Aboriginal studies.

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Course aims

This course is concerned with the management of all aspects of the construction process, including project management, construction management, design management, business management, quantity surveying, contract administration and property development. It delivers all the recognised competencies for construction project management professionals while introducing the opportunities to diversify into project management fields in other industry sectors.

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Study plan

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session and undertaking the course with the German Language and Culture major, and completing the Language, Culture & the Professional World pathway or the International Honours pathway.

It is recommended that students who elect to complete the Language, Culture & Global Exchange pathway complete 999781 International Research Methods in Year 3 Autumn, so that they can undertake their Exchange session during Year 4 Autumn.

First year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Construction Industry Economics	16313	6
Construction Technology 1	16109	6
Introduction to the Built Environment	16468	6
Construction Law & Ethics	16022	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Materials Science	16103	6
Digital Built Environment	16137	6
Sustainable Urban Design and Development	16266	6
Construction Technology 2	16265	6

December session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Intercultural Communication	99218	8

Second year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 1	97601	8
Contemporary Germany	976421	8
Structures	16206	6
Construction Project Management Principles	16912	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Construction Technology 3	16314	6
German Language and Culture 2	97602	8
Cost Management 1: Measurement	16105	6

Third year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Site Establishment and Management	16138	6
German Language and Culture 3	97603	8
Digital Design and Construction 1	16212	6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
German Language and Culture 4	97604	8
Time Management	16913	6
Integrated Services	16471	6

Fourth year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
International Research Methods	999781	8
Select 16 credit points from the following:		16
Pathway Options (Germany)	cbk92076	40

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 24 credit points from the following:		24
Pathway Options (Germany)	cbk92076	40

Fifth year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Design Team Management	16263	6
Cost Management 2: Estimating	16203	6
Risk and Safety Management	16317	6
Select 6 credit points of electives:		6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Cost Management 3: Cost Planning	16207	6
Construction Technology 4	16422	6
Procurement and Contract Management	16423	6
Select 6 credit points of electives:		6

Sixth year

Autumn session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Accounting and Financial Management	16264	6
Cost Management 4: Advanced Cost Management	16412	6
Digital Design and Construction 2	16470	6
Select 6 credit points of electives:		6

Spring session	Subject Code	Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management Integration	16307	6
Professional Practice	16469	6
Corporate Social Responsibility and People Management	16914	6
Select 6 credit points of electives:		6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas. It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of Study	Amount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture	$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science	$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology	$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture	$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $838. The total credit points are 288.

All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Career opportunities include project manager, construction manager, construction economist, quantity surveyor, design manager, environmental manager, contract manager, site manager, construction programmer, cost engineer, estimator, facility manager and property developer.

Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities and can work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as building proprietors, contractors, developers, government bodies and consultancy practices or be self-employed entrepreneurs. As key professionals in the construction industry, graduates work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

If you'd like a deeper understanding of what it's like to work in today's construction sector, take a look at this interactive information from the team at Year 13 and Construction Skills Queensland.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete 288 credit points, comprising 192 credit points in construction project management and 96 credit points in international studies. The construction project management component comprises 28 6-credit-point core subjects and four 6-credit-point electives. Electives can be chosen either from within UTS: Design, Architecture and Building or from the many electives offered by course areas 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 various areas, depending on demand. Work experience comprises an important component of the course.

The International Studies comprises 96 credit points. Students select the language they will study at the time of enrolment, and either the Language, Culture and Professional World Language pathway or the Language, Culture and Global Exchange pathway. Information relating to entry into the International Honours pathway can be found in the Information for Students section.

Overseas study

In the International Studies component students have the following options:

Language, Culture & the Professional World: includes an internship and option of a short study abroad experience (2-6 weeks) overseas.
Language, Culture & Global Exchange: includes an internship and a 6-month global exchange at any UTS partner university.
International Honours: includes a full year at a relevant partner university where students complete an honours level research project.

Industrial training/professional practice

In the Bachelor of Construction Project Management, the value of hands-on experience is recognised and part-time work in the industry is encouraged; all students are required to accumulate relevant industry experience prior to graduating. The course provides part-time and flexible study options to enable students to gain this valuable industry experience during their studies.

Note that this requirement is waived for international students due to Australian government working restrictions placed on international student visas.

Course completion requirements

Requirement	Credit Points
CBK92218 Sub-major/Options	24
STM90373 Core subjects (Construction)	168
CBK92057 Country and Language choice	96
Total	288

Additional information

Course duration

This course is offered on a six-year, full-time basis. The contact hours allocated to each subject are nominal and often involve a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and self-directed teaching methods.

Full time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions selection criteria for the Bachelor of Construction Project Management (C10214).

The Faculty-based adjustment scheme awards ten (10) adjustment points to female applicants.

Applicants who have completed a TAFE Diploma in one the following areas receive five (5) adjustment points: Building/Planning/Architectural Technology/Design/Architectural Drafting/Civil Engineering/Project Management.

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building and for the Bachelor of International Studies offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have completed (C10215) Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of International Studies course are eligible for exemptions of up to 24 credit points within (C04006) Master of Project Mangement or (C04317) Master of Property Development and Project Management.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of International Studies students

Hansen Yuncken Indigenous Construction and Engineering Scholarship

For Design, Architecture and Building and International Studies - 2 students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building and International Studies - 2 students

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI); Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS); Australian Institute of Building (AIB).

The course is also recognised by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of International Studies in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Industry recognition

Open the door to a global career with course recognition by AIQS, AIB and RICS.
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Our integrated view gives you creative, sustainable and commercially valuable problem solving skills, using industry-leading technology.
International studies

You can take your studies further and open up a vast choice of job opportunities by combining your degree with international studies.

Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

admission requirements for this course.
These can be found on the overview tab and there may also be additional entry requirements
required levels of English proficiency for the course you're interested in.
recognition of prior learning guidelines if you've undertaken previous study that might be credited towards your course at UTS.

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 609195 (Autumn session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8	UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14	Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21	UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)

DECEMBER 2024
5	UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18	UTS Info Day
18	Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (December Round 2)

JANUARY 2025
2	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9	UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16	Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23	UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)

FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14	Autumn session orientation
6	UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7	Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13	UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17	Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27	Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)

MARCH 2025
3	Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6	UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20	Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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