Modern construction is a complex, highly-organised commercial industry and it is constantly evolving.

New challenges in planning, design, construction and commissioning are arising all the time. Buildings are becoming bigger and more technically complex than ever before. These challenges mean that the construction industry is a dynamic and exciting environment to work in.

In this degree you will develop the knowledge and skills to work professionally in the low rise residential and light commercial buildings sector of the construction industry. If you successfully complete this degree, you can enter directly into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

We develop our degrees with input from industry and courses are taught by academics with strong industry associations. Graduate career-ready by completing the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program and gain at least 450 hours of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

What you'll learn

In this degree you will develop the knowledge and skills to work professionally in the low rise residential and light commercial sectors of the construction industry. Your studies will focus on construction law, management, communication, materials, economics and quantity surveying.

Our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.

Upon successful completion of this degree, you can enter directly into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

• construction manager: overseeing and allocating resources for construction projects; working with architects and engineers to check plans and blueprints; managing timetables; determining material and labour costs; liaising with and hiring subcontractors and workers
• estimator: compiling cost estimates based on variables such as labour, materials and equipment; working out how much a project is likely to cost and creating budgets; analysing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers
• construction planner: developing time plans on construction projects so the project is completed safely, on time and within budget; thinking critically; working with managers and engineers to discuss progress and address issues that arise; organising the stages of construction development