Think construction management. Think QUT.
Our degree in construction management is considered one of the best in Australia and is highly-ranked internationally. Combine architecture with construction to work as a valued architect and project manager in the building industry, using your skills in design, costing and supply management.
Plan, build and construct your future at QUT
As an urban development double degree student at QUT, there's a range of different experiences that are available to you.
Think construction management. Think QUT.
Our degree in construction management is considered one of the best in Australia and is highly-ranked internationally. Combine architecture with construction to work as a valued architect and project manager in the building industry, using your skills in design, costing and supply management.
Plan, build and construct your future at QUT
As an urban development double degree student at QUT, there's a range of different experiences that are available to you.




Highlights
- Be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
- Undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed.
- Learn to coordinate the construction and maintenance of large and complex projects such as low-rise and high-rise housing developments, hotels, factories, office blocks, schools and hospitals.
- Your combined architecture and construction management knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry.
- Progress onto the proposed two year Master of Architecture (available from 2022) and gain the required practical experience to become an architect.
Highlights
- Be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems.
- Undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed.
- Learn to coordinate the construction and maintenance of large and complex projects such as low-rise and high-rise housing developments, hotels, factories, office blocks, schools and hospitals.
- Your combined architecture and construction management knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry.
- Progress onto the proposed two year Master of Architecture (available from 2022) and gain the required practical experience to become an architect.
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Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Our architecture course is increasingly being recognised internationally for its focus on innovation in design and sustainable development.
You'll be inspired and empowered to create environments with a positive impact on human health, environmental quality, social relationships and urban systems. You will study sustainable systems and undertake architectural design projects in practical studio settings.
Throughout your degree, you will undertake architectural design projects with a practical edge which will require you to think logically and creatively about how buildings function and are constructed.
Graduates can find employment in the fields of architecture and building design. This redesigned course is undergoing reaccreditation with the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. We are also seeking recognition from the Australian Institute of Architects.
Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management)
Our construction management course is considered one of the best in Australia and is highly ranked internationally. The course provides you with skills to manage resources (plant, materials, subcontractors and labour) and equips you to obtain meaningful employment.
You will develop skills in the broad foundations of construction management, such as measurement and estimating, site management, scheduling and programming, and technical communications.
Your combined architecture and construction management knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry.
You will regularly attend lectures and tutorials often delivered by the industry's best frontline professionals. You will also undertake professional practice, learn problem-solving techniques using specific case studies and attend site visits to become a valuable work-ready graduate.
A construction management degree can facilitate your path to a challenging and interesting career, with the prospects of extremely high job satisfaction and financial rewards. You may be employed in private organisations such as large construction and development companies or consultancies, or government departments.
The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building.
Careers and outcomes
Your combined architecture and construction management knowledge will make you a valuable architect and project manager in the building industry.
Professional recognition
The construction management course has professional accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building.
On completion of the two-year Master of Architecture and the required period of practical experience, graduates are eligible to sit for registration as an architect in Australia.
Possible careers
- Architect
- Construction Manager
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and 288 credit points from the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Construction Management). You will study design and urban development units in your first four years, and concentrate on urban development studies for the remainder of this course.
Design component
In order to complete the Architecture major, you must complete a total of 240 credit points of core units comprising:
- Architecture, Impact Lab and Design foundation units - 192 credit points
- four units completed as part of the Construction Management component - 48 credit points**
Urban Development component
The Construction Management major component requires completion of 288 credit points (24 units) consisting of:
- 72 credit points of core Urban Development units, including 12cps professional practice unit and 12cps research methods unit.
- 192 credit points of Construction Management discipline units
- 24 credit points capstone project.
**Four units are completed as part of the Construction Management component and will contribute to the completion requirements of both courses.
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 480 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and 288 credit points from the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Construction Management). You will study design and urban development units in your first four years, and concentrate on urban development studies for the remainder of this course.
Design component
In order to complete the Architecture major, you must complete a total of 240 credit points of core units comprising:
- Architecture, Impact Lab and Design foundation units - 192 credit points
- four units completed as part of the Construction Management component - 48 credit points**
Urban Development component
The Construction Management major component requires completion of 288 credit points (24 units) consisting of:
- 72 credit points of core Urban Development units, including 12cps professional practice unit and 12cps research methods unit.
- 192 credit points of Construction Management discipline units
- 24 credit points capstone project.
**Four units are completed as part of the Construction Management component and will contribute to the completion requirements of both courses.
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in either degree area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 79.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2022.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID18
- QTAC code
- 419082
- CRICOS code
- 096573B
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5 years full-time
- 10 years part-time
- 5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 93.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2021
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
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Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
97.20
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Selection rank
99.95
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Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
87.15
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Selection rank
88.80
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Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
82.10
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Selection rank
82.10
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Subject prerequisites
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 79.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 93.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
IELTS Academic / IELTS Online | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
2022 fees
2022: CSP $8,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2022 fees
2022: $32,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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