Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction
Management (Honours
Course information
Deakin’s Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) is a unique course that combines studies in key aspects of the built environment.
Explore architectural ideas and design approaches at the same time as learning how to manage construction projects, no matter their scale or scope. Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in architecture, design, construction and project management, while exploring your options for a diverse career in the built environment industry.
With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll gain plenty of hands-on experience with opportunities for industry placements and involvement in real-world projects. Develop creative process and practical skills by exploring design, drawing, digital fabrications, measuring, estimating, project management and construction knowledge. Graduate workplace-ready with opportunities for site visits, international study tours and exchanges.
Why choose Deakin
Career outcomes
This cross-discipline course gives you more options for your future career. Career opportunities include:
- architect*
- construction Manager
- 3D architectural modeller
- building designer
- building project manager
- draftsperson
- estimator
- quantity surveyor
- contract administrator.
Upon graduating, if you would like to pursue a career as a registered Architect, you are able to articulate to Deakin’s accredited postgraduate studies in Architecture. This enables you to undertake part of the requirements for registration as an Architect under the Architects Registration Board of Victoria, and Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.
Professional recognition
The construction management stream of this combined course is professionally accredited by industry. Graduates qualify for membership of:
- Australian Institute of Building (AIB)
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The architecture stream of this combined course is subject to regular and rigorous review processes, carried out by external professional bodies.
- Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA).
- Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
When this combined course is followed with the Master of Architecture (Design Management) you will have successfully completed an accredited academic qualification and on your way to becoming a registered architect with the ARVB Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
