Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

About the course

This honours degree prepares you for leadership roles across building and infrastructure projects, covering the full construction process from planning and procurement to delivery. You’ll build practical capability in areas such as project and contract management, estimating and quantity surveying, building surveying, and WHS. Flexible study options let you learn on campus, online or in a blended mode while engaging with industry-relevant, practical assessment. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers across the building and infrastructure sectors, working with major contractors, consultants and developers. Typical roles include construction manager, project manager, contract administrator, estimator, quantity surveyor, and building surveyor/certifier, as well as opportunities in facilities management and property development. The Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) supports professional pathways in construction and the built environment.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)