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Diploma of Construction Studies

Diploma.
University of Southern Queensland

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Diploma of Construction Studies is a supported pathway into university study for people new to construction. You’ll build core academic skills (including academic English and tertiary maths) while being introduced to construction methods, materials and residential construction management. The program includes free foundational courses and can provide credit toward further undergraduate construction study at UniSQ. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

What you might learn

To graduate from the Diploma of Construction Studies, you must successfully complete 8 units of study.

Career outcome

This diploma can be taken as a standalone qualification or used as a pathway into UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Construction. It may help you move into entry-level construction and built-environment roles such as site or construction operations support, assistant to a site supervisor, project administration/support roles, entry-level draftsperson/CAD assistant, assistant estimator or cost control assistant, or building surveying assistant. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

ATAR 50.00 or equivalent.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$4,768 per year

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Information

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1 years

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January, May, August

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External

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconSTUDENT SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP 2022 MACC

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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