Construction

Major/Minor/Specialisation !B-ENVS-MAJ+1002 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus: 2009

Coordinator

Peter Ashford

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Old Commerce Building
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010
T:+61 3 8344 6417
F: +61 3 8344 5532
E: envs-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au
Overview: Construction explores the management of people, processes and materials on specific building projects as well as more broadly, across the building industry. Just as the building industry embraces both building and commerce, so will your studies in construction, with subjects undertaken in everything from construction, structures, commerce, management and law. The breadth of the construction profession is further revealed by site visits, guest speakers and teachers who work in the industry who will ensure that your studies are grounded in the real world.

Careers and Further Study: Bachelor of Environments graduates with a construction major might work in construction management or quantity surveying in Australia or internationally. The construction major provides a strong grounding that prepares you for further studies in the Master of Construction Management. For more information on the Master of Construction Management, please visit the Melbourne School of Design web site: www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-school
Objectives: By the end of a three year Bachelor of Environments degree with a construction major, you will have developed a breadth of knowledge and competence in areas from construction to management. For more information visit: www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Options:

Recommended first year Bachelor of Environments electives

It is recommended that students majoring in Construction complete the following first year elective:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Core second year subjects for the Construction major

Students majoring in Construction must complete the following second year (200-level) core subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Core third year subjects for the Construction major

Students majoring in Construction must complete the third year (300-level) core subjects oulined below. Please note these subjects will be available from 2010.

  • Construction Management; PLUS
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2009
12.50
Not offered in 2009
12.50

Breadth Subjects

Bachelor of Environments students must complete 75 credit points of subjects selected from those available as breadth for Bachelor of Environments students; including at least one subject at 300-level. For a complete listing of available subjects please see: https://app.portal.unimelb.edu.au/CSCApplication/faces/htdocs/user/breadth/BreadthSearch.jsp

The following is a list of highly recommended breadth elective subjects. Completion of these subjects are required for professional accreditation:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Bachelor of Environments electives

All Bachelor of Environments students must complete 37.5 points of Bachelor of Environments Electives. For a complete listing of available subjects please see:

http://www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au/electives/

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For more information on this major and to view a sample course plan please visit

http://www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au/about/fields-of-study/construction.html

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Links to further information: www.benvs.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Environments

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