Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (080118A)

Deakin University’s Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) is a unique degree that combines studies in key aspects of the built environment. Explore architectural ideas and design approaches while 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 students' options for a diverse career in the built environment industry.

With an emphasis on practical learning, students will 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 fabrication, measuring, estimating, project management and construction knowledge. Graduate workplace-ready with opportunities for site visits, international study tours and exchange.

The Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) qualifies students to work in Australia or overseas, in more than 50 countries. It offers an excellent mix of hands-on practice and theory, so that students graduate job ready.

While studying a combined course in architecture and construction management students will learn about: • architectural history, theory and design • computer-aided modelling and digital fabrication • drawing and model making as part of the design process • building economics and law • building practice • measurement and estimation • project management • quantity surveying • construction technology building science and the environment.

Within this course, students will work closely with other architecture and construction management students, creating a multidisciplinary learning experience that stands out to potential employers.

It will also allow students to better recognize the mindset and drivers of an architect or construction manager when working together in industry.

With the design (architecture) component of this course, students will gain practical skills studying real-world projects in a studio environment and develop students' ability to generate, analyze and communicate their own ideas.

The construction management component will give students the skills to manage small-to-large projects that need knowledge across construction technology and processes, resource management, law, information technology, environmental management and construction economics.