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Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management

The Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management program develops the skills necessary for a role in the integrated design and delivery of building projects. Students develop skills in building design along with an understanding of 'buildability' issues, accurate cost forecasting, risk management, and sustainable project delivery.

Admission

To be admitted to the program, domestic students must have:

• Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate
• Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker)
• Passed The College English test with 70% or higher
• Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher
• Met other entry requirements such as an ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place
• Completed The College Foundation Studies program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub-band
• Completed the College EAP 4 program with a 50% pass
• Passed The College English test with 70% or higher
• Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English subject at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for

Program Structure

The program consists of 340 credit points, including the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Western Sydney University The College Subjects

The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points, which includes two College Preparatory units.

• Penrith Campus
  • First Term of Study:
    • LANG 0050: Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep)
    • BLDG 0002: Building Calculations (WSTC Prep)
    • BLDG 1018: Residential Building (WSTC)
    • ENGR 1037: Construction Communication (WSTC)
  • Second Term of Study:
    • BLDG 2012: Contract Administration (WSTC)
    • BLDG 1016: Building Science (WSTC)
    • ARCH 1005: Drawing and CAD (WSTC)
  • Third Term of Study:
    • BLDG 1008: Construction Work Safety (WSTC)
    • BLDG 1017: Non-Residential Building (WSTC)
    • BLDG 1010: Environmental Building Design (WSTC)

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Building Design Management following a passing grade in all of the above subjects. Students who progress onto Year Two may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above subjects.

Western Sydney University Subjects

For program advice during the second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Building Design Management.

• Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
  • Year 2:
    • Autumn session:
      • CIVL 2016: Civil and Substructure
      • BLDG 2002: Building Measurement
      • ARCH 2003: Development Control
      • Select one elective
    • Spring session:
      • ACCT 1001: Accounting Information for Managers
      • BLDG 2001: Building Estimates and Tendering
      • BLDG 2004: Built Heritage
      • Select one elective
  • Year 3:
    • Autumn session:
      • CIVL 3016: Building Superstructure
      • BUSM 3077: Construction Project Management
      • BLDG 3007: Design Brief Formulation
      • Select one elective
    • Spring session:
      • JUST 3003: Building Law
      • CIVL 3017: Construction Scheduling
      • BLDG 3001: Building Design Process
      • Select one elective
  • Year 4:
    • Autumn session:
      • BLDG 4009: Residential Building Project
      • BLDG 4007: Modern Construction Projects
      • BLDG 4014: Building Design Project (Development Application)
    • Spring session:
      • CIVL 4015: Complex Building Project
      • BLDG 4006: Modern Construction Enterprises
      • BLDG 4015: Building Design Project (Construction Certificate)

Industry Experience

All students enrolled in the Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management must obtain, through their own initiative, 1200 hours of industry-related employment prior to graduation.

To facilitate the recording of such experience, it will be necessary to enroll in BLDG 4012 Industry Based Learning and have an Industry Experience Diary signed off by the Academic Program Advisor.

Replaced Subjects

The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed this subject in 2022 or earlier.

• CIVL 4019 Building Design Project 2 (Honours), replaced by BLDG 4015 Building Design Project (Construction Certificate)