Your Built Environment career starts here
The upcoming semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they're on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond's exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.
Considering a career in either property or construction management and quantity surveying? Look no further than the Diploma of Built Environment to start you on your journey.
Pathway into the third semester of a Bond Bachelor program
The Diploma of Built Environment is a two-semester program, allowing you to complete your diploma in only eight months. Upon successful completion of the diploma, you can pathway into the third semester of a Bond University undergraduate degree with a possible 80 credit points.
Below is an example of some of the degrees our diploma programs credit into.
| Diploma Program | Bachelor Program | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Built Environment | Bachelor of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying | 8 |
| Diploma of Built Environment | Bachelor of Property | 8 |
| Diploma of Built Environment | Bachelor of Project Management | 6 |
| Diploma of Built Environment | Bachelor of Design in Architecture 2021 or later version | 6 |
Key features
- Complete your diploma in only eight months
- Integrate into the university environment from day one
- Have the support of extra tutorials just for diploma students
- Articulate into the third semester of the corresponding bachelor program
About the program
The Diploma of Built Environment provides a foundation for a career in various property sectors. This program enables students to specialise in either property or construction management and quantity surveying. Successful completion of the program provides students with a pathway to most Bond University undergraduate degrees, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their next program of study. Show more
The Diploma of Built Environment provides a foundation for a career in various property sectors. This program enables students to specialise in either property or construction management and quantity surveying. Successful completion of the program provides students with a pathway to most Bond University undergraduate degrees, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their next program of study. Students are advised to check the degree study structures online to confirm for which subjects they may receive credit. Show less
| Mode | On Campus and Remote Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all students, from all parts of the world. |
| Duration | 2 semesters (8 months) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Diploma |
| Study area | Architecture and Built Environment, Foundation Programs |
| Program code | CO-00018 |
| CRICOS code | 098537A |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
- BCAS01-020 Academic Skills*
- BCDP02-101 Critical Thinking and Communication
- BCDP02-102 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership
- BCDP02-103 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse
- BCDP02-062 Understanding Buildings 1
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes
- BCDP02-068 Introduction to Structures
- BCDP02-056 Transforming Places
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Property
- BCAS01-020 Academic Skills*
- BCDP02-101 Critical Thinking and Communication
- BCDP02-102 Collaboration, Teams and Leadership
- BCDP02-103 Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse
- BCDP02-062 Understanding Buildings 1
- BCDP02-056 Transforming Places
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes
Plus one elective from the below which will be determined depending on your semester commencement. Please refer to the program structure and sequence plan for this program.
*BCAS01-020 Academic Skills is a compulsory 0 credit point subject that provides you with core academic skills including referencing, academic writing and time management. It must be completed in your first semester (Weeks 2 to 6).
The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
Semester program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2022: $15,800* per semester average
- Students commencing study in 2023: $16,200* per semester average
Total program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2022: $31,600
- Students commencing study in 2023: $32,400
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.
Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.
* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.
Academic requirements
Domestic Applicants with recent secondary education
Entry score for 2021 entry
| Min ATAR | Min OP |
|---|---|
| 50 | 20 |
International Students
View the International academic entry requirements.
International Secondary School students
For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.
Alternative entry pathways
For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:
- Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
- Bond University Diploma programs
- Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
- Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
- Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result 144
- Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
- Employment experience (ANZCO Skill level 3 for 1 year full-time equivalent) verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.
For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.
English language proficiency requirements - IELTS Academic Overall 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
Key dates
How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.