Your career options are endless with a Bond University Diploma of Built Environment
Considering a career in either property, construction management and quantity surveying, or sustainable environments and planning? 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 Sustainable Environments and Planning | 8 |
| Diploma of Built Environment | Bachelor of Architectural Studies | 4 |
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, construction management and quantity surveying, or sustainable environments and planning.
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, construction management and quantity surveying, or sustainable environments and planning.
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 |
| 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] |
Mandatory subjects
- BCAS01-020 Academic Skills*
- BCDP02-101 Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE11-001)
- BCDP02-102 Leadership and Team Dynamics (CORE11-002)
- BCDP02-103 Ethical Thought and Action (CORE11-003)
Students must complete the mandatory subjects above, plus five elective subjects pertaining to the mainstream undergraduate program (refer to sequencing plans below).
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Sustainable Environments & Planning
Please choose five of the following
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment (SSUD11-105)
- BCDP02-029 Environmental and Economic Impact Assessment (SSUD12-212)
- BCDP02-027 Sustainable Development and Society (SSUD11-102)
- BCDP02-032 Strategic Land Use and Planning (SDUP12-201)
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes (SSUD11-300)
- BCDP02-031 Spatial Information Systems (SSUD12-200)
- BCDP02-060 Marine and Coastal Environments (SDES11-109)
- BCDP02-030 Principles of Urban Design (SSUD12-220)
- BCDP02-055 Economic and Social Foundations of Planning (SSUD12-208)
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Property
Students must complete the mandatory subjects, plus BCDP02-062 Understanding Buildings 1 (SSUD11-101), plus four electives from the below.
- BCDP02-062 Understanding Buildings 1 (SSUD11-101)
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment (SSUD11-105)
- BCDP02-061 Real Estate Property Rights (SSUD11-106)
- BCDP02-027 Sustainable Development and Society (SSUD11-102)
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes (SSUD11-300)
- BCDP02-008 Accounting for Decision Making (ACCT11-100)
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
Students must complete the mandatory subjects, plus BCDP02-062 Understanding Buildings 1 (SSUD11-101), plus four electives from the below.
- BCDP02-059 Managing Projects (SSUD12-103)
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment (SSUD11-105)
- BCDP02-027 Sustainable Development and Society (SSUD11-102)
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes (SSUD11-300)
- BCDP02-056 Introduction to the Property and Construction Industries (SSUD11-103)
*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 an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:
- 2019 fees: $14,720 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
- 2020 fees: $15,680 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
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 if you went to another university.
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.
Domestic students
Entry to the Diploma of Built Environment requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent (OP 16 – 21 or ATAR 45.25 or better). Bond University College also offers tertiary preparation programs Foundation Program and University Preparation Program for students who do not currently have the required academic qualifications.
- Work experience - ANZCO Skill level 3 for 1 year full-time equivalent
- Incomplete Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (passing grades in 2 subjects)
- STAT result of 144
- OP ineligible Schedule equivalent rank to OP 16 - 21
For alternate means of entry such as work experience or the Special Tertiary Admissions Test please contact the Office of Future Students.
Toll-free: 1800 074 074 (in Australia)
Tel: +61 7 5595 2222 (international)
Email: [email protected]
International students
International academic entry requirements.
English language requirements
- Pass in Bond University College EAP Level 2 or
- IELTS 6 (no subscore less than 5.5)
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.