Your Built Environment career starts here
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 Project Management | 7 |
| Diploma of Built Environment | Bachelor of Design in Architecture | 5 |
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
- BCDP02-102 Leadership and Team Dynamics
- BCDP02-103 Ethical Thought and Action
- BCDP02-062 Understanding Buildings 1
Students must complete the mandatory subjects above, plus four elective subjects pertaining to the mainstream undergraduate program (refer to sequencing plans below).
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
Please choose four electives from the below.
- BCDP02-068 Introduction to Structures
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes
- BCDP02-056 Transforming Places
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment
- BCDP02-059 Managing Projects
Structure to articulate to the Bachelor of Property
Please choose four electives from the below.
- BCDP02-008 Accounting for Decision Making
- BCDP02-027 Sustainable Development and Society
- BCDP02-036 Planning Processes
- BCDP02-058 Land Economy and the Environment
- BCDP02-065 Principles of Property Valuation
*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:
- 2020 fees: $15,680 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
- 2021 fees: $16,240 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 - 20 /ATAR 64.95-50.00). Bond University College also offers tertiary preparation programs Foundation Program and Diploma 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 - 20
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.