Diploma of Built Environment
Diploma of Built Environment
Whether you’re looking for a pathway to an undergraduate degree or contemplating a career change, Bond University College’s diploma programs are the ideal steppingstone to university studies. To help you manage your transition to study, our flexible program allows you to customise your subject load – starting with one or…
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Whether you’re looking for a pathway to an undergraduate degree or contemplating a career change, Bond University College’s diploma programs are the ideal steppingstone to university studies.
To help you manage your transition to study, our flexible program allows you to customise your subject load – starting with one or two subjects part-time and building to full-time as your confidence grows. Alternatively, you can complete the diploma in just eight months studying full-time and start your chosen bachelor’s degree at the third semester mark.
The Diploma of Built Environment is a direct pathway into undergraduate studies in property, construction management and quantity surveying, project management and architecture. It offers a broad understanding of planning processes, building structures, land economy and the environment, with the option to tailor your program to suit your future study plans.
One of the key benefits of opting to start your university studies with a diploma is the extra support Bond University College offers. You’ll be well prepared for academic study in your first few weeks with an intensive skills program that covers essay writing, critical reading, study techniques, time management and more. There’s more face-to-face teaching time in small group classes. And you’ll have access to one-on-one tutoring, workshops and targeted study help through the Academic Skills Centre.
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.
Where will your degree take you?
Property, construction management and quantity surveying, project management and architecture forms some of the largest economic sectors. These industries seek graduates with distinctive skills, knowledge, and practical experience across a variety of fields.
Further undergraduate and postgraduate study will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for the best chance at success in your chosen career. Career pathways include architecture, building and construction management, contract administration, site management, facilities management, building services, quantity surveying, property development, project management, cost management and general management.
Graduate outcomes
Most of our diploma graduates opt to transition to a full degree program. Successful completion of the Diploma of Built Environment guarantees you a place in related bachelor’s degrees at Bond University.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
