Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Honours)
Overview
Our Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Honours) qualifies you to certify buildings of all classes in the residential and commercial sectors, assess building documentation for codes and standards compliance, and inspect staged works on all classes of buildings, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Enjoy the flexibility of studying part-time and online, allowing you to balance your study around your work commitments. Through authentic projects and assessments that reflect real practices, combined with an experienced teaching team, you will be prepared for a career in building surveying and certification.
As a building surveyor, you will interpret and enforce laws and regulations controlling building and construction and find jobs with federal, state and local government departments and authorities, private certification practices and building industry licensing boards.
Study Experience
- Flexible Online Study
- Industry Relevant
- Part-time Study
- Seamless Pathways
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Honours) prepares you for a role as a Building Surveyor and will allow you to pursue employment opportunities within:
- local government, state and federal authorities
- licensing and code boards
- private certifiers.
As a graduate of this course, you will be capable of assessing buildings of all classes in the residential and commercial sectors, assess building documentation for codes and standards compliance, and inspect staged works on all classes of buildings, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available Locations
Your Course
You must complete 30 units (192 credits):
- 1The core structure (29 units)
- 2One elective unit
What You'll Study
Core Units
You will study the 29 core units from the list below.
You will only be required to complete one of the following:
- BLAR11056 Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing
- PPMP11001 Project Management Principles
- PPMP11002 Project Planning and Integration
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
Professional Practice - Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Core
The CC61 Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Honours) course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) https://www.aibs.com.au/If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2025 via our Institute Profile.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.
Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in November each year.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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Extra Admission Information
Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.
Applying for 2026
Applications for 2026 via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) open in April 2025.
More information will be available soon.
