Victoria University
3 years full-time or longer for part-time
Become a registered building surveyor with Victoria University's specialized 3-year Bachelor degree, the only one offered in Victoria. Study 100% online with just 9 scheduled hours per week, and graduate ready to address Australia's critical shortage of building surveyors in the booming construction industry.
Entry requirements vary based on your background. Recent secondary school applicants need completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English. VET/TAFE applicants need an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation. Those with prior higher education study need full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award or two units of higher education studies. Applicants with work and life experience need minimum five years in Construction, Environmental Sustainability or similar fields, or completion of secondary school more than two years ago with required English scores. No minimum ATAR required.
First Year Core: Maths for Builders, Basic Structural Mechanics, Built Environment Communication and Skills, Fundamentals of Building Construction, Introduction to Architectural Design, Structural Principles in Construction, Measurement and Estimating, and Building Science. Year 2 focuses on Building Planning Process, Building Regulations, Building and Construction Studies, Performance Based Solutions, Building Systems and Services, Building Materials, Risk and Safety Management, and Building Development and Compliance. Year 3 covers High Rise Development and Compliance, Advanced Building Surveying, Project Management Practice, Building Services Management, Construction Economics, Complex Construction, and two capstone Building Surveying Projects. Throughout the course, you'll develop expertise in building and construction legislation and auditing, inspection procedures, building codes and regulations, industry standards in professional practice, building safety and design including fire safety, and sustainable construction techniques and materials.
Victoria University is the only institution in Victoria offering a specialized Bachelor of Building Surveying degree. VU ranks in the top 3% of universities worldwide and is #1 for skills development according to QILT. The course is informed by industry partners including Hendry Group, McKenzie Group Consulting, Engineers Australia, and the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. Students benefit from real-world projects, guest speakers, work site visits, and industry expos. The program is taught by committed academics with extensive industry experience, and in third year, students complete an applied real-world capstone project sourced from industry partners, setting them up for workplace success.
As a qualified building surveyor, you'll address Australia's critical skills shortage in the booming construction industry. You can work independently as a self-employed professional or in the private and public sectors for building proprietors, contractors, developers, local/state/national government bodies, and consultancy practices. Starting salaries typically begin at $80,000, with experienced fully-qualified building surveyors earning up to $250,000 per year. You'll hold Victorian Building Authority (VBA) registration in the building surveyor (unlimited) class and graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).
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