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Associate Degree of Construction

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Associate Degree of Construction (ADCN)
Entry requirements
ATAR 62.00
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • External
Campus
  • Springfield
Duration
  • 2 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May
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Overview

  • The Associate Degree of Construction will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.
  • Gain specialised skills in built environment, quantity surveying and building services design as well as the qualifications for higher salaries and job prospects in the building and construction industries. 
  • Get hands-on with practical course material and work with professional equipment alongside learning about the management of construction of some of the world’s biggest projects.
  • Develop the knowledge to work in the industries of commercial, industrial, civil, and residential construction and apply your skills in problem-solving, analysis, and engineering design. 
  • Already got a Diploma through TAFE? Maybe an apprenticeship through your work experience? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Further study

Looking for a Bachelor qualification? Upon completion of the Associate Degree of Construction, you will be able to articulate into the Bachelor of Construction (Honours) and receive credit for courses you completed in the Associate degree. 


Professional accreditation

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Construction meet the Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s technical qualification requirements to hold a Builder Open class of licence and a Builder Project Management Services licence subject to demonstrating the required level of industry experience.

Career outcomes

  • Career opportunities include function roles in construction management such as site management, contract administration, estimating, project management and the like in client organisations, and also in contracting organisations such as builders, medium and large scale construction contractors, and construction project management firms.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education

Adjusted Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances). Unadjusted Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university. 62.00 68.00

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Further admission information

Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank. Find out if you qualify for any adjustment factor pathways such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core major courses 12
Minor courses 4
3 x practice courses (0 units value)
Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns. 

Practical experience

As part of this degree, you will need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical experience within this degree.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Commonwealth supported

The Federal Government contributes to the cost of your course and you need to pay a student contribution.

AUD 9312
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 33040

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP.

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Apply via QTAC

Apply via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) if you:

  • have never studied with UniSQ before, or
  • are a Year 12 student, or
  • want to transfer to UniSQ from another university.
Mode QTAC Codes
External 907075
Springfield 927071

Copy your QTAC code and continue through to the QTAC website to complete your application.

Apply through QTAC

If you are applying via QTAC, please check our application closing dates.

Apply directly to UniSQ

You may be able to apply directly to UniSQ if you:

  • are a current or previous UniSQ student returning to study with complete or incomplete qualifications (excluding Head Start students), or
  • have recently graduated from TAFE.
Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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What are the entry requirements for the Associate Degree in Construction?

At UniSQ, to gain entry into our Associate Degree in Construction you will need to meet specific pre-requisites and assumed knowledge requirements. ‘Assumed knowledge’ is the term we use to explain the minimum level of knowledge we presume you have in some subjects before you start your degree.  

For specific information regarding entry requirements, please view the entry requirements section of this page.  

If you have any questions along the way, our friendly team is here to assist you with any queries you may have. Contact us to learn more.  

Is there a pathway if I don’t meet the entry requirements?
UniSQ offers a number of pathway options if you don’t meet the entry requirements for the Associate Degree of Construction. Our Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Construction) and UniSQ Ready can provide you with the necessary academic and study skills to prepare for university study and meet the relevant admission requirements.
What opportunities are there for hands-on experience during the degree?
Be prepared to step into the workforce. This construction management associate degree offers the opportunity to gain hands on practical experience throughout your studies. You’ll work with industry standard equipment and benefit from practical course material that can be applied in a real-world context.
What are the career opportunities for graduates with an Associate Degree in Construction?
An Associate Degree in Construction (also commonly known as an Associate Degree in Construction Management) prepares you for a range of career opportunities upon the completion of your studies. Those with associates in construction management are ready to enter a range of construction roles including site management, project coordination, contract administration, estimating, as well as other administrative roles.
Are flexible study options available?

At UniSQ you can study our Associate Degree in Construction on-campus or externally, allowing you to learn some of your subject theory online and complete practical experience in person when required. We’ve been delivering distance education for over 40 years, so you can be sure that you are learning your degree from the online education experts.

Discover more about the different ways you can study at UniSQ.