Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Queensland University of Technology

Program Overview

At QUT, the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying is a hands-on journey where creativity meets real-world building know-how. It’s perfect for students who love imagining beautiful, functional spaces and want to see their ideas through from design to construction — learning not just how to create inspiring places, but how to manage them in practice.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1: You’ll start by building a strong foundation in both design and construction. Through units like Architectural Design Studio 1, Building Technology Fundamentals, and Introduction to Construction Management, you’ll begin to explore how spaces are imagined, drawn, and communicated — seeing the balance between form and function in every project.

Years 2–3: This is where your skills really take shape. In advanced design studios like Architecture Design 4 and Architecture Design 5, you’ll tackle more complex forms and sites, while complementary units in construction, such as Construction Measurement and Estimating and Building Services and Contracts, show you how projects are planned, measured, and managed. It’s the stage where your creative ideas gain technical depth.

Year 4 and beyond: Your learning becomes highly project-focused and closely tied to industry. Studios like Architecture Design 6 challenge you with sustainable, ethical design problems, while construction units such as Strategic Construction Management and Advanced Quantity Surveying prepare you to lead real projects. You’ll also complete professional work experience, giving you direct connections to industry and hands-on skills for the workplace.

Focus Areas:
Architectural design, construction management, quantity surveying, sustainable built environments.

Learning Outcomes:
Graduates leave ready to design innovative, sustainable spaces, confidently manage building projects, and analyse costs and workflows professionally.

Professional Alignment:
This double degree is shaped with strong industry input, including structured work-integrated learning and professional experience, giving you a clear pathway into roles across both architecture and construction.

Reputation & Employability:
QUT is recognized globally for its built environment programs, ranked in the top 150 by QS. Graduates are highly employable, well connected, and respected in both design and construction sectors, making this a degree that opens doors across the industry.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you’re looking for a program that’s all about learning by doing, QUT’s combined Bachelor of Architectural Design and Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) with Construction Management and Quantity Surveying is designed for exactly that. Here, you won’t just read about buildings or construction projects — you’ll actually work on them, seeing firsthand how design and delivery come together. From day one, you’ll be tackling real design challenges in advanced studios and workshops, collaborating with students from other disciplines just like in real-world professional teams.

The course is also deeply connected to industry. You’ll have plenty of chances to build professional networks, gain placements, and even land jobs before you graduate. Work experience and networking aren’t just extras here — they’re woven right into your studies, so the skills you develop are exactly what employers are looking for.

Some of the hands-on experiences you’ll dive into include:

Advanced design studios and fabrication workshops — get your hands on real projects with expert guidance and practical tools as part of your core learning.
Real-world construction projects — your coursework is integrated with industry practice, so what you learn is immediately relevant.
Professional work experience — complete at least 30 days (225 hours) in construction management or quantity surveying settings during your degree.
Exclusive placements and cadetships — work with major companies like Multiplex and Lendlease, gaining exposure to large-scale projects.
Multidisciplinary teamwork — collaborate with students from different built environment fields to tackle authentic industry challenges.
Networking events — connect regularly with professionals, alumni, and potential employers throughout your studies.

In short, if you want a degree that feels like real professional practice while you study — with studios, projects, placements, and industry connections — this QUT program is built around exactly that hands-on journey.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from QUT’s Bachelor of Architectural Design / Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying) prepares you to step confidently into roles where design meets delivery — turning built‑environment projects from ideas into reality. Students in this double degree consistently land full‑time work because the skills you develop — from creative design thinking to practical project coordination — are exactly what employers are looking for. Graduates often move into roles like architectural designer, construction manager, quantity surveyor, or project manager across both public and private sectors, giving you lots of career options.

Career Support & Employability

QUT’s Careers and Employability team is there to help you every step of the way — refining your resume, practicing interviews, exploring career paths, and connecting with employers. The degree also includes at least 30 days (225 hours) of professional work experience in construction management and quantity surveying, so you graduate with real, hands-on experience that employers value.

Industry Connections & Partnerships

You’ll get chances to work on real projects and even secure cadetships and placements with major companies like Multiplex and Lendlease. Regular networking events and guest lectures bring experienced professionals to campus, so you can start building your industry connections early — even before you graduate.

Reputation & Graduate Outcomes

QUT is consistently ranked among the top universities globally for architecture and the built environment, giving your degree strong international recognition. Our architecture graduates, in particular, enjoy high full-time employment rates and competitive starting salaries compared with other universities in the region.

Learning That Matters

You’ll collaborate in multidisciplinary teams on real-world design and construction challenges. This combination of creative architectural thinking and practical project management and quantity surveying skills makes you adaptable across a wide range of professional environments.

Further Academic Progression

After this double degree, there are clear pathways to continue your studies. If design is your passion, the Master of Architecture can lead to professional registration as an architect. On the built environment side, postgraduate study in project management or related fields can deepen your expertise and open doors to leadership roles. Graduate study can also take you into planning, urban design research, or teaching — whatever sparks your interest.

If you want a program that blends creative design skills with hands-on construction expertise, and prepares you for careers that employers are actively looking to fill, this double degree at QUT is a perfect fit.