This is an early exit program only. Applicants apply to Bachelor of Construction Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws and exit with the Bachelor of Construction Management Studies award. 2769.5 - Bachelor of Construction Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws The course offers multi-skilling and highly marketable career paths in construction management and law. It equips students with professional legal skills and knowledge which are required by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to legal practice, to solve non-legal problems and undertake specialised study in topical local and international law. Students also develop attributes essential to Construction and Project Managers, Building and Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and Building Researchers which lead to professional accreditation. Topics covered include: construction law, technology, economics and resource management.
Students undertake 1200 hours of approved construction management–related practicum. Honours study programs are available. Accreditation Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. Graduates from this program may be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Institute of Building. Graduates may apply to upgrade to corporate membership with the Australian Institute of Building after achieving three years relevant experience following completion of this double degree.
