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Foundation of Degree Transfer Construction Management in Building
University of Newcastle College of International Education
- Newcastle, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Non-AQF Year 1 equivalent pathway into Year 2 of the University of Newcastle Construction Management (Building) bachelor degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Degree Transfer Construction Management in Building. Strengthen business problem solving
- organizational analysis
- and professional communication through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Project management
- contract management
- quantity surveying
- estimating
- building surveying and certification
- facilities management
- property development
- WHS
Curriculum
- Ten courses over two semesters: construction technology
- construction ecology
- digital communication and communication in the built environment
- construction law and legislation
- building codes and compliance
- sequencing and representation
- construction management fundamentals
- and Academic English A and B. Gives 80 credit points toward Year 2 of the honours bachelor.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent (country-specific minimum average)
- English IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent
- completers enter Year 2 of the bachelor without a further English test.
Accepted academic background
Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent (country-specific, e.g. Australia Year 12 average 50% or ATAR 50; China Senior Middle 3 with 65%; India ISC/CBSE Year 12 with 55% across 4 academic subjects)
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your country and the intake dates. Apply through the Applicant Portal or an authorised agent. A paper application form may also be accepted. Upload certified copies of transcripts
- qualifications and English translations. An interview
- Genuine Student form or financial documents may be requested. Accept the offer in the portal with passport details
- then pay fees through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and lodge the student visa in ImmiAccount. Receive the Welcome Guide and orientation details about four weeks before the start.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $36,200 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | $65,910 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Callaghan Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Pathway Programs |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | College of International Education program scholarships range from 5% to 30% of programme tuition for eligible full-fee international students beginning in 2027. Awards are normally assessed automatically; amount depends on grades, nationality and programme, with progression conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $36,200 AUD per year. The deposit is $65,910 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5.

