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Property and Built Environment

Do you like designing, planning, and constructing? Are you a creative thinker and problem solver? Shape ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøfuture of our built environment by studying ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøart and science behind ·¬ÇÑÉçÇødesign, construction, and adaptation of man-made structures and landscapes.  

Studying Property & Built Environment in Perth

When you study Property & Built Environment, you explore ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøintricate relationship between humans and ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøspaces we inhabit. Ìý

This area of study includes architecture, construction, interior design, surveying, urban planning, and more. Professionals in this field plan, create, maintain, and improve ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøspaces in which we live and work. Ìý

The average cost of a Property & Built Environment degree in Australia?

Prices range from approximately AUD $25,000 to AUD $40,000 per year.*

**Tuition fees can vary depending on factors such as ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøspecific Institution, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇølevel of study, and your chosen course. Ìý

Student stories

Listen to what students from all over ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøworld love most about living and studying in Perth.

Wilson
"Perth is a city of engineers, especially because of its big mining industry."
Rutvi Timbadia
"Perth is a great place to pursue a mining career."
Torres
"I chose Perth because it is close to my home country, Malaysia."

Theoretical Content

As a student, you will learn how to integrate structural and aesthetic elements in buildings and construction methods, techniques, and materials. Ìý

The theoretical content includes: Ìý

  • Aesthetics and space dynamicsÌý
  • Building economicsÌý
  • Building ScienceÌý
  • Building techniques and technologiesÌý
  • Construction managementÌý
  • Architectural design and drawingÌý
  • Interior designÌý
  • Urban and regional planningÌý
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Fields of work

This study area comprises ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøfollowing fields of work:

  • ArchitectureÌý

  • Building and ConstructionÌý

  • Construction managementÌý

  • Interior designÌý

  • SurveyingÌý

  • Urban and regional planningÌý

Potential careers

Studying property and ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøBuilt Environment opens ·¬ÇÑÉçÇødoors to a diverse range of exciting careers in planning, creating, maintaining, and improving ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøspaces in which we live and work.

Different specialists in this industry often work together to create a successful project.

With a qualification from a leading international education provider, you’ll build incredible employability prospects and gain ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøpractical experience you need to build a successful career.

Graduates can pursue a range of careers in:Ìý

  • ArchitectÌý

  • Interior DesignerÌý

  • Construction ManagerÌý

  • Building SurveyorÌý

  • Urban Planner / Town PlannerÌý

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Jobs in high demandÌý

Architecture, construction, and planning professionals are in high demand in Australia. The industry has always been strong in Western Australia but is expected to grow strongly in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøfuture. In 2022, around 1.1 million people were employed in ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøconstruction industry in Australia.

According to theÌý, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøfollowing jobs are projected to grow in demand by 2026.ÌýÌý

  • Construction professionals will grow by 5.8% - an extra 66,400 jobsÌý

  • Construction Managers will grow by at least 10% - an extra 11,400 jobsÌý

  • Architects will grow by 16.8% - from 26,400 to 30,800 extra jobsÌý

  • Urban and regional planners will grow by 18.6% - from 13,600 to 16,200 extra jobs
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FAQs

There are a range of Property & Built Environment courses available across various institutions in Perth. The undergraduate degrees available at Perth universities include:Ìý

  • Bachelor of ArchitectureÌý
  • Bachelor of Urban and Regional PlanningÌý
  • Bachelor of Construction ManagementÌý
  • Bachelor of ³§³Ü°ù±¹±ð²â¾±²Ô²µÌý

At Perth VET colleges, you can study:Ìý

  • Diploma of Building and ConstructionÌý
  • Certificate or Diploma of Surveying and Spatial Information ServicesÌý
  • Diploma of Built EnvironmentÌý
  • Diploma of Interior DesignÌý
  • Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Exterior and Interior Design).

Each University and course has different entry requirements. You can use our Course Search to find your course and check ·¬ÇÑÉçÇørequirements on ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøinstitution’s website. Most courses will require demonstrated English language competence – an IELTS score of at least 6.5.Ìý

The key skills developed during a Property & Built Environment program include:Ìý

  • Problem-SolvingÌý

  • Project ManagementÌý

  • TeamworkÌý

  • Attention to detailÌý

  • DesignÌý

  • CommunicationÌý

Many Western Australian institutions offer a range of scholarships to international students who qualify for assistance. Each institution has its own eligibility criteria and application processes. Ìý

Where to study Property & Built Environment in Perth