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Property and Built Environment

Do you like designing, planning, and constructing? Are you a creative thinker and problem solver? Shape the future of our built environment by studying the art and science behind the design, construction, and adaptation of man-made structures and landscapes.  

Studying Property & Built Environment in Perth

When you study Property & Built Environment, you explore the intricate relationship between humans and the spaces we inhabit.  

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

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 the specific Institution, the level of study, and your chosen course.  

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"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.  

The theoretical content includes:  

  • Aesthetics and space dynamics 
  • Building economics 
  • Building Science 
  • Building techniques and technologies 
  • Construction management 
  • Architectural design and drawing 
  • Interior design 
  • Urban and regional planning 
  • Surveying 

Fields of work

This study area comprises the following fields of work:

  • Architecture 

  • Building and Construction 

  • Construction management 

  • Interior design 

  • Surveying 

  • Urban and regional planning 

Potential careers

Studying property and the Built Environment opens the doors to a diverse range of exciting careers in planning, creating, maintaining, and improving the spaces 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 the practical experience you need to build a successful career.

Graduates can pursue a range of careers in: 

  • Architect 

  • Interior Designer 

  • Construction Manager 

  • Building Surveyor 

  • Urban Planner / Town Planner 

 

Jobs in high demand 

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 the future. In 2022, around 1.1 million people were employed in the construction industry in Australia.

According to the National Skills Commission, the following jobs are projected to grow in demand by 2026.  

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

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

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

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

Find a course

FAQs

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

  • Bachelor of Architecture 
  • Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning 
  • Bachelor of Construction Management 
  • Bachelor of Surveying 

At Perth VET colleges, you can study: 

  • Diploma of Building and Construction 
  • Certificate or Diploma of Surveying and Spatial Information Services 
  • Diploma of Built Environment 
  • Diploma of Interior Design 
  • 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 the requirements on the institution’s website. Most courses will require demonstrated English language competence – an IELTS score of at least 6.5. 

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

  • Problem-Solving 

  • Project Management 

  • Teamwork 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Design 

  • Communication 

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.  

Where to study Property & Built Environment in Perth