Property and Built Environment

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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.

Property & Built Environment Courses in Perth

In order to become a fully registered architect, you will need to complete a Bachelor of Architecture or Architectural Design, followed by a Master of Architecture – a total of five years of study. After this, you must complete another two years of professional practice in order to become fully qualified.

Other popular university courses that are offered in this field include the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, Bachelor of Construction Management, and Bachelor of Surveying.

Many people employed in this field have certificates or diplomas in vocational education and training (VET), which can be completed at a public TAFE or private VET provider. These qualifications take between six months and two years to complete, depending on your course and level of study.

Some of the VET courses offered in this field include the Diploma of Building and Construction, Certificate or Diploma of Surveying and Spatial Information Services, Diploma of Built Environment, Diploma of Interior Design, and Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Exterior and Interior Design).

No matter which area you choose to specialise in, your course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your industry knowledge and skills to be successful in your field.

What does the built environment include?

The built environment encompasses the physical surroundings humans have created, designed, and built for various purposes, such as to provide shelter, places where we can learn and work, spaces where we can have fun, and more.

Some key elements of the built environment include:

Buildings
Other infrastructure, such as roads, power and water supplies
Public spaces
Landscapes
Transportation systems
Demolition
Renovation
Maintenance
Urban and regional planning
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Historic preservation

Understanding and studying the built environment involves examining the relationships between these elements and the social, economic, and environmental impacts they have on individuals, communities, and the planet as a whole.

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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. 