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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
March, October
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Online, Perth, Sydney
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
Not applicable
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MConPrac
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Course code
1209410
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
International snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time
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Location
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Placement
Yes Learn more
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ATAR
Not applicable
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MConPrac
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Course code
1209410
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
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"This course blends advanced technical knowledge and management skills with real-world application, ensuring our graduates are job-ready."
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically analyse and reflect on complex and emerging issues in construction practice and management. Practice creative thinking techniques to drive innovative solutions to problems in construction practice and management. Apply advanced and integrated knowledge of project management, technical skills and sustainable development principles to address real-world challenges in construction practice and management. Plan and execute a substantial research project that generates and applies new knowledge in construction management, contributing to professional practice or scholarship. |
GA2: Creativity Practice creative thinking techniques to drive innovative solutions to problems in construction practice and management. Plan and execute a substantial research project that generates and applies new knowledge in construction management, contributing to professional practice or scholarship. |
GA3: Ethical practice Critically reflect on professional practice with intellectual independence, autonomy, and sound personal judgement to support continuous learning and development. Employ professional skills, including teamwork, advanced communication, and intercultural competence, underpinned by ethical frameworks, to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders in construction practice. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Critically analyse and reflect on complex and emerging issues in construction practice and management. Practice creative thinking techniques to drive innovative solutions to problems in construction practice and management. Plan and execute a substantial research project that generates and applies new knowledge in construction management, contributing to professional practice or scholarship. Apply advanced and integrated knowledge of project management, technical skills and sustainable development principles to address real-world challenges in construction practice and management. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Critically analyse and reflect on complex and emerging issues in construction practice and management. Critically reflect on professional practice with intellectual independence, autonomy, and sound personal judgement to support continuous learning and development. Plan and execute a substantial research project that generates and applies new knowledge in construction management, contributing to professional practice or scholarship. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply advanced and integrated knowledge of project management, technical skills and sustainable development principles to address real-world challenges in construction practice and management. Employ professional skills, including teamwork, advanced communication, and intercultural competence, underpinned by ethical frameworks, to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders in construction practice. |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply advanced and integrated knowledge of project management, technical skills and sustainable development principles to address real-world challenges in construction practice and management. Employ professional skills, including teamwork, advanced communication, and intercultural competence, underpinned by ethical frameworks, to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders in construction practice. Plan and execute a substantial research project that generates and applies new knowledge in construction management, contributing to professional practice or scholarship. |
This course includes 480 hours of work-integrated learning composed of work placement and an industry research project. Students are required to formulate and execute a research project related to the needs of industry, working in collaboration with an academic supervisor and an industry mentee.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Brisbane | Term 1, Term 5 |
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 5 |
| Melbourne | Term 1, Term 5 |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 5 |
| Sydney | Term 1, Term 5 |
| Online | Term 1 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Construction Practice will be well-equipped for career pathways in occupations such as construction managers and associated occupations, including construction owner representative, construction scheduling manager, construction procurement manager, construction contract administration manager, construction risk management manager, design manager required because of Design and Construct contracts and OHS manager.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
To meet admission requirements, applicants must have one of:
- An Australian bachelor degree (equivalent or higher) in a related discipline which includes architecture, building science, civil or construction or structural or mechanical or architecture engineering, quantity surveying and construction project management; OR,
- An Australian bachelor degree (equivalent or higher) in an unrelated discipline and at least 2 years full-time work experience in the building and construction industry.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements can consider the Graduate Certificate of Construction Practice as a pathway to Master of Construction Practice.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows. Don’t meet the English language requirements? View our English language programs.
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Construction Practice, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising:
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14 core units (192 credit points)
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice.
Other things to consider
Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.
Course structure
Why study Engineering at Southern Cross University
Industry connections
Strong industry connections for work placement and networking
Career in demand
There is a national shortfall in construction professionals
Go global
Join a career with global job opportunities
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic students
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.
Commonwealth Supported Places:
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.
Full Fee-Paying Places:
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Scholarships vary in amount, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars each year. Eligibility isn't limited to top-performing students or those facing financial challenges; there are opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different accomplishments. This ensures that education remains accessible to all, changing lives and helping individuals achieve their goals for a brighter future.
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships designed to support you while you study, available for a variety of backgrounds and achievements. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year. Southern Cross has also introduced Access, an initiative created to deliver a quality education combined with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every international student has equal access.
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Dates for the diary
Our shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation as they achieve milestones quickly. Application dates per Term are shown on each course page however refer to our key dates and teaching calendar for detail on when enrolment opens, studies commence and when grades are published. There are also Dual Term and Tri Term calendars for those who have specific subjects.
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