Whether you’re interested in building surveying, design, construction or project management, we have the built environment course to launch your career – from TAFE, degree and postgraduate studies.
Gain a combination of learned and practical expertise in building design and construction, and contribute to the development of our future cities and neighbourhoods.
Focus your interest in Built environment
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Develop an independent and creative approach to building design with a Bachelor of Building Design at Victoria University (VU).
Build your skills and confidence to take a leading role in large-scale building and civil-engineering projects with a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at Victoria University.
Undergraduate certificate
Postgraduate
Gain specialised skills in electrical power, telecommunications, or civil engineering and aim for a top engineering career with the Master of Engineering from Victoria University.
Take the next step in your career and improve your knowledge of building surveying and design and approval of performance-based building, in light of national and international fire codes.
Learn the fundamental skills of project management and for a rewarding, in-demand career with the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Prepare for a rewarding project-management role, or learn new skills for your current project-management position, with a graduate qualification from VU.
Gain a diverse and in-demand skillset for a rewarding project-management career when you study the Master of Project Management at Victoria University.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Gain the knowledge and skills to become a licensed plumber with a Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services CPC40920 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Get the training and support needed to gain your plumbing qualification with a Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32420 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Short courses
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Studying built environment at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
We have thousands of connections that inform our courses and provide the practical placements that are so important to you launching your career. Partners include Engineers Australia, Builders Academy, Greater Western Water, AECOM, Transurban, Australian Defence Force and more.
Careers
Our built environment courses can lead to a variety of careers including:
- property development
- project management
- construction management
- building surveying
- building certification
- facilities management
- building supervising, estimating.