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Bachelor of DesignMajorYear: 2023
Property
Contact information
Coordinator
Raghu Dharmapuri Tirumala
Email: dtvraghu@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students: Contact Stop 1
Future students:
Further information: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Property is about ownership, development, management and occupation of land and buildings. It is concerned with the design, development, and management of assets as well as the processes and finances that bring projects to fruition. Just as the property industry embraces multidisciplinary design, buildings, and commerce, so will students' studies in property, with subjects covering design, economics and finance, property development and investment, town planning, property valuation, construction, and property and facility management. Students will develop knowledge and research the influences of property demand and supply, including macro and microeconomics, urban economics, market research, demographics, and social influences. Students will also gain an understanding of the legal frameworks within which land and property exists through studies in business law. In their final semester, students will consolidate and culminate their understanding of property learnt through prior subjects by undertaking the capstone subject, Design and Property Studio. In the Property capstone, students work on real-world projects in a simulated workplace setting, guided by highly experienced academics and practitioners. As they transition from student to young professional, the Property capstone prepares and hones them for both graduate employment and post-graduate study. For more information on the Master of Property please visit the Melbourne School of Design web site: http://msd.unimelb.edu.au/
Intended learning outcomes
In addition to the generic attributes of the University of Melbourne graduate, Property Major graduates will demonstrate:
- Broad-based appreciation and knowledge of design and builtenvironment:
- Ability to evaluate the dynamics of economic systems,structures and technology for the sustainable and resilientdesign of cities and space creation:
- Ability to research, analyse and synthesise complex informationrelated to design strategies and design management, and applythe results to the development, construction, financing,management and recycling of land and the built-environment ina way that sustains and enhances utility and value for users andowners:
- Understanding of the complexities and linkages in designprocesses, and the roles that experts such as architects,planners, builders, investors, lawyers play in leadership andmanagement of transdisciplinary design and developmentteams:
- Ability to analyse dynamic economic, social, demographic,cultural, business strategic planning and political trends andcreate design strategies and concepts for liveable cities andplaces:
- Ability to identify and evaluate the impact of innovative andemerging trends that are disrupting and transitioning the broader economy and the design of the built form in uncertain environments:
- Ability to synthesise and present complex information verbally and in writing:
- Ability to evaluate and create experimental design for feasibility, development and investment capacity in the built environment through the application of advanced technology:
- Ability to coordinate, collaborate and negotiate in producing multi-disciplinary teams to design, create and develop appropriate solutions for the built environment:
- Practical appreciation of professional ethics, intellectual integrity and social responsibility:
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
50 credit points
To obtain a major in Property students need to complete:
- 50 credit points of Property core subjects
Property core subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ABPL30059 | Property Case Studies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PROP30001 | Valuation of Land and Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PROP30002 | Sustainable Management of Design Assets | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PROP30003 | Design and Property Studio | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed breadth
Students undertaking the Property major are not permitted to take as breadth:
- None of any Accounting subjects (subject codes beginning ACCT)
- None of any Economics subjects (subject codes beginning ECON)
- None of any Finance subjects (subject codes beginning FNCE)
- None of any Management subjects (subject codes beginning MGMT)
Or any of the following Property or Construction subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ABPL20036 | Environmental Building Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL20053 | Construction of Concrete Buildings | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30039 | Construction Contract Administration | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30040 | Measurement of Building Works | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
ABPL30044 | Industry Partner project Studio | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30055 | Construction Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30046 | Steel and Concrete Structural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
To view a sample course plan please visit http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/course-planning/bdes/property
Last updated: 3 May 2024