Key facts
4 years full-time
Current Deakin Students
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Course overview
Study the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce and become an in-demand professional. In just four years you will graduate with professionally recognised qualifications in both real estate and commerce, a combination sought after by employers.
Gain industry experience through practical learning opportunities where you will be exposed to professional practice. Build relationships with industry partners, take on coveted internships and learn from global leaders through overseas study experiences.
The commerce component of this combined course is designed to help you find a professional fit and passion for a commerce discipline. The property and real estate degree offers the most current approaches, ideas and research so you graduate ready to capitalise on Australia’s largest industry.
Want to be a property expert with world-class business skills?
This combined course is one of the industry’s most highly regarded programs, putting graduates a step ahead when starting careers in property, real estate and commerce.
The property and real estate component of the course covers:
- property economics
- property investment
- property law and practice
- sustainable construction
- statutory valuation.
Your property and real estate studies can be complemented by commerce studies in:
- accounting
- economics
- finance
- financial planning
- human resource management
- management
- management information systems
- marketing.
Your studies will have a practical focus to ensure that you are work-ready upon graduation. Your lecturers and professors are active in the industry and bring extensive professional networks into the classroom.
Course information
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce, you must pass 32 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- 11 credit points of core units
- 1 credit point of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course elective units
- 4 credit points of open elective units which may comprise of:
- 4 credit points of open elective units
- 1 minor (4 credit points) from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce
- 8 credit points of core units
- 1 major (8 credit points)
- a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3 (of which 4 credit points must be from the Faculty of Business and Law)
- course requirements for both the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate (M348) and Bachelor of Commerce (M300) must be satisfied.
Most units are equal to one credit point.
As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
16
Credit points from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
16
Credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce
32
Total credit points
Core units
Students must complete 11 credit points of core units from the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate
- Introduction to Property
- Introduction to Property Development
- Sustainable Property Construction
- Statutory Valuation
- Property Investment
- Property Economics
- Property Management
- Property Law and Practice +
- Advanced Property Analysis
- Advanced Property Development ~
- Advanced Property Valuation (Capstone)
+This unit was previously coded MMP121
~This unit was previously coded MMP222
Students must complete 8 credits points of core units from the Bachelor of Commerce
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Economic Principles
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Business Analytics
- Law for Commerce
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Management
- Professional Insight
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
Open elective units
Students must complete 4 credit points of either open elective units or 1 minor from the list below.
Refer to the details of each minor sequence for availability
WIL|Practical course elective units
Students must complete one of the below WIL course elective units
- Consultancy Experience
- Internship
- International Consultancy Experience
Note: Students WIL experience should relate to their field of study and career aspirations in property and real estate.
Students must complete one of the following experiential/practice units as one of their Law Elective units:
- Legal Professional Practice
- Community Legal Internship
- Deakin Law Clinic
- Mooting and Advocacy
Further details can be found at WIL opportunities for law students
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
Trimester 1 - March
Trimester 2 - July
Trimester 3 - November
This course structure applies to students who commenced in 2023.
Students who commenced prior to 2023 should refer to the Handbook Archive for their course structure and consult with their enrolment officer.
Deakin splits the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters. Most students usually undertake two trimesters each year (March-June, July-November).
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Work experience
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.
More Information: WIL Programs
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements as outlined in the tabs below, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
Academic requirements
Current or recent secondary education
If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration.
Higher education
If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
- successful completion of at least two credit points in an equivalent (AQF Level 7) bachelor degree.
Vocational education
If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
- completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
- at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
Work and life experience
If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and haven’t undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience.
Submit a cover letter outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area.
English language proficiency requirements
Selection adjustments
Admissions information
Recognition of prior learning
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of prior learning.
Your Recognition of prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Learn more about fees and your options for paying.
The tuition fees you pay are determined by the course you are enrolled in. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees for students enrolled in this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for this course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year.
You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.
Learn more about international student fees.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships
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Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service.
We recommend engaging with a Deakin Authorised Agent who can assist you with the process and submit the application.
If you are an international student completing an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, you should submit an application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), in addition to applying directly to Deakin through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's international student application service.
For information on the application process, including required documents and important dates, visit the How to apply webpage.
If you need assistance, please contact us.
Careers
Career outcomes
This combined course prepares you for a career in the business world and in the global property and real estate industries. Career opportunities include:
- accountant
- asset manager
- business analyst
- economist
- facilities manager
- financial planner
- human resource manager
- international trade officer
- marketing manager
- owners' corporation manager
- property valuer
- property developer
- portfolio manager
- property advisor
- social and economic policy developer.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
The Bachelor of Property and Real Estate has received professional accreditation by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Graduates will meet the academic requirement to be eligible for registration as a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV).
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
Deakin’s accounting major enables students to apply for the:
- CA Program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Associate membership for the CPA Program
- IPA Program of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
The marketing major provides a one-year credit towards the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) five-year Certified Practicing Marketer and Chartered Marketer certification.
The financial planning major satisfies the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) education standards, meaning students can provide financial advice in Australia and are eligible for financial planning certification programs including:
- the Financial Adviser Association of Australia (FAAA) CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.
Depending on your units of study, commerce graduates are also eligible to apply for membership to the:
Students should consult the professional body or a course adviser to identify additional requirements for membership.
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