CF56 - Bachelor of Property

Overview

Course Overview

This course develops the competency to identify, analyse and resolve problems relating to property economics and valuation. You will pursue specific studies in the property field within a broad business context. The course is accredited by the Australian Property Institute as providing the educational requirements necessary to practice as a professional property valuer and property practitioner. Graduates find employment in a wide range of property related occupations including property valuation, property management, asset management, facility management property development and property economics consulting. The Major in Financial Planning fulfills the educational requirements for professional practice as a Financial Planner. Graduates of the Bachelor of Property (Financial Planning) may pursue careers in Financial Planning, Estate and Succession Planning, Property Investment Advice, and those areas of Financial Planning which require detailed understanding of property investment such as Estate and Succession Planning.

Career Information

Property is the greatest single asset of any country. The economic management of property assets is a specialised area of business. Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Property, graduates find employment in a wide range of property related occupations including property valuation, property management, asset management, facility management property development and property economics consulting. The Australian Property Institute (API) has accredited the Bachelor of Property as meeting the educational requirements for careers as a Practising Valuer (CPV) and Property Economist/Consultant (CPP).

Course Details
Duration 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 144
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Undergraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) BProp
AQF Level Level 7: Bachelor Degree
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2024
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,520
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $35,040
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $13,913
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $18,568.5
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $13,759
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $12,468

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 3 - 2024

Sorry, no domestic availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 3 - 2023

Sorry, no domestic availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Online

Term 1 - 2020

Online

Term 3 - 2019

Online

Term 2 - 2019

Online

Term 1 - 2019

Online

Term 3 - 2018

Distance

Term 2 - 2018

Distance

Term 1 - 2018

No face to face content.
Distance

Term 3 - 2017

Distance

Term 2 - 2017

Distance

Term 1 - 2017

No face to face content.
Distance

Term 3 - 2016

Distance

Term 2 - 2016

Distance

Term 1 - 2016

No face to face content.
Distance

Term 3 - 2015

Distance

Term 2 - 2015

Distance

Term 1 - 2015

No face to face content.
Distance

Term 3 - 2014

Distance

Term 2 - 2014

Distance

Term 1 - 2014

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International Availability

Term 2 - 2025

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Term 1 - 2025

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Term 3 - 2024

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Term 2 - 2024

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Term 1 - 2024

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Term 3 - 2023

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Term 2 - 2023

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Term 1 - 2023

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Term 2 - 2022

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Term 1 - 2022

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Term 2 - 2021

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Term 1 - 2021

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Term 2 - 2020

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Term 1 - 2020

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Term 3 - 2019

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Term 2 - 2019

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Term 1 - 2019

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Term 3 - 2018

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Term 2 - 2018

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Term 1 - 2018

No face to face content.
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Term 3 - 2017

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Term 2 - 2017

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Term 1 - 2017

No face to face content.
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Term 3 - 2016

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Term 2 - 2016

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Term 1 - 2016

No face to face content.
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Term 3 - 2015

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Term 2 - 2015

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Term 1 - 2015

No face to face content.
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Term 3 - 2014

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Term 2 - 2014

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Term 1 - 2014

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Entry Scores
Rank Threshold SR 60.00 | ATAR 60.00
Entry Requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

  • A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
  • An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
  • Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
  • An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Assumed Knowledge

English and Mathematics

Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards CL07 - Associate Degree of Financial Planning CL08 - Associate Degree of Property CL12 - Diploma of Financial Planning CL14 - Diploma of Property
Exit Awards CL07 - Associate Degree of Financial Planning CL08 - Associate Degree of Property CL12 - Diploma of Financial Planning CL14 - Diploma of Property
Accreditation
  • Professional Practice: Core
    The Australian Property Institute

    This course is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API). Graduates are eligible for associate membership and the course is endorsed as supplying the education requirements for certification as a Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) and a Certified Property Practitioner. Please refer to More Details for API Certifications and see the Australian Property Institute website for more information. Graduates may also seek registration with the Valuers Registration Board.


    The Financial Planning major is an approved qualification to attain a professional designation in financial planning as per the Corporations (Relevant Providers Degrees, Qualifications and Courses Standard) Determination 2021.  Visit Financial Adviser Standards for more information.

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 38
2023 70
2022 97
2021 98
2020 108
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour
  • Complying with academic and non-academic policies and procedures such as Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy, Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
Behavioural Stability
  • Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
  • Successfully processing and managing your own emotions so as to behave appropriately when dealing with individuals in educational and professional environments.
Legal Compliance
  • Knowing, understanding and complying with the laws of the Sovereign State in which you reside, work and/or study.
  • Complying with the policies and practices of organisations in which you may be placed or find employment.
  • Complying with the requirements for student registration with organisations such as the Australian Property Institute.
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)
  • Being able to verbally communicate in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
  • Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
  • Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
  • Establishing rapport with others in the study and practice of business and respond appropriately to peers, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during professional placement.
  • Being aware of culturally-based differences in non-verbal communications, ensuring effective, culturally appropriate interpersonal communications.
  • Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
  • Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge in logical and legible essays and reports that clearly communicate the intended message, and do so in a timely manner, meeting appropriate professional standards.
  • Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional practice requirements.
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)
  • Conceptualising and applying appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in academic and professional practice.
  • Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
  • Competently read, write and accurately interpret information to convey language effectively in educational and professional settings.
  • Producing accurate, concise and clear business documentation which meets legal requirements.
  • Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to perform a range of property related mathematical applications.
  • Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve a range of mathematical and data-related problems associated with a range of property economics applications.
Relational Skills
  • You need the capacity to relate positively and effectively to a wide variety of clients and stakeholders to enable constructive relationships.
Reflective Skills
  • Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive feedback or criticism from peers, supervisors, and/or lecturers.
  • You need to be able to reflect and give deep thought and consideration to particular issues, cases and situations.
Interpersonal Engagement
  • You need to be able to relate positively and effectively to a wide variety of business and community stakeholders, and have the ability to be respectful and consultative in the processes of creating and sustaining effective relationships.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities
  • Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
  • Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
  • Competently using a range of computer-based spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel to conduct detailed financial modelling and valuation analysis.
  • Competently using the internet for a range of study and property economics related activities.
  • Operating associated electronic technologies such as (but not limited to) cameras and video cameras, a tablet computer or a mobile phone in the professional property economics environment.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Financial Planning Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and practice of property economics and financial planning
  • 2. Critically apply property economics and financial planning theory
  • 3. Identify and respond to ethical issues in property economics and financial planning practice
  • 4. Effectively communicate in a range of academic, non-specialist and professional contexts
  • 5. Undertake research, evaluate information and synthesise relevant issues in property economics, financial planning and related fields
  • 6. Learn and work independently and collaboratively as a basis for self-managed lifelong learning.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Property Economics Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the body of knowledge with respect to the property economics discipline
  • 2. Critically apply property economics theory related practice and scholarship to solve practical property economics problems
  • 3. Identify and respond to ethical issues in property economics practice
  • 4. Effectively communicate in a range of academic, non-specialist and professional contexts
  • 5. Undertake research, evaluate information and synthesise relevant issues in the discipline of property and other related contexts
  • 6. Learn and work independently and collaboratively as a basis for self-managed lifelong learning.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major

Financial Planning Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Financial Planning major adds to core components in the Bachelor of Property to provide complete coverage of the educational requirement for practice as a financial planner.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
FINC11001 Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning
FINC19012 Investment Analysis and Risk Management
FINC19016 Retirement and Superannuation
FINC19019 Insurance Planning
FINC19020 Financial Plan Construction
LAWS19033 Taxation Law and Practice A
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
FINC13001 Estate Planning
More Details

About Australian Property Institute Certification Definitions

Graduates completing the required units for the certifications will be able to apply to the API for certification after completing the required Approved Professional Experience. Depending on the certification chosen, students may also be required to complete additional study with the API as part of the Future Property Professional (FPP) course.

Certified Practising Valuer (CPV)

Is a person who, by education, training and experience is qualified to perform a valuation of real property.

Certified Property Practitioner (CPP)

Is a person involved in the property fields of sales, leasing and negotiation, research, education, law, consultancy, finance and corporate real estate.

Application for Credit Transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to a Bachelor of Property unit has been completed. Students should examine the unit synopses in this handbook to determine the units from which they may be eligible to claim exemption. Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details.

For Course Planners please refer to the following website https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/new-students/getting-started/planners-and-profiles

Computing Requirements

As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.