PROP20002 Design and Property Principles

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 55%
• About 3 class hours a week

Is PROP20002 hard?

PROP20002: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

What drives property development and investment: site analysis, planning permits and how Australian property markets work.

After it you can

• Analyse a property site's potential
• Outline the planning permit process
• Explain what moves property markets

What you need first

PROP10001 or ECON10003 or ECON10004

• PROP10001 Economics and Cities
• ECON10003 Introductory Macroeconomics
• ECON10004 Introductory Microeconomics

What it leads to

• ABPL30059 Property Case Studies
• PROP30001 Valuation of Land and Buildings
• PROP30002 Sustainable Management of Design Assets

Can’t be taken together with

• ABPL20031

Careers

Helps toward: Construction manager, Quantity surveyor

How it’s assessed

Presentations 10%, Tests 35%, Final exam 55%

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Quick answers

When is PROP20002 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking PROP20002?

Needs PROP10001 or ECON10003 or ECON10004.

Does PROP20002 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 55% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Tests 35%, Final exam 55%.

How many class hours a week does PROP20002 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take PROP20002 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.

What can I take after PROP20002?

3 subjects need it first, for example ABPL30059, PROP30001, PROP30002.

Can I rate PROP20002?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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