Welcome to another episode of our Students Speak series, which is specially designed for study abroad aspirants such as you. In this episode, we are in conversation with Anusha Rao Deekulla, who is pursuing her Master of Construction Project Management programme from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia. So, let’s understand her academic milestones and career so far, university, course, motivation to study abroad and the other study abroad destination she shortlisted.
Key highlights:
- Academic Milestones and Career So Far
- About the University of New South Wales
- About the Master of Construction Project Management
- Her Motivation To Study Abroad
- Other Study Abroad Destination She Shortlisted
Academic Milestones and Career So Far
With a passion for learning how to utilise her creativity to build aesthetic and meaningful spaces, Anusha completed her Bachelor of Architecture from a renowned university. After completing her studies, she built her career as an Architect. Eager to take her career to the next level, she decided to pursue her higher education abroad.
About the University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales, founded in 1949, has 47 schools, 4 campuses, and 53 research centres and institutes. It is home to 63,232+ students from 132 countries. UNSW launched a new strategy, “Progress for All”, in 2025, committed to making a positive global impact. It is known for research in areas such as clean energy, climate, technology and health. UNSW offers a plethora of courses in domains such as Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, Business and Commerce, Data and Technology, Engineering, and more.
Australia-Specific Rankings of UNSW
| Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2026: Top global universities | 2 |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 | 5 |
About the Master of Construction Project Management
It is a postgraduate double degree with a duration of 2-2.4 years. The course will provide interdisciplinary skills required to excel in both property development and construction management. You can access real-world projects and Virtual Reality-equipped learning spaces. This course can open up vast career prospects in Sydney, which can give Anusha a perfect head start in her career.
Some Interesting Subject Areas
- Architectural Design
- Professional Practice
- Research
- Property Performance Analysis
- Investment and Finance
- Property Valuation
- Property Development and Feasibility
- Asset and Facilities Management
- Real Property Law
Her Motivation To Study Abroad
When the world was hit by the pandemic, she found an opportunity to work as an intern at a leading project management company. Despite the challenges, she was fortunate to gain on-site experience with a globally renowned firm handling major international projects.
While working in this company, during an informal discussion, a project manager asked her about her career plans. Back then, she had not charted a clear path, but this question proved to be a turning point. He encouraged her to delve into project management, and this ignited a sense of direction and purpose.
His guidance and Anusha’s desire to grow in this field, which combines creativity and leadership, led her to plan to study in Australia. It turned out to be the perfect destination, offering her everything she was seeking, right from a great academic atmosphere, global exposure, and a healthy work-life balance, which can fulfil her professional and personal aspirations.
Other Study Abroad Destination She Shortlisted
When asked if Anusha had any other location in mind, she said she preferred Australia, due to its latest technology, coupled with its reputation for work-life balance, which made it a perfect choice. Yet, if not Australia, she would have considered Spain due to its reputation for architectural marvels worldwide.
What fascinated Anusha was Spain’s aesthetic buildings, rich design heritage, and the sheer imagination and creativity behind its historical structures. After all, a master’s degree is about upgrading skills and advancing career, so Spain would have given her the required exposure in her field.
Studying in a country where extraordinary design was achieved long before modern technology existed would have certain unique learning advantages. Understanding how the architects in that era designed and then built such masterpieces could have been both inspiring and worth exploring.
So, this is all about Anusha’s academic milestones and career so far, university, course, motivation to study abroad and the other study abroad destinations she shortlisted. In the next episode, we will cover her research approach, her experience with an education consultant and English Proficiency Tests. Meanwhile, if you have any queries, please feel free to connect with us.
