Have you got the vision and drive to work in the construction industry? Get the skills, knowledge and understanding you need studying our Construction Management degree course. It's fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and Chartered Association of Building Engineers. Based in Chelmsford, you’ll use industry-standard surveying equipment and the latest in computer-aided design, 3D modelling, project management and financial software. You can take a placement year and further develop your professional skills, as you work towards becoming a chartered professional.
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Year one, core modules
Introduction to Civil Law and Legislation
Site Management and Safety
The Built Environment Work Sector
Construction Economics
IT and Communications
Elements of Construction Design
Building Technology
Elementary Survey Skills
Year two, core modules
Advanced Construction Technology
Procurement and Costing
Construction Planning and Programming
Environmental Building Performance
Project Administration
Construction Resource Management
Ethics and Professional Practice
Year three, core modules
Major Project (Construction Management)
Project Management
Running a Construction Business
Environmental Management for the Construction Industry
Construction Technology and Innovation
The Strategic Construction Entrepreneur
Project Evaluation and Development
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
A degree in construction management can lead to a number of careers in the industry, including working as a construction project manager or construction site manager for contractors or construction clients. Key to these roles is the ability to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, to the correct quality standards, healthily and safely, and with due recognition of wider sustainability and environmental issues. The construction industry is very varied and the degree will also give you a great foundation for other career paths such as construction planning or becoming a BIM manager.
The average salary for a construction manager in the UK is £40,002 per year* with the ability to earn well over £60,000 per year as an experienced Construction/Site Manager.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
