As a construction manager, you will be involved in the planning and coordination of a project from concept to completion, ensuring the client’s needs are met.
Our accredited course is developed with industry partners. You’ll build your knowledge and skills through site visits, field trips and practical laboratory workshops, specialist equipment and the latest technologies including BIM to help bring learning to life.
Working in interdisciplinary teams, you gain experience of projects and scenarios that reflect the professional environment. Visiting lecturers share their expertise to give you a feel for what the working world is like.
The option of a work placement year helps to cement your learning and build both your experience and network of professional contacts.
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Year 1
In your first year, you will explore fundamental elements relating to the industry.
Modules
Introduction to the Built Environment
Building Technology and Design
Indoor Environment and Building Services 1
Land and Construction Surveying
Construction Materials
Year 2
In your second year you will build on the knowledge and skills you have gained in your first year and begin to explore aspects of construction management in more depth, including Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Modules
Construction Project Management Professional Practice
Cost and Contract Administration
Construction Methods and Technology
Indoor Environment and Building Services 2
Construction Project Management
Building Information Modelling
Placement year
After year 2 you can choose to undertake a year-long placement in industry.
A placement year offers an excellent opportunity to gain work experience, build a professional network, increase your confidence, develop existing skills and discover new ones. The experience also significantly enhances your CV.
Students have undertaken placements within organisations including RG Group, ISG, Wates, Kier, Willmott Dixon, Osborne, Mace, Buro4 and Morgan Sindall.
Final year
In your final year you will develop and complete your individual project. You will also choose from option modules, giving you flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you most.
Modules
Construction Management
Honours Project
Project Planning and Analysis
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Options*
Construction Risk and Financial Analysis
Building Pathology and Life Care
Environmental Impact Assessment
Supporting your employability
Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Connect with our careers team
Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.
Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
