As a project manager within the construction sector you’ll be overseeing concepts, designs, operations and commissioning, as well as liaising with clients and working on projects and construction sites.
Our accredited course is developed with industry partners. Site visits, field trips, lab work, and specialist equipment and technology such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), develop your technical, managerial and communications skills to help bring learning to life.
You’ll study and work alongside students from related courses on projects that reflect the professional working environment. Visiting lecturers also share their expertise, giving you an insight into what it is like to work in industry.
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 project management for construction in more depth, including Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Modules
Construction Project Management Professional Practice
Cost and Contract Administration
Construction Methods and Technology
Indoor Environments and Building Services 2
Construction Project Management
Building Information Modelling (BIM) 1
Placement year
After year 2 you can choose to take 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 such as 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
Project Planning and Analysis
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Project Management for Construction
Honours Project
Options*
Construction Risk and Financial Analysis
Building Pathology and Life Care
Environmental Impact Assessment
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
Graduate destinations
Our graduates leave ready to work in all sectors of the construction industry, and are working at companies including Morgan Sindall, Kier, MACE, Buro4, Willmott Dixon and the RG Group.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
