BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

A good Construction Project Manager is essential to the success of any development.  Every project, whether a new build or renovation, residential development, skyscraper, or infrastructure project, needs managing to ensure it is completed on time, within budget and to high quality. The Construction Project Manager works closely with the client, the design team and the contractor.  They are involved at every stage of a project and oversee every aspect, including the planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of a project.

Studying Construction Project Management at USW will give you the necessary skills and adaptability required in an increasingly dynamic sector.  You will study the latest practice and procedures for the project management of new-build and refurbishment projects. Your studies will cover industrial initiatives such as strategic partnering and collaboration, prefabrication and offsite manufacture, lean construction techniques, and dispute resolution. You will also learn how to apply critical thinking to your experiences, which will help you work towards continuous professional development. We aim to provide you with the skills and qualifications for a rewarding and well-paid career.

Year One: Construction Project Management Degree

• Quantity Surveying Practice and Procedure
• Integrating Project 1
• Project Management Practice and Procedure
• Built Environment Economics
• Construction Technology 1
• Built Environment Law

Year Two: Construction Project Management Degree

• Design Economics
• Management of Buildings
• Construction Technology 2
• Contract Management
• Project Planning Programming and Control
• BIM in Construction

Year Three: Construction Project Management Degree

• Integrating Project 3
• Sustainability Technology
• Project Management and Financial Control
• Construction Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Construction Management
• Dissertation
• Supervised Work Experience (SWE) - 120 credits (optional for Sandwich year only)

Mae modiwlau cyfrwng Cymraeg yn cynnwys | Welsh Module options are:

Blwyddyn Un

• Economeg Amgylchedd Adeiledig
• Cyfraith Amgylchedd Adeiledig

Blwyddyn Dau

• Rheoli Cytundebau
• Integreiddio Prosiect 2
• Mesuraeth Peirianneg Sifil a Thechnoleg
• Technoleg Adeiladu 2

Blwyddyn Tri

• Technoleg Cynaliadwy
• Cyfraith Adeiladu a Datrys Anghydfod Amgen [DAA]

The Construction Project Management degree is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

You will also get chance to participate in numerous site visits to local companies allowing you to see how the theory is applied in a professional setting. In addition to this, you will work independently to prepare for classes and complete project work.

Your studies here wont confine you to a classroom. We dont believe you can learn vital skills like analytical decision making and problem solving by just reading about them. Thats why we offer practical activities that help you understand and apply the theory you learn in lectures.

Plus youll have the chance to go on site visits to local companies.

Your assessments will involve examinations, coursework and problem-based exercises taught using real-life scenarios.

The entry criteria below shows the qualification range within which the University will make offers. The University has a Contextual Admissions Policy, therefore, whilst most offers we make are at the top of the range, under the Policy we take certain aspects of an application into consideration and eligible UCAS applicants can receive a personalised offer or have results considered individually when you receive them.Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement. 

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed here may also be acceptable. 

Typical A-Level Offer

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Typical BTEC Offer

Typical IB Offer

Typical Access to HE Offer

Additional Requirements

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, and none of it would be possible without surveyors and project managers. Our strong industrial and commercial links mean we know what employers want from you when you graduate. We tailor our courses, so what you learn meets employers needs and develops key skills. We have a proud history of developing industry-ready graduates for over four decades. 

Project management is a thriving profession in the UK and internationally. By the time you graduate, you will have the skills and confidence to progress as a project management surveyor. You could work in private practice, property departments, construction and development companies, central and local government organisations, or become self-employed.

Our Careers and Employability Service

As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone, Skype and through email. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.