Construction Project Management BSc(Hons) at University of Brighton

About

A vital member of the team, construction project managers oversee the planning, co-ordination and execution of a construction project. Stakeholder management, clear communication and client liaison are essential to ensure the success of a project.

Our Construction Project Management degree develops your technical, research and communication skills and expands your knowledge of sustainable development and its impact.

Site visits, lab work, and technology such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) bring learning to life. Working with students from related courses on real-life project briefs builds your teamworking skills and gives you an insight into the professional environment.

Learn how our Project Management for Construction BSc(Hons) will teach you to balance the cost, schedule and scope of any given project.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. International Baccalaureate
26 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level
Merit in the Design, Surveying and Planning T-level. Other T-level subjects are not accepted. GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least English language, maths and science. Foundation degree/HND
International foundation may be considered. Applicants with an HND or foundation degree may be considered for year 2 entry. English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits, or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. Studying part-time
Part-time students should apply direct to the university.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

Professional accreditation

Our Construction Project Management BSc(Hons) is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

CIOB is the world’s largest professional body for construction management and leadership. Accreditation is recognition of the quality of our course, meets the CIOB educational framework and provides assurance to clients and professionals in the building industry.

You graduate with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the global construction industry.

If you are a member of CIOB with three to five years relevant work experience, you can progress towards Chartered Status and are exempt from individual assessments.

CABE accreditation gives you access to free student membership and the benefits associated with being a member of the professional body.

RICS accreditation demonstrates a globally-recognised standard of surveying education.

Prepare for your career

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

Work on interdisciplinary projects with students from related courses that reflect the professional working environment
Gain insight into professional practice and see live projects up-close on-site visits
Connect with our professional networks, from visiting lecturers who share their knowledge with you to placement opportunities in Brighton and beyond
Develop technical skills and experience managing and delivering construction projects outside the classroom during activity weeks
Gain a competitive advantage when you graduate by learning Building Information Modelling, widely used in industry.

Placement

There are lots of advantages of taking a placement year. You get to:

apply your learning to real-life situations and challenges
gain new skills which can help in your career
explore career options, helping you consider what you do and don’t want to do
boost your confidence and organisational skills
build your network of professional contacts
come back for your final year more focused, organised and confident.

Your placement can count towards your professional experience to become chartered after you graduate.

Facilities

You’ll have access to our specialist labs and facilities supported by our skilled and knowledgeable technicians. These include:

Hydraulics lab
Modelling studio
Dynamics lab
Heavy structures lab

Take a 360 tour to find out more.

Industry links

Senior representatives of construction companies, architects and surveyors from around the region meet regularly at our industry advisory board to review our courses, ensuring they remain up-to-date and relevant to industry.

Guest lecturers from industry share their insight and knowledge with you giving you opportunities to network.

Our links with local and national industry provide site visit and placement opportunities.

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.

Alumna Damilola Ogunbiyi (pictured) is CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Sustainable Energy for All and co-chair of UN-Energy.

Further study

At Brighton opportunities for further study at postgraduate level in construction include our Construction Project Management MSc.

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.

Find out more about our Careers Service...

You also have the option to enrol on this course part-time, giving you more flexibility in the way you choose to study.

Construction Project Management BSc(Hons)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom,

Brighton

Construction Project Management BSc(Hons)

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

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