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International/EU: £7,210- £9,610 per year (full-time)
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Course summary
- Develop professional skills in leadership and management.
- Learn about the technical aspects of construction.
Your classroom learning is put to work in real buildings, projects and sites by completing a number of field trips, ultimately leading to a successful career in construction.
We also offer a degree apprenticeship version of this course, BSc (Honours) Professional Practice in Construction Site Management, where you study alongside 30+ hours of employment a week.
Student view
Watch student Alice Henshall talk about what it’s like to study this course.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You use the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom and apply them to real-life projects, preparing you for employment in construction management once you graduate.
You learn through
- field trips
- site visits
- live projects
- lectures and seminars
- tutorials
- self-directed study
- practical classes
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Placements are usually at a major construction firm or consultancy. The placement year can contribute towards your professional experience requirement for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Assessment of Professional Competence and the Chartered Institute of Building's Professional Review.
Previous students have spent their placement working as site managers for national construction firms, assistant project managers for national firms, an HR and recruitment consultant, health and safety manager, a design manager and as a consultant engineer.
Field trips
Field trips on this course include local excursions, trips to UK cities and a project-based visit, which is commonly a major European city.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- project management
- construction management
- site management
- design management
- engineering
- infrastructure
- business management
- surveying
In addition, a number of graduates have gone on to undertake post-graduate study in the fields of Construction Law, Business Administration and Finance.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
Student work
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you will have the opportunity to
- undertake site-based land surveying activities
- have activities and assessments based at a number of university-owned buildings
- undertake activities with a number of construction firms in the region, visiting live sites and gaining valuable professional opinions
- work in specialist materials laboratories
- use specialist IT software
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 104
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- BCC at A Level.
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
- Mathematics at grade C or 4
We may accept GCSE equivalents.
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
• foundation degree - advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you must have a foundation degree in a related subject, with an average score of 60% across the highest level modules.
• Advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you would normally have a minimum of an all merit average on all units in a construction related HND/HNC, not including key or common skills. Compensation for a pass in one unit with a distinction in another unit is permitted.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS average score of at least 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in all skills
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Introduction To Construction Project Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Material Science | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam |
| Module: Understanding Building Technology | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Development Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Land Surveying | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Law And Economics For The Built Environment | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Health And Safety At Work | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Procurement, Tendering And Contract Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Project Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Project Planning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 4
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Building Information Modelling | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Evaluating Construction Technology | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Project Collaboration In Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Strategic Facilities Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Construction Planning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Construction Project Management Professional Studies | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2022/23 is £4,625 per year (based on studying 60 credits per year).
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting part-time study in 2022/23 are: Year 1 £7,210, Year 2: £7,210, Year 3: £9,610, Year 4: £9,610, Year 5: £9,610. This course is not eligible for full-time Tier4 visa sponsorship. International students may apply for part-time Tier4 sponsorship on an individual basis. Please contact Admissions for further advice.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Construction, real estate and surveying courses (PDF, 751.3KB)Legal information
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