Project Management for Construction BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    Project management in the built environment can provide a rewarding career in a highly varied and vital industry. The project manager is a key team member facilitating the construction process through concept, design, operations and commissioning, liaising with clients, consultants and other professionals in financial and organisational management.

    You will equipped with a combination of technological, managerial and communication skills that can be applied whether at the project field office or the client's corporate headquarters.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 3 years (max 6 years)

    With placement year 4 years

    UCAS code K251

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Year 1 of the course provides an introduction to the construction industry and the variety of professions associated with it. It also includes site visits and a residential field course to Europe.

    During year 2 students start to specialise in project management and the issues of sustainable construction. They can also select a variety of option modules which broaden their skill set.

    Between year 2 and 3 many students undertake a placement year with high profile construction companies.

    In year 3 core modules focus on project management related to construction projects, with options around different aspects of sustainable construction.

    Areas of study

    Study is organised in three major themes ? project management; business administration and the commercial environment; and construction science and technology.

    Students take compulsory modules, and a choice of optional modules, each year.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Core modules
    European Studies
    Building Technology and Design
    Indoor Environment and Building Services
    Computer Aided Drafting and Design
    Materials and Structural Behaviour
    Surveying Practice

    Legal Studies Options:
    Individual study project in the built environment
    Languages
    Others available subject to approval

    Year 2
    Core modules
    Cost and Value Management
    Construction Methods and Technology
    Research Methodology
    Indoor Environment and Building Services
    Adaptation of Buildings
    Project Management for Construction 2

    Options:
    Property Law
    Contract Administration
    IT Graphics for Construction
    Construction Surveying
    GIS
    Languages

    Optional placement year

    Year 3
    Core modules
    Risk Assessment and Management
    Project Management for Construction 3
    Project Management People and Organisations
    Honours project
    Project Planning and Analysis

    Options:
    Environmental Performance
    Building Information Modelling (BIM)
    Building Performance and Design Configuration
    Energy Assessment
    Building Pathology and Life Care
    Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB.

    BTEC
    DMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points, specified subjects.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates meet the demand for high-calibre professionals, well versed in clients' business practices, with sufficient knowledge of the industry and its products to take control of a project, from appraisal of clients' needs, through design and construction, to the operation of the facility.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc Hons Project Management for Construction  [P2EG005]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP




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