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Construction Management BSc(Hons)

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As a construction manager, you will be involved in the planning and coordination of a project from concept to completion, ensuring the client’s needs are met.

Our accredited Construction Management degree course is developed with industry partners. You’ll build your knowledge and skills through site visits, field trips and practical laboratory workshops, specialist equipment and the latest technologies including BIM to help bring learning to life.

Working in interdisciplinary teams, you gain experience of projects and scenarios that reflect the professional environment. Visiting lecturers share their expertise to give you a feel for what the working world is like.

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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Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code K220

Full-time 3 years
With placement year 4 years
Part-time 4–6 years

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) 

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The highlights of the course are visiting project sites and getting out of the classroom. The teaching is applied which makes it hands-on and they base the course on what's going on in industry. Lots of colleagues and professionals I have met on placement at Buro Four have graduated from the University of Brighton.

Max Harris, Construction Management BSc(Hons)

Course content

Course structure

Through a shared first year across our construction and building courses, you will gain a thorough introduction and cover key aspects of the industry.

Modules become more tailored to construction management from your second year. In your final year you are able to apply what you have learned to more complex projects and have the freedom to choose option modules in the areas that interest you most. 

You will learn through lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals and coursework. You will also take part in fieldwork, workshops and projects, both in groups and individually, often with peers from related courses.

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

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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

    This module will introduce you to the roles of construction professionals throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will research the design, construction and operation of buildings with a particular focus on your chosen discipline, widening your perspective of the processes involved at each stage and the statutory regulations that must be complied with. You will also take part in a residential field course, where you'll work in teams to gain an appreciation of the construction process and the different roles within this.

  • Building Technology and Design 1

    Explore the fundamental principles of building technology and architectural drawing. Through lectures and practical guided workshops, you'll be introduced to the main principles of design and construction of low-rise residential buildings, and the architectural drawing needed to represent technical information.

  • Building Technology and Design 2

    Build upon your understanding of building technology and regulations developed in Building Technology and Design 1. You'll take part in lectures, drawing studios and CADD workshops and apply your knowledge to develop an individual architectural project using hand-drawing. You'll learn to use an industry-standard CADD drawing package and develop skills which are essential in professional practice.

  • Indoor Environment and Building Services 1

    This module will introduce you to environmental science of heat, light and sound in the context of domestic buildings and to building services. You'll develop an appreciation of services provision to meet the comfort criteria of domestic buildings and an awareness of smart control and sustainable services design.

  • Land and Construction Surveying

    This module will introduce you to the equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying. The module will provide you with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and covers a range of surveying topics from basic measurement of heights, distances and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site. As a result of the nature of the content, there is a focus on practical skills with much of the delivery taking place in a practical setting.

  • Construction Materials for Built Environment

    This module covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers and bituminous materials. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials and evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials through laboratory sessions.

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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 construction management in more depth, including Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Modules

  • Construction Project Management Professional Practice
  • Cost and Contract Administration 
  • Construction Methods and Technology
  • Indoor Environment and Building Services 2
  • Construction Project Management
  • Building Information Modelling
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Placement year

After year 2 you can choose to undertake 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 including RG Group, ISG, Wates, Kier, Willmott Dixon, Osborne, Mace, Buro4 and Morgan Sindall.

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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

  • Construction Management 
  • Honours Project
  • Project Planning and Analysis
  • Principles of Sustainable Construction

Options*

  • Construction Risk and Financial Analysis
  • Building Pathology and Life Care

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

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Building Information Modelling (BIM)

At Brighton, you will have the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM). The industry standard BIM application is widely used in the UK construction industry to manage and deliver building construction projects from concept to completion. Gaining skills and experience in BIM, as part of your studies, can help to give you a professional advantage when you graduate.

You will begin to develop your knowledge and skills in BIM by gaining a comprehensive understanding of modelling a building in a 3D environment, applying contractual requirements and learning about the building lifecycle. 

You will then have the opportunity to further investigate BIM's capabilities. The UK government currently states that all publicly-funded projects must now meet the BIM protocol, which has resulted in a push for a fast adoption of BIM in the industry, meaning there will be a growing demand for professionals who have BIM experience.

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Careers

Professional accreditation 

Our Construction Management degree course BSc(Hons) is accredited by 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. 

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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.
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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.

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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 and can help with employment after graduation.

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. 

Further study 

At Brighton we have opportunities for further study at postgraduate level in construction:

  • Construction Management MSc
  • Project Management for Construction 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.

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

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Entry criteria

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 a science. 

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. 

Foundation degree/HND
International foundation may be considered. Applicants with an HND or foundation degree may be considered for year 2 entry.

Other
Built environment or general industrial management experience.

Studying part-time
Part-time students should apply direct to the university.

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.

International requirements and visas

International requirements by country
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Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

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Flexible admissions

When you apply to Brighton we want to hear about who you are. Grades are never the whole picture; we're interested in things like creativity, resourcefulness, persistence and the capacity to think big and find new ways of doing things. And we recognise that not everyone has the same background. That's why we treat everyone who applies as an individual. We recognise many qualifications and we care about all of your achievements and the experiences you've had that set you apart.

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Fees

Course fees

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 15,300 GBP

If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,410 for UK students and £2,180 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

What's included

You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, while studying a course in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering in the 2022–23 academic year are listed here.

  • Travel and accommodation costs are included for all mandatory taught residential field trips, but you’ll need to provide your own food and drink.
  • There will be opportunities to attend additional study trips or optional taught residential field trips throughout the school, but these are not required to pass your course. Normally, a contribution will be required towards expenses such as travel, entrance fees and accommodation. This will vary depending on where and how long the trip is, but you should budget around £1,500.
  • Where optional international field trips are offered, these are not required to pass your course. You should expect to budget £300–£500 for these, to cover flight, accommodation, food and entrance to museums. The total amount spent would be based on location and number of trips taken.
  • If you choose to take an optional paid placement, you’ll be expected to cover your own travel, accommodation, food and drink.
  • Some students require specialist outdoor equipment and/or personal protective equipment (PPE) and should budget up to £150.
  • You will have access to computers and necessary software; however, many students choose to buy their own hardware, software and accessories. The amount spent will depend on your individual choices, but this expenditure is not essential to pass any of our courses. Find out what free software is available from the University of Brighton.
  • Course books are available from the university, but you may wish to budget from £15 to £100 per year to buy your own copies and subscribe to design magazines.
  • In most cases coursework submissions are electronic but students may wish to print notes which would involve an extra cost.
  • Costs of up to £50 are included in the fees for students on engineering courses to pay for materials for their final year projects. On rare occasions where material costs exceed £50, they will need to be paid for by the student.

For architecture, interior architecture, design and product design, additional costs are as follow

  • Students should budget around £25 for printing and binding dissertations in their final year.
  • In your first year of studies, you will need to buy a drawing and modelling toolkit. Each course will suggest a list of items of which some will be essential, and others optional. You should budget around £100–£250 for these.
  • For most courses you will need to budget between £100 to £300 per year for printing and portfolio costs. Costs will vary depending on type of printer and type and size of paper used. Some students tend to work digitally, spending more on printing and some by hand, spending more on materials so these costs vary widely between students.
  • For most courses you will need to budget between £10 and £100 for material costs per design project. Costs will vary depending on how and what you use to make models. You are encouraged to recycle used materials where possible.
  • You will need to budget between £5–£50 to exhibit work for the end-of-year show. Fundraising by the student society, BIAAS, normally helps towards this cost.

You can chat with our enquiries team if you have a question or need more information. Or check our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as more information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

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The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2023–24.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

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-time 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.

Location and student life

Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of Brighton seafront, Moulsecoomb is our largest campus and student village. Moulsecoomb has been transformed by a recent development of our estate. On campus you'll find new Students' Union, events venue, and sports and fitness facilities, alongside the library and student centre.

Over 900 students live here in our halls, Moulsecoomb Place and the new Mithras halls – Brunswick, Goldstone, Hanover, Preston and Regency.

Moulsecoomb has easy access to buses and trains and to all the exciting things happening in our home city.

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Accommodation

Brighton: Moulsecoomb

We guarantee an offer of a place in halls of residence to all eligible students.

Halls of residence
We have self-catered halls on all our campuses, within minutes of your classes, and other options that are very nearby.

You can apply for any of our halls, but the options closest to your study location are:

  • Mithras Halls are stylish new high-rises in the heart of the student village at our revitalised Moulsecoomb campus with ensuite rooms for more than 800 students.
  • Varley Park is a popular dedicated halls site, offering a mix of rooms and bathroom options at different prices.

Want to live independently? We can help – find out more about private renting.

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Student Union social space at Moulsecoomb

Local area

About Brighton

The city of Brighton & Hove is a forward-thinking place which leads the way in the arts, technology, sustainability and creativity. You'll find living here plays a key role in your learning experience.

Brighton is a leading centre for creative media technology, recently named the startup capital of the UK.

The city is home to a national 5G testbed and over 1,000 tech businesses. The digital sector is worth over £1bn a year to the local economy - as much as tourism.

All of our full-time undergraduate courses involve work-based learning - this could be through placements, live briefs and guest lectures. Many of these opportunities are provided by local businesses and organisations.

It's only 50 minutes by train from Brighton to central London and less than 40 minutes to Eastbourne. There are also daily direct trains to Bristol, Bedford, Cambridge, Gatwick Airport, Portsmouth and Southampton.

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Support and wellbeing

Your course team

Your personal academic tutor, course leader and other tutors are all there to help you with your personal and academic progress. You'll also have a student support and guidance tutor (SSGT) who can help with everything from homesickness, managing stress or accommodation issues.

Your academic skills

Our Brighton Student Skills Hub gives you extra support and resources to develop the skills you'll need for university study, whatever your level of experience so far.

Your mental health and wellbeing

As well as being supported to succeed, we want you to feel good too. You'll be part of a community that builds you up, with lots of ways to connect with one another, as well having access to dedicated experts if you need them. Find out more.

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Sport at Brighton

Sport Brighton

Sport Brighton brings together our sport and recreation services. As a Brighton student you'll have use of sport and fitness facilities across all our campuses and there are opportunities to play for fun, fitness or take part in serious competition. 

Find out more about Sport Brighton.

Sports scholarships

Our sports scholarship scheme is designed to help students develop their full sporting potential to train and compete at the highest level. We offer scholarships for elite athletes, elite disabled athletes and talented sports performers.

Find out more about sport scholarships.

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If you have a question about this course, our enquiries team will be happy to help.

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Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked below). You can find out also about the support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

Course and module descriptions on this page were accurate when first published and are the basis of the course. Detailed information on any changes we make to modules and learning and assessment activities will be sent to all students by email before enrolment, so that you have all the information before you come to Brighton.

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course, and are updated following course changes.

Programme specification

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