Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
Subject and course type
- Engineering: Civil, Construction and Surveying
- Undergraduate
Prepare for your future career in construction with the Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) course from Ji8¸£ÀûÍø. We are ranked No.3 in London for Construction, Surveying and Planning (The Guardian University Guide 2024). This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which results in full membership of the Institute for graduates.
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Understand the construction project lifecycle from beginning to end
You will graduate ready for employment.
At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including:
- extensive materials and facilities for concrete, masonry, steel and timber structures
- geotechnical and hydraulics testing facilities
- surveying equipment, such as satellite global-positioning systems
Dedicated computer-aided design facilities include:
- a range of CAD/CAM packages, such as Ideas, SolidWorks, AutoCAD and REVIT
- finite element analysis
- computational fluid dynamics
- virtual instrumentation
I have already been offered a graduate scheme before I have even graduated thanks to the skills and knowledge that Kingston has helped me learn.
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Why choose this course
Construction project managers play a crucial role in the construction project lifecycle. They ensure projects are completed on time, to budget, to a specified quality and meet the client's needs.
As the construction industry continues to grow, the demand for construction project managers is increasing. If you are interested in becoming a construction project manager and ensuring the construction process goes smoothly from start to finish, this course is the ideal platform to kickstart your career.
This course is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours that are expected from a construction project manager. In addition, you will learn how to mitigate the impacts of climate change on construction and human society.
This course combines construction management theory with planning, managing people, law and finance. To enable you to gain hands-on experience, you will study real-world case studies and take part in on-site practical activities.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare for your future career with a year's paid work placement, or gain valuable experience by studying abroad.
We are ranked No.3 in London for Construction, Surveying and Planning (The Guardian University Guide 2024).
Professional Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), leading to full membership of the Institute.
Course content
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1
Year 1 introduces Navigate for Professional Engineers (a Future Skills module that aims to assist students in making the transition to Higher Education, develop strong foundations of self-awareness and self-motivation, and generate a sense of belonging to their course and Ji8¸£ÀûÍø), sustainability, climate literacy, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), construction management practice, professional practice, construction technology and techniques, and construction law and its regulatory.
Core modules
15 credits
You will be introduced to your course learning aims and will consider your learning targets from now until graduation. You'll take ownership of your personal academic journey through the development and application of academic skills aligned to Kingston's Graduate Attributes and your discipline-specific professional body learning outcomes.
You'll be tutored in a range of 'learning to learn' techniques. You'll be introduced to assessment for learning and the roles of feedback, reflection and feedforward as integrated parts of your learning journey. This will be supported through active engagement in Kingston's Navigate Programme.
15 credits
This is module you will explore the environmental, economic and social problems that society faces, and you'll be encouraged to find and create sustainable innovative solutions.
You will be introduced to the complex societal problems and current time challenges associated with social justice, cultural inequalities, ethics and climate change emergencies. You will be immersed in a culture of education, which provides knowledge, values, attitudes and skills, and encouraged to think about possible solutions for the economic, environmental and social objectives set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), and the challenges in achieving those goals.
15 credits
You'll be introduced to the principles of measurement of construction work. You'll focus on the detailed quantification of simple buildings in order to gain an understating of industry rules and conventions for measuring construction work and their application.
Upon completion, you should be able to competently measure the building envelope of simple residential buildings.
15 credits
This module will give you an overview of the modern English legal system, with a specific focus on key legislative and regulatory frameworks. It covers essential aspects of contract law and introduces elements of tort law relevant to the construction industry.
Additionally, you will explore regulations and statutory acts that are applicable in the UK construction sector. You will learn to employ appropriate legal methodologies to address scenario-based legal problems.
30 credits
This is a core technology module where you will explore alternative construction materials and technologies used for low-rise built facilities. You will learn about the impact of construction methods and materials on important issues, including building regulations, health, safety and welfare regulations, sustainability and the environment.
By the end of the module, you should have developed a fundamental knowledge of building types, and be able to interpret drawings, produce sketches and appreciate the reasons for the selection and use of different construction materials and service solutions.
30 credits
This module provides you with an introduction to the construction industry and develops your awareness of the skills required of a construction manager. You'll learn about the issues connected within the construction project environment, such as stakeholders' diversity, construction planning and operation of the building and construction process within the industry.
Year 2
Year 2 includes Exploring Engineering Project Management – a Future Skills module which scaffolds Navigate from Year 1 and is skills-rich. It includes the development of team-working, interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills, critical self-reflection, communication and presentation skills, and the ability to organise, strategise and prioritise. You will also learn about digitisation in construction (i.e. using REVIT and BIM related software), construction technology including its environmental services, and business and legal principles including contract administration, planning, scheduling and cost planning.
Core modules
15 credits
The module provides an in-depth understanding of digital technologies and construction-related information modelling in the built environment context. You will learn how digital construction has revolutionised the construction industry and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its closely related digital technologies are used as tools for the realisation of the Construction Industry 4.0.
The course covers various aspects of digital design, construction, and operation and maintenance, including the knowledge and use of tools related to BIM, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and geographic information system. You will learn about BIM software, collaboration techniques and project delivery methods.
You will also develop digital skills and knowledge such as data management, quantification, project team collaboration and cost analysis.
15 credits
This module introduces you to procurement strategies for executing construction projects and the intricacies of contract administration. The course identifies the various procurement routes for different project circumstances. The module further extends your critical knowledge and understanding of the contract administration and financial management duties of the project manager.
Although there will be lectures, the teaching and learning emphasis will focus on developing your core knowledge and interpersonal skills using scenarios, workshops and a day field trip to an ongoing project in a major city in England. This will help increase your problem-solving competencies and communication skills development. The module will be assessed by coursework.
15 credits
This module provides insights into the construction of commercial and other buildings. The module will extend your knowledge and skills in construction technology and services, from the basic types of construction to framed and more complex commercial structures.
By the end of the module, you should have developed a critical knowledge of building types, be able to interpret drawings, produce sketches and appreciate the reasons for the selection and use of different construction materials and services solutions.
15 credits
This module considers the principles and practices for the design and management of engineering projects. The nature of engineering project management is discussed in the context of constraints on quality, time, risk, and sustainability. The module broadens your knowledge of how organisations undertake and monitor projects.
30 credits
In this module, you'll consider the principles and practices for the management of construction projects. The nature of construction project management is discussed in the context of contemporary issues and constraints, including time, cost, quality, and sustainability.
30 credits
This module introduces the design appraisal of a construction project. You will develop cost management techniques and skills used during design development.
It will enable you to comprehend the principles of the subject, and apply cost management and planning techniques. You'll learn about value management, life cycle costing, cost reporting, and tools for managing the cost of construction projects at the pre-construction stage, from their initiation toward the design process as well as construction on sites.
Year 3/4
Final year students will be guided to interact with professional and learning communities beyond the University and reflect on these interactions through Applied Business Management (a Future Skills module). Here, students will demonstrate the ability to apply their developing professional skills competencies in their chosen area and prepare themselves for employment and entrepreneurship.
The final year involves the in-depth study and application of contractual procedures including health and safety and environmental law, site practice and management, Construction Information Management System as part of digitisation in construction, feasibility of project and managing collaborative workflows in a BIM environment. You will carry out an individual project focused on research into a specialised subject.
Core modules
15 credits
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their developing professional skills competencies in their chosen area and will ensure they have a broad understanding of the business environment in which professional activities are undertaken. The module will develop the student's technical, management and interpersonal skills required to perform in a team environment, and prepare the students for employment and entrepreneurship.
Students will participate in Ji8¸£ÀûÍø's Bright Ideas competition where they will work together as a team to develop a business idea of their choice. To do this they will need to interact with relevant stakeholders outside of the University.
15 credits
This module builds upon curriculum taken in level 4 and level 5. The main aims are to provide a detailed appreciation of feasibility study of construction projects – including development and project brief – sustainability performance and the various factors that impact a cost-effective building design.
The lecture content promotes the benefits of holistic building design and construction that gives due consideration to the service life of the buildings, the design and appraise carbon/energy assessment techniques to provide the management of buildings over the course of their life cycle.
15 credits
This is a core module taken by Building Surveying, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying students at Level 6. The module provides an in-depth understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Construction Information Management System (CIMS) in the construction industry.
It covers various topics related to BIM and CIMS, including their application, benefits, challenges and future developments. The module will begin by recapping the fundamental concepts of BIM and CIMS, including the evolution of BIM and its importance in the construction industry. It will then delve into the different stages of BIM and CIMS, including modelling, collaboration, documentation, and analysis.
The module will cover various software tools that are commonly used in BIM and CIMS, such as Autodesk Revit, Navisworks and BIM 360. This module is to enable the students to apply and evaluate the key principles of BIM with the students undertaking a collaborative interdisciplinary project to apply and develop their skills in a scenario-based group project.
Finally, the course will discuss the future trends and developments in BIM and CIMS, such as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Virtual Reality (VR) in construction.
15 credits
This module aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects related to construction projects. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal framework governing the construction industry, particularly in contract administration and management.
This module enhances your analytical and critical thinking abilities when confronted with legal and professional practice challenges. It promotes a holistic comprehension of sustainability in the context of the built environment and provides an in-depth examination of construction disputes and the commonly employed methods of dispute resolution.
You will acquire practical techniques for effective time management, develop proficiency in locating, interpreting, using and referencing legal sources, and cultivate essential attributes valued by the construction industry, including collaboration, team building, critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, initiative and creativity.
30 credits
This module is core to professional practice in construction project management. The module is a unique combination of developing and deepening students' understanding of construction site set-up, and the associated health and safety management.
The module is situated at Level 6 specifically to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and understanding of construction site practice and management, including site establishment, health and safety, quality, waste, sustainability, teamwork and leadership required for graduate employment.
30 credits
This is a core module for Level 6 BSc students. The individual project is an opportunity to explore a subject of the student's own choice and to initiate, design and execute a small-scale research project under supervision.
The work in the project will draw upon material from all modules previously or currently taught and provide a culmination to their degree. Additionally, this allows the students to develop and practice their research skills which will be invaluable for the future.
The students are encouraged to work independently, study a topic in depth, review previous work, collect, and interpret and analyse information. This is also intended to develop students' ability to communicate clearly and succinctly orally, graphically and in writing.
In undertaking the work, students should demonstrate knowledge and competence in reviewing literature and in using one or more of a range of research methods to collect and analyse data and draw well-founded conclusions. To support the student a series of workshops will be given along with individual one-to-one supervision to ensure the student is supported throughout the process.
Assessment is by submission of an initial formative research statement, and summative assessments comprise an interim report and the completed project.
Foundation Year in Built Environment
Our Foundation Year in Built Environment is ideal if you would like to join one of our civil engineering, construction or surveying honours degrees but need a preparatory period of study.
It provides an alternative entry route if you do not meet our standard entry requirements but have the ability to succeed at degree-level study.
We were told about the type of teaching and the field trips and I was particularly impressed at the way the course was not taught purely from the classroom.
Future Skills and career opportunities
You'll graduate with technical and communication skills that are in demand in many sectors. As a result, graduates from this course go on to job roles, including:
- Construction manager
- Construction project manager
- Assistant site manager
- Estimator
- Site manager/Civil engineer
Graduate employers include:
- Allan Builders
- Alan Builders Ltd
- RG Group
- Willmott Dixon
- PVG Group
- Cape Construction
- Costain
Embedded within this course and throughout the whole Kingston experience is our Future Skills programme. The Future Skills programme was developed to respond to the ever-evolving demands from modern day employment.
It will help you obtain the skills most valued by employers, such as problem-solving, digital competency and adaptability, and learn how to apply these skills in different scenarios. You’ll also learn how to articulate to employers how being able to do so gives you the edge.
At Ji8¸£ÀûÍø, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it
For more information on how Kingston prepares you for the future job market, visit our Future Skills page.
Teaching and assessment
Scheduled learning and teaching on this course includes timetabled activities including lectures, seminars and small group tutorials. It may also include placements, project work, workshops, workshops in computer labs, and laboratory workshops.
Outside the scheduled learning and teaching hours, you will learn independently through self-study which will involve reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, preparing for and completing your work for assessments. Some independent study work may need to be completed on-campus, as you may need to access campus-based facilities such as studios and labs.
Our academic support team here at Ji8¸£ÀûÍø provides help in a range of areas.
When you arrive, we'll introduce you to your personal tutor. This is the member of academic staff who will provide academic guidance, be a support throughout your time at Kingston and show you how to make the best use of all the help and resources that we offer at Ji8¸£ÀûÍø.
A course is made up of modules, and each module is worth a number of credits. You must pass a given number of credits in order to achieve the award you registered on, for example 360 credits for a typical undergraduate course or 180 credits for a typical postgraduate course. The number of credits you need for your award is detailed in the programme specification which you can access from the link at the bottom of this page.
One credit equates to 10 hours of study. Therefore 120 credits across a year (typical for an undergraduate course) would equate to 1,200 notional hours. These hours are split into scheduled and guided. On this course, the percentage of that time that will be scheduled learning and teaching activities is shown below for each year of study. The remainder is made up of guided independent study.
- Year 1: 22% scheduled learning and teaching
- Year 2: 22% scheduled learning and teaching
- Year 3: 22% scheduled learning and teaching
The exact balance between scheduled learning and teaching and guided independent study will be informed by the modules you take.
Your course will primarily be delivered in person. It may include delivery of some activities online, either in real time or recorded.
Types of assessment
- Year 1: Coursework 81%; practical 19%
- Year 2: Coursework 76%; practical 4%; exams 20%
- Year 3: Coursework 63%; practical 10%; exams 27%
Please note: the above breakdowns are a guide calculated on core modules only. If your course includes optional modules, this breakdown may change to reflect the modules chosen.
We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.
Your individualised timetable is normally available to students within 48 hours of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled learning and teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm. For undergraduate students, Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities, but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Timetables for part-time students will depend on the modules selected.
To give you an indication of class sizes, this course normally enrols 15 students and lecture sizes are normally between 15 and 105Â. However this can vary by module and academic year.
One of the best things about the course has been the diverse learning opportunities given to me from teachers with different backgrounds and experiences, along with the continuous development of myself while at Ji8¸£ÀûÍø. If there are any problems all of the staff are very helpful and understanding of any circumstances that may arise during your time at Kingston.
Fees and funding
| Fee category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Home (UK students) | £9,535* |
| International | |
| Year 1 (2025/26): | £18,500 |
| Year 2 (2026/27): | £19,200 |
| Year 3 (2027/28): | £19,900 |
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK), 'Islands' or 'International' student. In 2025/26 the fees for this course are above.
For courses with Professional Placement, the fee for the placement year can be viewed in our Fees and Funding section. The placement fee published is for the relevant academic year stated in the table. This fee is subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body.
* For full-time programmes of a duration of more than one academic year, the published fee is an annual fee, payable each year, for the duration of the programme. Your annual tuition fees cover your first attempt at all of the modules necessary to complete that academic year. A re-study of any modules will incur additional charges calculated by the number of credits. Home tuition fees may be subject to annual increases but will not increase by more than the fee caps as prescribed by the Office for Students or such other replacing body. Full-time taught International fees are subject to an annual increase and are published in advance for the full duration of the programme.
Eligible UK students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.
Scholarships and bursaries
For students interested in studying this course at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support.
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Our libraries have an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as open-access computers and laptops available to rent. However, you may want to buy your own computer or personal copies of key textbooks. Textbooks may range from £50 to £250 per year. And a personal computer can range from £100 to £3,000 depending on your course requirements.
While most coursework is submitted online, some modules may require printed copies. You may want to allocate up to £100 per year for hard-copies of your coursework. It’s worth noting that 3D printing is never compulsory. So if you choose to use our 3D printers, you’ll need to pay for the material. This ranges from 3p per gram to 40p per gram.
Ji8¸£ÀûÍø will pay for all compulsory field trips. Fees for optional trips can range from £30 to £350 per trip.
Your tuition fees don’t cover travel costs. To save on travel costs, you can use our free intersite bus service. This route links the campuses and halls of residence with local train stations - Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, and Norbiton.
If you choose to do a placement year, travel costs will vary depending on your location. These costs could be up to £2,000.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students and graduates say
I chose Ji8¸£ÀûÍø as it has one of the best construction management courses out there, with helpful teachers and mentors to help with every step of the course. I was also recommended Ji8¸£ÀûÍø by a former student because of the teaching staff along with its great location.
I initially looked at Kingston as I was looking at potentially commuting and therefore needed somewhere that was not too far away. I looked around a number of universities but was immediately impressed with Kingston due to its facilities and labs. I felt very comfortable within the building and amongst the students and lecturers.
Placement case study
Who: Ollie Notley
Placement company: Fluor
Why did you decide to do an industrial placement as part of your degree?
I always wanted to undertake a placement year to provide me with relevant experience to greatly enhance my chances of gaining graduate employment and improve my understanding of the industry. An industrial placement on your CV can really make you stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate roles or can even provide the opportunity to gain employment with the company offering the experience, like myself and many of my peers. For me, it was a no-brainer.
What was the process for getting a placement and what support did you get from the University?
I applied to my placement following a presentation from Fluor at the University and having an informal interview with their staff. I was later selected as one of the final 12 of 132 applicants to attend an assessment day. I was required to take part in two group tasks with other applicants and then present for 20 minutes to senior management on why I felt I would be suitable for the role.
The Placement Team supported me greatly throughout the process; this included arranging mock interviews and providing constructive criticism for my presentation after allowing me to practise it with them. Their vast experience proved extremely helpful and I owe them a great deal for their continued support.
What does your placement role involve?
My placement involved providing a variety of support to energy and chemical construction projects at many different phases. I spent half of my year in the Farnborough office working on design and planning and the other half on site for the construction of a biomass conversion at Drax Power Station, the largest power station in the UK.
How is your typical day – any specific projects were you involved with?
My typical day involved preparing plans and attending meetings for engineering, procurement and construction, to define the construction requirements for the project to ultimately help achieve project objectives, in which I played an important and active role.
What key elements of your job will involve what you had learned from your course?
The Construction Management BSc (Hons) course provided me with a strong general understanding of applicable design and building processes and technologies, in addition to a good understanding of materials used in the industry.
From your experience working at your placement employer is there anything that you will utilise when you go back to your study (if this is applicable)?
I have been able to gain a much-improved knowledge of the industry and how it works, which will supplement my studies well. I was able to develop an in-depth understanding of innovations used in the industry that I can carry forward into writing my dissertation, having gained first-hand experience while on placement.
How do you feel that your placement has benefited your course?
I will be able to apply my new first-hand industry experience to improve my overall degree classification and apply real life experiences to enhance my work. Knowing I have a job waiting for me will also relieve the stress of searching for a job while in my final year, allowing me to fully focus on my studies.
Are there any other benefits of doing a placement?
You get professional life experience where you learn the etiquette of working life. It's a good year off from university deadlines, coursework and exams, and the best opportunity to explore yourself academically and professionally. It enables you to think of your future with a broader perspective. It boosts your confidence level. You also make good professional contacts, which are very important. And if you perform well whilst on your placement and make the most out of it, you have a good chance to secure a place in the company too.
What job will you be seeking when you graduate?
I have signed a contract of employment for when I complete my degree and will begin work with Fluor in June 2015. As I have spent a year with the company, I have been offered a higher salary than that of a non-placement student.
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