BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

Gain the skills to successfully plan, manage and implement the decisions and processes that keep built environment projects on track with our popular BSc (Hons) Construction project management degree course. 

Construction project managers control the construction process, balancing resource, time, budget, staff and stakeholder demands, to bring new developments to life.

Accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), you will be educated to the highest industry standards. Guided by expert and industry-experienced academic staff, you'll study a range of modules, designed to develop your professional, technical and interpersonal skill set so you're ready to build a rewarding career in the built environment sector when you graduate.  

Designed to get you industry-ready, teaching on our built environment and construction courses is informed by current industry developments, a network of industry contacts, and our academic links to exciting local construction projects.  

You will:

• Learn the scientific, technological and financial aspects of building development and construction management
• Understand the practicalities and legalities involved in building development and management
• Explore digital project management skills tools and technologies necessary for your future career
• Gain hands-on experience using built environment-focused IT equipment and software
• Acquire knowledge to explain, evaluate, and apply building construction techniques
• Build your confidence by strengthening team working, communication and study skills

This is for you if.

• You're fascinated by buildings and passionate about shaping the built environment
• You're looking to build technical knowledge and skills for a recognised career role
• You're a team player and want to focus on developing project management skills

Course delivery

• Our BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management degree is delivered full-time over three years via a programme of practice-focused modules, our course provides the ideal balance of academic study with the application of professional skills and competencies, mirroring the multidisciplinary, team-based approaches used in modern construction. 
• Our core modules will provide a basic understanding of topics including the laws and regulations in year one, and you’ll start to expand your subject knowledge with an opportunity to complete a field course as you progress into the second year. During year three, you’ll study advance modules and complete a research-based dissertation on a topic of your choice. 

Learning experience

• Located at the heart of the property and construction market, Salford is a great place to study construction project management. We take advantage of our amazing location, surrounded by rich architectural heritage, and strong industrial links so you can visit recently completed development projects and live briefs in the Northwest to enhance your real-world knowledge. 
• Collaboration is core to our values, so we strive to embed this throughout your studies so that you gain practical context to your studies. You will experience group projects that will build your confidence and capabilities in team working, problem-solving and communication - all desirable skills for real-world construction careers. 
• You will benefit from site visits, practitioner-led lectures and real-world problem-solving work developed for and by our experienced academic team and by industry. You’ll also have access to a stimulating range of external guest lectures, placements and career networking opportunities and experience Constructionarium – an unmissable, week-long practical field course that brings your classroom learning to life. 

Industry placement

• On our construction project management course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout. 
• Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

Year one

• Technology 1
• Introduction to Law and Regulatory Framework
• Introduction to Construction Management
• Construction Management Project 1
• Economics and Management
• Site Supervision and Operational Management 

Year two

• Construction Process Management
• Lean and Offsite Production Management
• Construction Management Project 2
• Development Appraisal and Viability
• Technology 2
• Procurement and Administration

Year three

• Discipline Research Project
• Project Management
• Professional Practice
• Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
• Sustainable Design and Construction
• Introduction to Design & Delivery Systems

Teaching
You will develop your knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical, collaborative and practical methods, including:

• Studio projects, both individual and in groups
• Lectures and tutorials
• Directed study
• One-to-one tutorials (by appointment)
• Site visits

Assessment
You will be assessed using a range of suitable methods, including:

• Design projects
• Essays
• Case study analysis
• Precedent studies
• Examinations

What are the 5 stages of construction projects? 
Construction projects can be sectioned into 5 phases: 

• Phase 1: Pre-Design (Planning stage) 
• Phase 2: Design (Pre-Construction) 
• Phase 3: Procurement (Gathering resources) 
• Phase 4: Construction and Monitoring 
• Phase 5: Post-Construction (Closeout) 

By the end of our programmes, you will have gained skills in all phases of construction. 

Employment

• The Construction industry is one of the UK's largest employers. We have designed our construction project management course so you can develop a range of technical and professional skills which will make you highly employable. The project management part of your skillset will open up a broad range of career roles, with the opportunity to work in any sector.  
• There is major demand for qualified project managers, both in the UK construction sector, and overseas in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. As a construction project manager, you can typically expect to find roles in a wide range of organisations, including construction companies, project management consultancies, and government departments. 
• Salford's construction project management alumni have progressed to work at leading construction industry organisations, including: Lend Lease, Kier, Laing O'Rourke, Morgan Sindall Construction, Wilmott Dixon, Simons Construction Ltd and Skanska. 

Further study

• You might find you want to learn more about the built environment, so we offer a range of specialism postgraduate study options to help you take your career and interests even further. Salford graduates and alumni will also receive a significant fees discount. 
• You might find you want to learn more about the built environment. Building on our expertise, we offer a range of specialised postgraduate courses that can help you take your knowledge and career opportunities even further. Salford graduates and alumni will also receive a substantial fees discount.