Construction Project Management

UCAS code: CPM1

Here's what Southampton, Solent University says about its Construction Project Management course.

Solent’s Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)-accredited Construction Project Management degree has been running for over 30 years. Led by qualified professionals with extensive industry experience, you’ll learn both the technology of building, as well as process management. You’ll get to grips with the economic aspects of a project and the industry’s legal framework, while extensive industry involvement ensures you experience the most up-to-date technology and management techniques available.

You’ll develop valuable industry skills and gain first-hand experience on this practical and vocational degree. Employability is embedded into the course, and employers are regularly involved in the delivery and assessment of projects at all levels.

Course content is regularly reviewed to meet industry and professional requirements, and covers emerging topics in the field of construction management to ensure your learning is right up to date. The curriculum has been designed to give you the skills required by employers in the industry. And by undertaking challenging live briefs you’ll develop your teamwork, project management, problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills.

As a student on this course, you’ll also benefit from professional accreditation by the CIOB. This means the course meets the standards set by employers, and enables you to take steps towards gaining professional qualifications, even before you’ve graduated.

Year one Core modules Principles of Construction Management Technology of Buildings Construction Science and Materials Innovating the Construction Project Legal and Statutory Requirements Construction Practice

Year Two Core Modules Economics and Financial Management Construction Management Technology of Complex Buildings Maintenance of Buildings and Services Sustainability

Optional modules Preconstruction Management

Final Year Core Modules Building Production and Value Engineering Contracts Management Project Evaluation and Development Research Project

Optional modules Strategic Construction Management

Directed Learning Collaborative Learning Guided Learning

Practical Exams Written Exams Coursework