Construction Management BSc (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
BSc (Hons) Construction Management scored 94% overall satisfaction for NSS 2019.
Would you like a rewarding and challenging career in the construction industry? This professionally-accredited construction management degree takes an in-depth look at construction projects by focusing on themes of management, technology and professionalism. Graduates will be well-prepared for a range of construction careers.
Solent’s Construction Management degree has been running for over 20 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 Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). This means that the course meets the standards set by employers, and enables you to take steps towards gaining professional qualifications, even before you’ve graduated.
What does this course lead to? This degree has been endorsed by and aligned with the CIOB educational framework, preparing you for a rewarding career in this fast-moving global industry. This course has a strong focus on employability, and has an excellent record of graduate employment. Course graduates have gone on to work at – and are directors of – local and national companies such as Evolution 5, Balfour Beatty, Bouygue and Drew Smith Construction, Barrett Homes, Drew Construction Group and Goddards (quantity surveyors).
Who is this course for? This course is well-suited to those who wish to pursue a career in the construction industry. The course focuses on the management of construction projects and will appeal to those who wish to work in construction project management, site management or quantity surveying upon graduation.
Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Construction Management BSc (Hons) at Southampton Solent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Construction Management.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Construction Management BSc (Hons) at Southampton Solent University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Construction Management BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £26500 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £21500 - £31000 | £22500 - £40500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Construction Management
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £31497 | £33392 | £39689 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26823 - £36395 | £26505 - £41913 | £30106 - £50841 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Construction Management, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Construction Management BSc (Hons) at Southampton Solent University
| 40% | |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma or OCR Extended Diploma. For detailed information on accepted qualifications, please view our Course Entry Statement (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/documents/course-entry-requirement-statement.pdf) Solent University is a proud champion of widening participation. For further information about our contextual offer, please visit our website (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/what-next/contextual-offers)
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
A minimum of 2 A Levels required if studying only A Levels, but can be used in conjunction with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
60 Credits with 45 M Level Credits and 15 P Level Credits
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
• Direct entry to years 2 (Level 5) or 3 (Level 6) We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. • Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. • Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with 5.5 in each individual component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Construction Management, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Construction Management BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13800 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Southampton Solent University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Southampton Solent University in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Construction Management in the UK?
About Southampton Solent University
Solent University was established in 1855 in the City Centre of Southampton, South East England. This institution started out as a private Art school in 1856 and has since evolved into one of the most important HEIs in Southampton. Being so centrally located, students are within walking distance of most amenities in the city. Even so, the university provides more than sufficient facilities for students to find anything they need on-site. The Solent campus has a particularly active Student Union office, a great Student Hub for career or even personal advice, as well as a variety of popular restaurants.
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Construction Management BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 100% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £14045 | 97 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
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Construction Management (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 94% | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £13080 | 76 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Construction Management BSc (Hons) | Leeds Beckett University | 84% | 2% | 5% | £9250 | £10500 | 107 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%