Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Building & Construction.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Building & Construction
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Building & Construction 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 | £29000 | £28000 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £36000 | £22500 - £36000 | £27000 - £44000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Building & Construction
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £32360 | £33392 | £39689 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28280 - £38033 | £26505 - £41913 | £30106 - £50841 |
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Course Description
Construction project managers lead, manage and control operations. Covering all aspects of construction lifecycle, they help to ensure projects are safely completed on-time, within budget and at the right quality. There is currently a high-demand for project managers, both in the UK and internationally. So, if you're fascinated by buildings and developments and enjoy working with others, this double-accredited Construction Project Management degree could be just for you.
Located at the heart of the Manchester city-region, one of the UK’s largest property and construction markets, we’re surrounded by real-life construction case studies and industry connections, providing you with endless opportunities once you graduate. Our popular Construction Project Management degree is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). You'll be educated to the highest industry standards, studying a range of tailored, industry-shaped modules that will develop your professional, technical and interpersonal skill set.
Learning takes place in our Peel Park campus, just 2km from buzzing Manchester. Blending theory and practice using an action-based reflective learning approach, we’ll teach you to plan, organise and control construction operations. You’ll learn about regulations, procurement, and LEAN techniques. You’ll use management and planning software tools, such as BIM and CAD. Staying true to the collaborative nature of the construction industry, you’ll complete projects and problem-solving activities alongside other built environment students. We‘ll also encourage you to take an additional placement year to apply your learning and broaden your workplace skills.
Features • Learn about the economic conditions, legal regulations and technological advancements driving the sector • Understand the construction process – from feasibility studies and design to construction, maintenance, and demolition • Learn about interactions between a building and its internal and external environments • Build knowledge and understanding of management theories in construction and property development • Explore how real-time digital data guides physical construction, using industry software and technology
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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
| 35% | Teaching Professionals |
| 30% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Salford
The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
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Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Construction Management”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Construction Project Management (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £12600 | 123 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
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