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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
Overview
Build your leadership potential in the construction industry with management skills that encompass the full process of construction, from financial planning and technical possibilities to safety on site, personnel management and sustainability of your structures.
On this BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree course, you'll develop the skills you need to manage innovative projects and teams that contribute to the built environment and to best practice in the construction industry. You'll visit potential future workplace environments and apply your knowledge to practical scenarios from real companies, working through development proposals and examining the suitability of suggested designs, simulating the responsibilities required of a successful construction manager.
Graduate with the technological, interpersonal and management skills you need to launch into a career in this rapidly changing field.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Working in the construction sector means joining a continually changing profession with an enormous impact on our economy and society. You’ll graduate with the skills to contribute to this £117bn sector, and with the knowledge to enter many graduate engineering programmes.
You can expect a starting salary from £27,000 (Prospects 2023), which can increase considerably with experience. You could earn over £50,000 as a senior or chartered construction manager, depending on the project scale and location.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
What areas can you work in with a construction management degree?
Previous construction students have gone on to work in areas such as:
Construction graduates have also achieved membership of the Chartered Institute of Builders, the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Graduate destinations
Our construction graduates have worked for companies such as:
What jobs can you do with a Construction Management degree?
Roles they've taken on include:
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