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Construction Project Management at Coventry University - UCAS

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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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18Oct
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29Nov
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Course summary

Ranked 4th for Construction, Surveying and Planning in the UK by The Guardian University Guide. Develop skills in sustainability, technology and leadership to prepare for a career in project management across building, civil engineering or the utilities sectors. This course is designed to help you gain the technical and managerial knowledge of construction. Combine technical expertise with sustainability and innovation, and benefit from practical learning, industry collaboration and digital tools to help you prepare for a career in the evolving built environment. You will have the opportunity to:

  • focus on sustainable construction, emerging technologies and digital project management tools
  • gain valuable hands-on experience through site visits, case studies, simulations and collaboration opportunities with industry professionals
  • explore topics such as resource management, economics, design and production processes.
Key Course Benefits
  • You will have opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios through surveying, field trips and live assessments, providing a smoother transition into industry.2
  • Learn alongside students from related disciplines such as architectural technology, building surveying and quantity surveying, offering you the opportunity to learn the professional duties of a construction manager working in a multi-disciplinary team setting and emulating industry practices.
  • Coventry University is ranked 4th in the UK for Construction, Surveying and Planning in the Guardian University Guide 2025, reflecting our commitment to excellence in the construction industry.
  • Our extensive links with industry mean we can offer valuable networking opportunities, guest lectures and work placement opportunities.2
Please see our website for more details about the course.

Modules

This course has a common first year which year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first-year courses Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology MSci Building Surveying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) Real Estate and Property Management BSc (Hons) Year 1 modules:

  • Construction Technology, Materials and Building Sciences - 30 credits
  • Project Management and Economics - 30 credits
  • Surveying, Design and Digital Applications - 30 credits
  • Professional Built Environment - 30 credits
Year Two The second year is where you explore the construction management professions in more detail and move from traditional industry practices into the more modern practices associated with building and infrastructure production today, including building information modelling, virtual reality and other advancing technologies. Year 2 modules:
  • Commercial Project Management and Digital Planning - 30 credits
  • Law for Built Environment Professionals - 30 credits
  • Advanced Construction Technology and Systems - 30 credits
  • Construction Site Planning, Operations and Control - 30 credits
Final Year In your final year, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of contract management, including procurement methods, tendering procedures, the contractual relationship among project participants and an awareness of all of the main standard forms of contract available in the UK construction industry. Year 3 modules:
  • Strategic Construction Project Management - 30 credits
  • Construction and Project Management in a Global Context - 30 credits
  • Contemporary and Innovative Construction Management - 30 credits
  • Undergraduate Research Dissertation - 30 credits
We also focus on post-contract management practices and procedures, including construction finance. You will have the chance to gain a solid understanding of basic accounting and financial principles, preparing you to apply spreadsheet techniques to analyse financial problems and better understand financial and cost control issues from a corporate management perspective. You have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to a ‘real-life’ project that will reflect the skills required in professional practice. Past students have used a variety of actual projects both in Coventry and further afield to apply their learning. You will also be expected to perform a detailed research study with the help of an experienced supervisor. You can choose a topic to suit your interests or to assist your career aspirations, with previous dissertation topics covering the use of drones in construction, the use of mobile technology to monitor construction work, and the effects of the planning software on project success. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments Laboratories Posters The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

How to apply

14Jan

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Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Construction Project Management at Coventry University - UCAS