BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering Management
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £18,300/year: international students
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Introduction
Manage construction projects that could radically transform the built environment and shape the industry's future. Work nationally, or take your ambition global, managing teams on international ventures.
In this BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering Management degree course, you'll develop the skills you need to manage innovative projects and teams, boosting your leadership potential within the construction industry. You'll visit potential future work 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 of a successful construction manager.
Graduate with the leadership, interpersonal, technical and management skills you need to launch a career in this rapidly changing field.
Course highlights
- Become confident in key theories and principles that construction practice is based on through field studies and labs in areas including measurement, soils and materials, and hydraulics.
- Have the option to study modules that match your interests and career ambitions, such as practical diving and underwater engineering and infrastructure, heritage property and applied building information modelling (BIM).
- Benefit from the expertise of our Industrial Advisory Committee, a network of construction organisations and senior practitioners who inform your modules and offer placement opportunities.
- Have the opportunity to take a work placement year abroad – a previous student worked for a surveying equipment manufacturer in Switzerland.
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). See the JBM website for further information.
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Modules
Year 1
Core modules this year include:
- Construction Management and Practice – 20 credits
- Engineering Analysis – 20 credits
- Group Tutorials – 0 credits
- Introduction to Construction Measurement – 20 credits
- Professional Development 1 – 20 credits
- Soils and Materials 1 – 20 credits
- Water and Environmental Engineering IEng – 20 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2
Core modules this year include:
- Group Tutorials – 0 credits
- Introduction to Project Management Principles – 20 credits
- Numerical Skills and Economics – 20 credits
- Professional Development 2 – 20 credits
- Soils and Materials 2 – 20 credits
- Understanding Structures: Analysis and Design – 20 credits
Optional modules this year include:
- Applied Building Information Modelling (BIM) – 20 credits
- Diving and Underwater Engineering A – 20 credits
- Diving and Underwater Engineering B – 20 credits
- Energy Resources and Infrastructure – 20 credits
- Fieldwork for Civil Engineers – 20 credits
- Heritage Property – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (Institution-Wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
Placement year (optional)
In this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in the industry.
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Year 3
Core modules this year include:
- Corporate and Contract Management – 20 credits
- Individual Project – 20 credits
- Professional Development 3 – 20 credits
- Project Evaluation and Development – 20 credits
- Project Management for Civil Engineers – 20 credits
- Transportation Engineering – 20 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Placement year opportunities
Taking an optional placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. Our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have taken placement roles such as:
- student engineer
- construction trainee
- project manager trainee
Potential destinations
They've completed placements at organisations including:
- Beard Construction
- Dyer & Butler
- Durkan
Career Opportunities
Working in construction and engineering is an interesting, challenging and rewarding career. You can expect a starting salary of £26,000, which can increase considerably with experience – senior and chartered construction managers can earn over £50,000 depending on the project scale and location.
You'll also meet the entry requirements for many graduate engineering programmes and can continue your studies to achieve chartered status or become an Incorporated Engineer without further study.
What areas can you work in with a construction management degree?
Previous students have gone on to work in areas such as:
- project management
- site engineering
- site management
- civil engineering
- structural engineering
- Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for companies such as:
- Balfour Beatty
- Ministry of Defence
- Peter Marsh Consulting
- Multiplex Construction Limited
- British Army
What jobs can you do with a Construction Engineering Management degree?
Roles they've taken on include:
- civil and structural consultancy engineer
- civil engineering contractor
- graduate structural engineer
- construction engineer
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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