BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering Management
University of Portsmouth
About this program
BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering Management
Do you have the ambition to join a new generation of construction professionals who are shaping the future of the industry?
On this BEng (Hons) Construction Engineering Management degree course, you’ll get the leadership, interpersonal, technical and management skills you need to start a career in this rapidly changing field.
This course will open doors to a rewarding career in construction engineering management, whether you’re looking to work nationally or take your ambition abroad to manage teams on international projects.
Admission requirements
Typical offers
- A levels – ABB–BBC
- UCAS points – 112–128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM
- International Baccalaureate – 25–26
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Construction Management and Practice
- Engineering Analysis
- Introduction to Building Measurement
- Professional Development 1
- Soils and Materials 1
- Water and Environmental Engineering
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Introduction to Project Management Principles
- Numerical Skills and Economics
- Professional Development 2
- Soils and Materials 2
- Understanding Structures - Analysis and Design
Optional modules in this year currently include:
- Applied Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Diving and Underwater Engineering A
- Diving and Underwater Engineering B
- Energy Resources and Infrastructure
- Fieldwork for Civil Engineers
- Heritage Property
- Institution-Wide Language Program (IWLP)
- Tender Documentation and Management
Placement year (optional)
On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in 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 in this year include:
- Corporate and Contract Management
- Individual Project
- Professional Development 3
- Project Evaluation and Development
- Project Management for Civil Engineers
- Transportation Engineering
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years sandwich with work placement
Tuition
- For UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year
- For International students: £17,600 per year
Qualification
On this degree course, you'll:
- Explore markets and environments that will become your workplace and apply what you learn to practical scenarios
- Do field studies and labs in surveying, soil mechanics, environmental hydraulics and construction
- Be introduced to key theories and principles that civil engineering practice is based on, then go on to study specific engineering topics that match your interests
- Work alongside our network of civil engineering consulting and contracting organisations
- Develop the skills you need to manage teams and projects, and boost your leadership abilities
- Have the opportunity to study abroad
Career paths
Working in the construction and engineering sector is an interesting, challenging and rewarding career. You'll be able to work in a variety of construction industry roles when you finish this degree.
You'll also meet the entry requirements for many graduate engineering programs and can continue your studies to achieve chartered status or become an Incorporated Engineer without further study.
What can you do with a Construction Engineering Management degree?
Previous students have gone on to work in areas such as:
- project management
- site engineering
- site management
- civil engineering
- structural engineering
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About this institute
University of Portsmouth
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Students can live a few minutes' walk away from their faculty buildings on campus, with only a 5-10 min walk to the seaside.
The cost of living and accommodation in Portsmouth are significantly lower than in the larger cities in the UK, meaning you'll be able to live more comfortably here. The city is so compact that you don't need to take any public transport and most students/lecturers get around by bike.
The city has a population of around 200,000 and over 10% of this is made up of our student population. We have 5,000 students from overseas on campus.
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