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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
KEY FACTS
This course defines the concepts and the processes associated with being a
project manager within the construction industry.
Duration

It will enable you to manage every aspect of the project lifecycle from 1 year full time, 2 years part time
inception to completion. You will also master the technical, organisational,
commercial, legal and financial issues involved in achieving a project’s 2018 entry requirements
successful execution.
A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant
subject, or equivalent industrial and work
WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE? experience in construction management or other
related field.

On this course you can: English language proficiency at a minimum of

IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below
5.5.
 Visit sites and study locally based case studies that will introduce you to the
professional markets and environments Fees
 Apply your skills to real-life practical problems as part of our partnership
schemes with local and global organisations UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man
 Attend lectures and seminars given by practitioners from client, contracting students
2018/19:
and consulting organisations
Full time: £6,500
Part time: £3,250 p/a*

Government Postgraduate Loan

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES MIGHT IT LEAD TO?
Full-time and part-time course are eligible

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning

International students
for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired 2018/19:
an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree.
Full time: £15,100
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued: Part time: £7,550 p/a*

* Fees are subject to annual increase.

 construction companies
 commercial companies View tuition fee terms and conditions
 consultancy View additional course costs

 project management Contact

admissions@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 5566

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STRUCTURE & TEACHING

The course is divided into three stages, the first two stages are generally taught through
formal tuition, with stage three covering independent research in an academic or industrial
setting.

You will build upon established fundamental construction engineering and project
management principles in order to confidently apply them to a range of complex construction
projects. You will gain a deep understanding of the social, economic and environmental issues
that can affect such projects along with the expertise to tackle them.

Here are the units you will study:

Construction Law, Contracts and Dispute Resolution: In this unit you will study the legal
system within which construction projects are undertaken. You will also cover contracts'
formation and performance issues, contracts' documentation and dispute resolution methods.

Project Management and Software: This unit introduces you to the Project Management
Institute’s model, known as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK), and
industry-standard project management software.

Project Management Tools, Techniques and Processes: You will gain project management
tools, techniques and processes in the construction industry.

Strategic and General Management: In this unit you will cover management in the
construction industry, and the development of organisational and project strategic direction,
taking into account internal and external environments.

Independent Research Project: This covers the generic research framework within which new
knowledge is discovered, and involves the practical application of research skills and
techniques to a chosen system within the construction industry.
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

Teaching on this course will focus on small lectures, seminars and discussion groups. It will
also centre on supporting your independent learning strategies, which tutorials will help to
develop.
HOW ARE YOU ASSESSED?

Assessment can take many forms and is geared towards the subject matter in a way that
encourages a deeper understanding and allows you to develop your skills. It includes:

 examinations
 coursework
 projects
 a dissertation
FACILITIES & FEATURES

PROJECT OFFICE
Offering a range of consultancy services to clients, the Project Office gives you access to real
clients and live projects. This is a great means to gain real hands-on experience in order to
support your design development and professional capacity. In the past we have overseen or
managed major building or design works in the city including the Hilsea Lido, the Isle of Wight
Zoo, the University’s own 3rd Space and the Bursledon Brickworks.

MATHS CAFÉ
Drop in any time and get one-to-one help with that tricky maths or stats problem. With
handouts on key topics to take away and computer-aided learning packages, we can get the
problem solved and help you improve your numeracy skills.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of
information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and
newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff
are always on hand to help.

Budgeting for your studies

There may be extra costs arising from your studies which you will need to consider when
planning your expenditure.

Some are common costs to all courses of study. These may include the cost of study texts,
reference books, photocopying and computer supplies. Others relate to specific courses and
may include field trips, materials and specialist equipment.

Other costs to consider

We provide you with hard hats and Hi-Vis vests. However, you will need to buy your own
safety boots which cost approximately £35.

CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER PROSPECTS
A construction project manager is the individual responsible for ensuring that teams meet
their objectives, the project meets its requirements and the execution of the project is kept as
succinct as possible.

This course will therefore equip you to manage construction projects in client (private and
public) construction and consulting organisations, engage in construction and other business,
or alternatively, pursue further studies or research in academic and research institutions.

Previous graduates have gone on to work for client, contracting and consulting organisations
in the construction industry in a variety of roles.

CAREER PLANNING
One of the benefits of studying at Portsmouth is the support that we provide to our Master's
and Research Degree students in career planning. Our careers and recruitment service can
assist you in career research and finding employment opportunities. Help is also available if
you wish to find a part-time job while studying your degree.

We offer our postgraduate students and alumni one-to-one appointments with a careers
adviser, or an online service for those not able to travel back to the University. Our alumni can
call on our career services for five years after graduation.

In addition, regular employability events offer you the chance to meet employers, find out
about different career sectors and improve your applications or CV. The Graduate Summer
Programme provides a range of guidance and employability seminars and workshops.

BENEFITS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Regardless of whether you are seeking to build on your studies, further your career or pursue
a career change, a postgraduate qualification adds to your achievement record.
Postgraduate study may greatly improve your chances of getting that first break.

Many graduate employers prefer the higher intellectual rigour displayed in postgraduate
students.

Recruiters for roles requiring specialist knowledge or research particularly target those with
higher level qualifications.

Postgraduate study shows you can take the challenge of in-depth study; acquiring transferable
skills in team working and problem solving techniques.

If you have a passion for a particular subject, postgraduate study can also be something
undertaken as part of your own development at an appropriate time in your life.