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BSc Construction Project Management

Solent University

About this course

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management, a building surveying degree centred on administrative and technical methods for the built environment. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, and Legal Analysis. The course holds professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Building. The first year covers foundational principles through Legal and Statutory Requirements, Construction Practice, Construction Science and Materials, and Principles of Construction Management. The second year addresses operational and financial aspects with Maintenance and Adaptation of Buildings, Construction Management, Economics and Financial Management, and Pre-Construction Management. The final year focuses on advanced delivery through modules such as Construction Project Management, Strategic Construction Management, and a compulsory Research Dissertation.

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Institution
Solent University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
CPM1
Typical offer
UCAS 104-120
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Pass or equivalent qualification or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Applications from mature students may also be considered. Direct entry to year two may be offered to holders of an HND, HNC or foundation degree in an appropriate subject. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

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What students say

Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 97%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 95%
  • Learning resources: 93%
  • Student voice: 89%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 30%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 70%

What graduates do next

Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 40%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 15%
  • South East: 55%
  • South West: 15%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other qualifications: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Legal and Statutory Requirements
  • Construction Practice
  • Construction Science and Materials
  • Innovating the Construction Project
  • Principles of Construction Management
  • Technology of Buildings
  • Maintenance and Adaptation of Buildings
  • Construction Management
  • Economics and Financial Management
  • Pre-Construction Management
  • Sustainability
  • Technology of Complex Buildings
  • Construction Project Management
  • Strategic Construction Management
  • Research Dissertation

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Construction Project Management at Solent University earn?

The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £50,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Building.

What do graduates of BSc Construction Project Management at Solent University do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Construction Project Management at Solent University?

97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Construction Project Management at Solent University?

The average entrant had 77 UCAS points.

Is BSc Construction Project Management at Solent University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

How many students continue on BSc Construction Project Management at Solent University?

30% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.