CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT BSC (HONS)

Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

Gain the technical and managerial knowledge of construction. This degree combines 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.
Why you should study this course

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Our extensive links with industry mean we can offer valuable networking opportunities, guest lectures and work placement opportunities.

Accreditations and professional recognition

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

This course is accredited1 by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for intakes up to and including 2029, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Graduates of this course will be eligible for full academic exemption when applying for Chartered Membership (MCIOB) without the requirement for an Individual Assessment. To achieve Chartered status, applicants must also demonstrate three to five years of relevant professional experience and meet the CIOB’s membership requirements. Additional application processes and fees may apply. CIOB sets requirements, which are subject to change. Please check the CIOB website for full details and the most up-to-date information.
The complexity and scale of modern construction projects requires construction professionals with expertise in construction management, who can work either on site or within an office to ensure they are delivered safely, within budget, on deadline and to the highest possible quality.

Upon successful completion, you will have knowledge of:

- building technology and construction processes, management processes and systems associated with construction
- building science with respect to materials, structure, services and internal environment
- the legal and regulatory framework within which buildings are constructed
- the economics of construction, procurement and contract administration procedures
- design processes used in construction and current innovations relating to the construction of buildings
- how quality is achieved in construction processes and products
- health and safety in building design and construction
- land surveying
- the management of building projects, including the planning, budgeting and control of costs in all aspects of the construction process.