Please note: this course is open for applications for a September 2024 start.
Construction is a thriving global profession, and a Construction Project Manager (CPM) plays the central role carefully managing experts from a range of professions and trades, liaises with clients, and end users to make sure all stages of the construction project progress smoothly and complete to the expected standard, on time and to the intended budget, whether a commercial new build, retail development, residential high-rise, restoration, renovation or infrastructure project.
Our architecture, building and planning courses were ranked 3rd in the UK for teaching according to the National Student Survey 2023.
Recurring themes throughout our course include, lean thinking and lean construction, passive sustainability, project administration, contract practice, leadership skills and managing people, risk management, health and safety and digital construction technology including Building Information Modelling (BIM).
There is an especially strong focus on real client, real site and real issue project work and on interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our research and professional practice informed teaching will keep you informed and up to date on cutting edge technology, professional practice and industry developments.
This degree is part of our suite of Architecture, Construction and Built Environment courses. You will be studying in our studios on projects with peers from other subjects such as Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, where you develop the necessary skills to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, within construction and built development projects.
Through lectures, you’ll develop a broad knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the project life-cycle from inception, through design phase, construction to building completion and beyond.
In the First year of your course, explore modules such as sustainable construction and design, building surveying, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital software. In the second and third years you’ll explore larger architectural technology and construction projects, investigate pre-contract procedures and specialisms within optional modules.
We utilise a variety of assessment methods to help you develop your academic and professional skills, such as coursework, projects, reports, essays, exams, groupwork, seminars, presentations, practical workshops and portfolio’s. Precedent study field trips in the UK and abroad are essential part of our programmes.
*This course is 'subject to validation' which means it is in the final stages of approval. Courses are normally approved, but if it is not then we will contact applicants and those who register interest to help you find a suitable alternative.
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.
Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare.
We welcome applicants with a pass in a relevant Foundation or Extended Diploma (Level 3 or 4).
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | K220 | £9,250 | £16,600 |
| Sep 2025 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | K220 | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work as:
All of our existing programmes enjoy the benefit of links with local, national and international practices, business and organisations such as: Arup; Atkins;; Evan Jones, Forest of Dean council, Gloucester City Council, Jacobs, Natural England, WSP.
Our strong industry links offer awards, intern positions, live challenges, visiting lectures and employability skills workshops that could result in your graduate career pathway.
Explore and collaborate with creatives from across the spectrum. We offer the perfect environment to practice your craft and prepare you to graduate career-ready.
Our architecture, building and planning courses were ranked 3rd overall in the UK for teaching according to the National Student Survey 2023.
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