BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management develops expertise in construction technology, processes and management through lectures, site visits, industry tutorials and an optional paid placement year. The course is accredited by RICS, CIOB and CABE, and shares a common first year with Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying, allowing transfer after Year 1.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Department: School of Art, Design and Architecture | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers economics and management, construction fundamentals, building physics, the digital built environment and construction materials with site surveying. Year 2 covers property development and refurbishment, building services engineering, construction technology and contract procedures. The final year covers sustainable and safe construction, building and property law, professional practice, research methods and a dissertation project.

Career pathways

Graduates manage and coordinate construction projects, liaising with clients, architects, planners, engineers, technical consultants, surveyors and suppliers so projects are delivered on time, within budget and safely.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 points including a minimum of two A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM, preferably in Construction or Engineering (other subjects considered); applicants must list the exact BTEC modules studied. Access to HE Diploma: at least 33 credits at merit/distinction, preferably Construction, Engineering or Combined. T level: Pass with grade C in the core, preference for Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are considered. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate level).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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