“Quantity surveying is for you if you have an analytical brain, and enjoy working with numbers and working with people.”
BSc (Hons)Construction Management
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Starting in: 2024
Register your interest- 3 years
- 3 years part-time
- 4 years with foundation year
Campus: Southampton City CentreView on Google Maps
Why study construction management part-time
Build your future in construction and develop valuable skills in management, building technology and sustainability, on this CIOB accredited degree.
- 0thUK uni for sustained employment (Longitudinal Educational Outcomes 2022)
- 0thin the top 20 best student cities (StudentCrowd, 2023)
- 0stout of 130 institutions for assessment and feedback (NSS 2023)
- Aimed at professionals who already hold a HNC or HND in a relevant construction-related subject and who want to gain an honours degree, this course provides direct entry to year three of the five-year part-time degree.
- You will use a range of industry standard drawing and cost management software packages and a range of surveying equipment.
- Our course team is led by qualified professionals with extensive industry experience, enabling you to learn from real-life case studies and examples.
- Guest speakers range from directors of local and national construction companies to representatives from government bodies.
Course overview
Our 30 years’ experience of delivering construction management training has helped us to develop a course that works for both employees and employers. Students train for a single day each week throughout the academic year, applying what they have learnt directly to their day-to-day work and continuing to be an asset in the workplace.
Inspiring, challenging and professionally accredited – our programme offers a varied curriculum based on the key themes of management, technology and professionalism. You’ll develop valuable skills and work closely with industry partners, experienced tutors and the latest in construction technology.
Building on your existing HNC or HND qualification, you’ll develop a full understanding of the economic considerations and the industry’s legal framework. Extensive industry involvement ensures you’ll have a strong working knowledge of the technology and management techniques being used in the sector today. To support this, you’ll undertake challenging live briefs to help develop your teamwork, project management, problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills.
The course content is regularly reviewed to meet industry and professional requirements, and covers emerging topics in the field of construction management to ensure your learning is right up to date.
Our accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Building demonstrates that the course meets strict standards set by the industry itself. It also gives you the chance to work towards additional professional qualifications alongside your ongoing degree studies.
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Course features
Part-time option
You can study this course part-time
Specialist facilities
This course has access to specialist facilities
Professional accreditation
This course has been accredited by a professional body
Further studies
After successfully completing your studies, there's an opportunity to continue your studies at Solent
Apply direct
You can apply direct to Solent University for this course
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed specifically at construction industry professionals who have already studied at HNC/D level (or equivalent) and are now looking to progress to a full degree. Candidates should already be working in a relevant area of the construction industry and have an ambition to take on more senior roles.
What does this course lead to?
This degree has been endorsed by and aligned with the CIOB educational framework, preparing you for a rewarding career in the fast-moving global construction industry. Graduates will leave the course with the key skills required to develop, manage and deliver modern construction projects.
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The course is delivered by a teaching team that received 82% overall satisfaction for academic support. (NSS 2022)
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Students make use of modern construction laboratories, a dedicated drawing studio and a range of levelling/surveying equipment (total stations). Students also have the opportunity to work in the built environment studio centre.
This modern studio space has been developed to give students access to an environment which mirrors the feel and atmosphere of a working professional studio. This encourages students from various different built environment courses to come together and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, just as they would in the workplace.
What you'll study
Core modules
Economics and Financial Management
This module covers a range of activities that promote effective decision-making and positive business performance within construction industries, including; financial performance analysis techniques, profit and loss forecasting, project and head office cash flow analysis and general overheads budgeting.
Technology of Complex Buildings
This module will enable you acquire a deeper understanding of construction technology principles at a more advanced level. The technology of high-rise construction, including quality aspects, is the central focus.
Sustainability
This module investigates how the construction industry can achieve sustainable outcomes during the design, construction, operation and end of life of a project.
Optional modules
Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Preconstruction Management
You will be introduced to the commercial activities both at pre and post contract stage focusing on the role of the contractor’s quantity surveyor.
How you will learn and be assessed
You will learn by:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Practical exams
- Written exams
- Coursework
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
Access Solent provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose the industry?
With increasing demand for talented graduates equipped with the right skills, and this course will help to prepare you for work in this exciting industry.
Directors of local and national construction companies, as well as representatives from government bodies, contribute to the course with guest lectures, site visits and live case studies. This provides a real-life learning environment and unique research opportunities. We also have visits from local area planning officers, construction directors and government agencies.
Through our network of employers you will be supported and encouraged to do a work placement to gain real work experience. Organisations that we have close links with include Southampton City Council, Capita Symonds, Evolution 5, Balfour Beatty, Barrett Homes, Linden Homes, Brymor Contractors and Babcock International.
You’ll also benefit from professional accreditation by the CIOB. This means the course meets the standards set by employers, and enables you to take steps towards gaining professional qualifications, even before you’ve graduated.
You could earn:
Quantity surveyor
Starting salary: 25,000 to £35,000
With experience, you can earn around £35,000 to £55,000. Salaries at management level range from around £50,000 to in excess of £80,000.
Construction manager
Starting salary: £27,000 to £33,000
Experienced construction managers can earn between £33,000 and £55,000. Senior and chartered construction managers can earn in the region of £50,000 to £85,000.
Town planner
Starting salary: £18,000 to £25,000
With experience, in roles such as principal planner and team leader, salaries can reach £30,000 to £45,000. Chief planning officers, heads of departments and directors can earn salaries of more than £55,000.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk.
Solent stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more stories“Quantity surveying is for you if you have an analytical brain, and enjoy working with numbers and working with people.”
Solent Futures
The Solent Futures team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
If you're in your final year, we also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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Further study
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MSc Sustainable Building Design
Develop your theory and practical skills to graduate from this course as a specialist designer with the education and vision required to help create a sustainable future for the construction industry.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year are:
- UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island part-time fees: £6,166.70 per year
- International part-time fees: Students from outside the EU are usually unable to obtain a visa for part-time study. Please visit our visas and immigration page for more information.
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2024/25 other costs are:
Compulsory costs
- Personal protective equipment for site visits - safety boots (conforming to EN ISO 20345:2011. S3 category - protective toecap and midsole and a water repellent upper); hard hat (conforming to BS EN 397); working gloves; hi-vis vest; and safety glasses ( conforming to BS EN166. Grade F impact lens and optical class 1): approx £100
- Stationery and printing: approx £200
- Purchase of JCT contract (only required if students need their own official hard copy): £80
- Site visits: approx £100
- Laptop: approx £150
- Headset: approx £20
- Mouse: approx £10
- Scientific calculator: approx £10
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £15. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Entry requirements
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Key entry requirements
The part-time route allows direct entry to year three of the full five-year part-time course. Applicants must hold a HNC in a relevant subject, or equivalent.
Attendance on campus is approximately one day per week, 9am to 5pm.
It is desirable for applying students to be employed within the construction industry. Students will need to have a supporting reference from an employer as part of their application.
Key entry requirements
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please refer to our course entry requirement statement.
Key entry requirements
Students from outside the EU are usually unable to obtain a visa for part-time study. Please visit our visas and immigration page for more information.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please refer to our course entry requirement statement.
Any questions?
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Email: admissions.international@solent.ac.ukCall: +44 (0)23 8201 5066How to apply
Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 26 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
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Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Find out more about Solent's contextual offers
Top-up route
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information: contact us
Part-time route
Applications for part-time and distance learning courses are made directly to the University and can be made at any time prior to the start of the course. If you have any questions about applying for this course, please contact the admissions office by emailing admissions@solent.ac.uk.
Alternative entry options
Top-up route
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information: contact us
Part-time route
Applications for part-time and distance learning courses are made directly to the University and can be made at any time prior to the start of the course. If you have any questions about applying for this course, please contact the admissions office by emailing admissions@solent.ac.uk.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
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