Program Overview

Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering and Construction Management is designed for built environment professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in addressing technological and environmental issues in the civil engineering and construction industry.

Study Options

• Part-time: 1 year
• UK fee: £3,000 (2024/25)
• International fee: £3,000 (2024/25)
• Start dates: September, January, May
• Location: Online

Course Description

This course aims to provide vital skills necessary to address the technological and environmental issues facing the civil engineering and construction industry sectors today and in the foreseeable future. The course content investigates and examines the links between legislation, the environment, and the technical innovations required to address contemporary concepts of sustainable urban and rural development of property and infrastructure.

Modules

• Core Module:
  • Environmental risk and responsibility
• Optional Modules:
  • Continuing Professional Development and Strategic Management
  • Project Planning, Value Engineering and Risk Management
  • Flood Risk Engineering Management
  • Transport and Infrastructure Engineering and Sustainable Design
  • BIM and Integrated Project Collaboration
  • Sustainable Construction Methods and Materials
  • Geomatic Monitoring and Asset Engineering
  • Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate the implications of environmental factors in terms of risk and responsibility from a global context
• Develop a critical understanding of sustainable development ideology and demonstrate appropriate use of this to inform decisions within organisations
• Discuss current and future potential developments in environmental policy and legislation

Assessment Method

• Formative and summative assessments to demonstrate that you have met the module and programme learning outcomes
• Theoretical concepts and practical application will be covered in live lectures, tutorials and seminars

Residential Opportunities

• Two optional modules, the Geomatic Monitoring and Asset Engineering module and the Advanced Geotechnical Engineering module, incorporate a short residential held in Derbyshire
• During the residential, you will undertake practical sessions and assessments to gain hands-on experience of a range of civil engineering processes

Careers

• The Postgraduate Certificate Civil Engineering and Construction Management will be of value to those pursuing careers in the Civil Engineering and Construction Management profession seeking a postgraduate level qualification for their CPD
• The course is designed to support you in your career development within the profession, however, you may wish to progress onto the full Master's award before considering further qualifications such as a PhD

Entry Requirements

• You will require at least a 2.2 degree or equivalent in a Civil Engineering or Construction-related discipline
• If you don’t have a degree or an accredited degree, we can consider your application if supported by significant industrial experience within the engineering sector

English Language Qualifications

• If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification
• For this course you will need at least one of the following:
  • IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in any areas)
  • TOEFL 580 (paper based) 237 (computer based) or 92 (internet based)
  • Pearson Test of Academic English: 58
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
  • London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
  • International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
  • International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 for new entrants:
  • UK/EU/International: £3,000
• 2025/26 for new entrants:
  • UK/EU/International: £3,090
• Residential costs:
  • The Geomatic Monitoring and Asset Engineering module and the Advanced Geotechnical Engineering module contain a short residential which is taken in during a block week
  • To undertake the residential, there is an additional cost of £150 which is not included in your course fees

How to Apply

• Please look at our application deadlines before you apply
• Our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages will show the intakes that are available and open to applications
• It's best to apply early so you can secure your place and beat the rush
• Once we have received your application and supporting documents (such as qualifications or references), we will review it and contact you within 4 weeks to let you know if you have been successful or not

Documents to Support Your Application

• Official photo identification such as a passport or driving licence
• Current CV
• Written reference supplied on headed paper from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
• Copies of certificates and transcripts or a letter of testimony for previous qualifications

Application Deadlines

• All of our online courses have set start dates throughout the year
• We require time to review your application and get back to you with a response before your course starts
• Take a look at information regarding applying for an online course to see full details of deadlines and term dates