Program Overview

Construction Project Management (with Foundation Year)

BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

4 years

UCAS Code

2M13

Delivery

In-person

Placement option

Learn how to manage, co-ordinate and lead a construction project team, from project inception to final completion on our Construction Project Management Foundation Year degree course.

Why study with us

• 3rd in the UK for teaching quality (Guardian University Guide, Construction, surveying and planning, 2024)
• 5th in the UK for student experience (Times Good University Guide, Building, 2024)
• 6th in the UK for overall score (Guardian University Guide, Construction, surveying and planning, 2024)
• 7th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, Building, 2024)
• Learn the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to become a successful construction project manager.
• International opportunities include an overseas placement, a chance to study abroad as part of the course, or an overseas study visit.
• The flexible delivery of this course allows you to study whilst in employment. Our part-time teaching is delivered just one day per week.

What you'll do

• You’ll get hands-on experience, working on real-life projects and case studies alongside tutors who have close industry links.
• Our Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Knowledge share with students on facilities management, quantity surveying or building surveying degrees – or even transfer your course.

Modules

Foundation year

• Study Skills and Information Technology
  • Module code: ERC007
• Design Studies for Construction
  • Module code: ERC009
• Analytical Studies for Construction
  • Module code: ERC010
• Fundamental Tools for Construction
  • Module code: ERC014
• Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
  • Module code: ERC018
• Foundation Mathematics
  • Module code: MAC101

Year 1

• Construction Technology (L4)
  • Module code: BN1101
• Sustainability and Science
  • Module code: BN1102
• Management and Economics
  • Module code: BN1105
• Introduction to Law and Procurement
  • Module code: BN1114
• Professional Practice
  • Module code: BN1995
• Interdisciplinary Project
  • Module code: BN1996

Year 2

• Construction Technology 2
  • Module code: BN2001
• Building Services
  • Module code: BN2007
• Production Economics
  • Module code: BN2011
• Construction Law 2
  • Module code: BN2104
• Management and Project Planning
  • Module code: BN2105
• Health and Safety Management
  • Module code: BN2721
• Professional Practice - CPM
  • Module code: BN2980

Year 3

• Project Management & BIM
  • Module code: BN3010
• Commercial Construction Management
  • Module code: BN3020
• Project Analysis and Appraisal
  • Module code: BN3060
• Business Practice and Law
  • Module code: BN3090
• Dissertation
  • Module code: BN3990

Optional modules

• Health and Safety Management
  • Module code: BN3720
• Professional Practice: CPM
  • Module code: BN3980

Accreditations

• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• Pass Access Course: 64 points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects.
• T Level: P (D or E)
• IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Scholarships and bursaries

• Care Leaver Bursary
• Estranged student support
• Dependants Bursary
• Foundation Year Bursary

Learning and assessment

• Modules comprise a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.
• Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course.
• Most assessments are via examination and coursework, with the final mark being the average of the two.

Industry links

• Our course is well received by industry.
• A construction careers event is held in the Autumn term where potential employers recruit graduates and placement students.