BSc Hons Construction Management

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Greenwich

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Construction Management at University of Greenwich teaches students how to plan, manage, finance, and oversee construction projects, blending engineering principles with commercial and legal knowledge. It suits those who want to work in roles like Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager, combining technical, business, and organisational skills.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
Students begin with core modules like Construction Technology (30 credits), Management and Economics of the Built Environment (30 credits), Construction Management Practice 1 (30 credits), supplemented by Project and Professional Skills, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. These build technical foundations in construction materials and methods, introduce the economics and management of the built environment, and emphasise safety, ethics and professional behaviour.

Year 2:
The second year adds complexity with modules such as Sustainable Construction and Integrated Project (30 credits), Construction Management Practice 2 (30 credits), Design and Structures (15 credits), Refurbishment and Adaptation (15 credits), and Contract Practice Administration and Law (30 credits). Students explore sustainable building strategies, structural design basics, how to adapt existing buildings, and learn the legal side of contracts and regulation.

Year 3:
In the final year, students take advanced topics like Project and Risk Management (30 credits), Research Practice and Dissertation (30 credits), Construction Management Practice 3 (15 credits), Construction Economics (15 credits), Construction Contract Law (15 credits), and Design and Construction Management (15 credits). This year emphasises independent research, risk assessment, cost control, contract law, and application in real-world construction management contexts.

Focus areas: Construction Technology; Contract Law & Administration; Project Management; Risk & Cost Control; Sustainable & Refurbishment Practices

Learning outcomes: Students will develop ability to manage full design-and-build processes; apply contract and law knowledge; estimate, cost, and schedule projects; lead teams and use digital / software tools for surveying, measurement and project control.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), supporting students toward chartered membership as a Construction Manager or Chartered Builder.

Reputation (employability rankings): University of Greenwich received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 for student outcomes and experience. Graduates are recognised for strong employability in the construction sector.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Construction Management programme at Greenwich gain hands-on experience through site visits, work placements, workshop-based learning, and practical assignments. They are taught using specialist classrooms and interactive labs, applying real construction techniques, contract law, surveying, measurement, and modern software in contexts closely resembling industry. The programme emphasises teamwork and group projects, combined with substantial independent learning and support from the university’s library and digital resources.

Here are the specific experiential learning features and facilities:

Sandwich / Placement Year (9-13 months) is available between Year 2 and Final Year in the Construction Management degree so students can gain paid work experience in the industry.
Work-based learning modules (one day a week for 1-2 terms) giving practical exposure to construction workflows, cost estimation, planning and site practices.
Site visits and field-trips that allow students to apply surveying, measurement, and inspection skills in real building and construction contexts.
Use of specialist labs on the Greenwich Campus (particularly at the Medway Campus) with up-to-date surveying equipment and digital modelling tools. Students learn digital modelling, cost estimation, and design‐and-construction techniques with modern software.

Progression & Future Opportunities

leadership, often entering roles such as Project Manager, Construction Manager, Contracts Manager or Cost Consultant. Because the course integrates both technical construction knowledge and commercial, legal, and managerial skills, graduates are well placed to navigate complex built-environment projects and assume responsibility early in their careers:

University services: Greenwich’s Employability & Careers Service (ECS) supports students with work placement matching, employer engagement, CV/Interview coaching, skills workshops and networking events.
Employment stats & salary figures: Civil engineering graduates across Greenwich report median starting salaries of ~£30,000 (range £27,500–£32,000) 15 months after graduation.
University–industry partnerships: The programme is supported by links with local and national construction firms, with guest speakers, employer engagement, and placement opportunities embedded in the curriculum.
Long-term accreditation value: The course is aligned with professional bodies in construction and built environment education, ensuring graduates satisfy part of the entry criteria for chartered status in construction/project management professions.
Graduation outcomes: Greenwich reports 72% of its graduates securing “highly skilled” employment, exceeding the sector average among London post-1992 universities.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can pursue master’s degrees such as MSc Construction Project Management or MSc Construction Management, or undertake further research (MPhil/PhD) in construction, infrastructure, or built environment management.