Construction Management (Hons) Birmingham City University

Overview

The Construction Management (Hons) at Birmingham City University is designed to equip aspiring professionals with the essential skills required to lead large-scale building and civil engineering projects. Students engage with the technical, legal, and economic aspects of the built environment while studying in a city currently undergoing significant urban transformation. This programme ensures graduates are prepared to manage construction processes from initial design through to final occupation.

Why Construction Management (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

Birmingham City University offers a unique "living lab" experience, with the campus situated in the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside, directly opposite major infrastructure developments like High Speed 2. Students benefit from a £6.5 million investment in state-of-the-art facilities at Millennium Point and strong industry links with organisations such as Willmott Dixon and Taylor Wimpey. The programme is highly regarded for student satisfaction and provides access to international design and build competitions in locations like Prague and Dallas.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18570 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Built Environment
• Built Environment Technology
• Law
• Integrated Digital Design: Residential
• Construction Materials and Techniques
• Procurement
• Structural Principles
• Built Environment Commercial Technology
• Integrated Digital Design for Complex Structures
• Money Matters in Construction

Careers with Construction Management (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for senior roles within the global construction industry, specifically targeting site management and project leadership positions. The curriculum develops competencies in 4D and 5D modelling, resource management, and health and safety, which are highly sought after due to current industry skill shortages. Former students have secured graduate roles and placements at prestigious firms such as Atkins and BECT, often progressing into careers as Project Planners or Construction Managers.