Learn the skills needed to be a construction project manager for private or public sector clients and construction companies.
Learn key managerial skills and knowledge required for a range of construction project management roles.
Develop insights and knowledge to plan, programme, procure, develop, and manage, both logistically and contractually a wide range of construction projects.
Understand industry dynamics and fundamental economic principles, critical thinking and analysis, in order to mange the context in which projects exist.
Undertake an industry placement to gain real-world experience

This is a fast-track conversion course for first degree holders from an unrelated disciplines and existing practitioners who want to become a Chartered Surveyors through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Work placements

The work experience route involves a 12 month work placement. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry. 

Field trips

You benefit from a range of 'experiential' teaching, learning and reflective assessment techniques. Intensive study weeks allow you to work on complex, professional briefs with other students. One of the modules is an international project which last year took place in Canada with assistance from international firms. The international project provides you with an opportunity to gain experience of the project management of a real site and reflects the challenges associated with working on a real live project for a client. You work with local practitioners and other experts benefiting from insights from professionals working in that location.

Networking opportunities

Our course content conforms to Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) requirements and also reflects our long-standing relationships with placement and graduate employers in the sector.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course has a hands-on focus, working with other students, both within the Construction Project Management discipline and with the wider built environment disciplines.

You learn through

• lectures and seminars
• tutorials and dialogue
• presentations
• site visits
• visiting speakers
• projects
• experiential learning and role-play

There are many employment opportunities for construction project managers with regional, national and international construction and civil engineering contractors. This course prepares you for a career in

• construction project management

After completing the course, you will be able to proceed to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competence or the Chartered Institute of Building's professional development programme.

 

Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in any discipline.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet the exact academic entry requirements but have significant relevant experience, on application you will be referred to our course leader, who will evaluate your experience, this may involve an informal conversation either in person or by other media.

If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6.0 in all other skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Important notice:

 

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Applied Construction Production Management	30	Coursework
Applied International Project	15	Coursework
Applied Research Methods And Dissertation	45	Coursework
Construction Law & Professional Context	15	Coursework
Economics And The Built Environment	15	Exam
Health And Safety Management	15	Coursework
Project Planning And Contractual Issues	30	Coursework Practical
Sustainable Building Technology	15	Coursework

 

 

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Postgraduate Placement