Curriculum Information

• Develop academic skills and knowledge through technical and non-technical understanding of theory and practice in the subject area of Construction Project Management and the Built Environment sector, reflecting on industry standards, current practice and recent research.  

• Provide a coherent programme of study in Construction Project Management which is academically challenging and encourages undergraduates to develop the capacity for independent thought and judgement and the development of transferable skills, with an understanding of how their learning applies to the workplace.   

• Develop the professional acumen and critical awareness necessary for effective analysis, problem solving and decision making to address a wide variety of real-world problems, relating to Construction Project Management.  

• Provide opportunities for Construction Project Management students to engage with employers, industry and professional bodies, through challenge-based learning, using live project case studies, guest lecturers and professional body events.  

• Reflect the needs of professional practice and enable Construction Project Management graduates to secure employment in their chosen career and to progress to the relevant professional route in achieving Chartered Surveyor status.  

Our pedagogical approach emphasises experiential learning through live construction project case studies, site visits, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with industry partners. Ethical standards are scaffolded at all programme levels, encouraging students to reflect on industry practice, inclusivity, and RICS ethical principles. This approach aligns with the University’s commitment to student-centred learning, professionalism, and the cultivation of industry-ready graduates. 

The BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management course utilises a structured academic calendar, to include induction activities, teaching weeks and assessment periods. The course also embeds reflection weeks, which provide an opportunity to reflect on pre-and-post asynchronous learning activities, wider built environment research and scholarship and while promoting learner autonomy through independent study. 

Teaching methods include interactive lectures, practical workshops, digital construction simulations (including BIM and Virtual Reality), and collaborative problem-solving exercises based on real-world construction scenarios. We employ blended learning technologies to support flexible study modes, enabling both full-time and part-time students to engage effectively and accommodating diverse learning needs. 

Industry professionals regularly contribute through guest lectures, employer-led workshops, and project mentoring, ensuring the programme remains aligned with current professional practice and emerging trends. The curriculum progressively develops students’ capacity for independent learning, critical thinking, and decision-making, culminating in an original research-based dissertation that addresses contemporary challenges in Construction Project Management and the Built Environment. 

As this a closed course for SUST students only and mirrored from the USW parent course BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management, the only module pre-requisites required are completion of Level 4 and 5 equivalent modules associated with SUST students’ home degree. This is administered by SUST, and student enrolled if they meet the progression criteria set as per USW/SUST admission agreement.