Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £12,120 for the course
International/EU: £19,225 for the course -
How long will I study?
2 Years
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2025
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Placement year available?
Yes
Course summary
- Develop your skills in construction management techniques and best practice.
- Gain practical experience through placements, live projects and collaborations.
- Examine industry theory and real-world projects with experienced professionals.
- Explore UK and international construction projects, gaining a global perspective,
- Study an internationally recognised course, opening opportunities worldwide.
This course provides a strong foundation for a career in construction project management. You’ll work on real-world scenarios to gain practical experience, as well as completing a work placement to enhance your research skills and employability. Delivered by a team of industry-experienced professionals, you’ll graduate with the skills employers need, able to manage projects efficiently in a rapidly evolving sector.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the (CIOB) and (RICS).
How you learn
The course takes an active learning approach, encouraging you to develop innovative solutions to real-world construction challenges. You’ll engage in problem-based learning, interdisciplinary projects and live case studies, building your technical expertise and professional confidence.
New material is introduced through lectures and explored further in tutorials, seminars and group discussions. Site visits allow you to experience the construction industry first-hand, while guest speakers provide insight into current industry trends and challenges.
A key feature of the course is an international field trip, where you’ll work in interdisciplinary teams to complete a construction project in a foreign city. This experience mirrors real-world industry challenges to develop your professional skills, team collaboration and critical thinking.
You learn through:
- lectures
- interactive seminars
- tutorial exercises and problem-solving activities
- interdisciplinary field trips and site visits
- live consultancy projects and client-focused tasks
- industry-focused guest lectures and networking events
- a virtual learning environment with digital resources
- work placement opportunities
Key themes
During the course you’ll undertake a range of construction project management modules and themes – from leadership and collaboration to management of health, safety, sustainability and risk. You’ll learn to consider the environmental, economic and social impact of projects, while ensuring all construction projects are planned, coordinated and delivered in accordance with the latest UK Health and Safety Legislation.
You’ll also work alongside other build-environment professionals, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard software and the latest developments in Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Course-level support
You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include:
- access to student support advisers for personal, academic and career guidance
- one-to-one sessions, webinars and online resources from our Skills Centre to help with assignments
- networking opportunities with industry professionals and guest speakers
- career support, including CV advice, interview preparation and job search assistance
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
We believe the best way to learn is through real-world experience – this guides everything we do at Sheffield Business School.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage in applied learning activities that bridge the gap between theory and professional practice. You’ll visit construction sites, interact with industry professionals, and work on live projects that reflect real construction challenges.
You’ll gain hands-on experience through:
Work placements
You’ll have the opportunity to source a work placement for up to 12 months, where you’ll apply academic theory and your skills in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience will enhance your professional development and help you to make informed career choices after graduation.
Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported to reflect on your experience and contribution to the organisation you work for. You'll also share your progress and achievements with your Placement Academic Supervisor, as part of your final assessment.
Work placements are competitive, so you’ll need to make formal applications to employers and be successful in securing an opportunity. The application process for placements takes place while you’re a student with us.
To support you in applying for placements, you’ll complete an additional placement preparation programme that introduces you to the UK employment landscape, and prepares you for the recruitment and assessment activities you will experience during that process. We also maintain a large database of placement offers you can search to find opportunities to apply for.
Live projects
Engage in projects that simulate real-world construction management challenges, applying your problem-solving and teamwork skills to industry-focused scenarios.
Field trips
Visit active construction sites and leading firms to gain insight into the latest industry trends, technologies, and management strategies. Previous opportunities have included collaborative activities with overseas universities and industry professionals, as well as trips to Berlin.
Networking opportunities
Attend guest lectures, career events, and networking sessions with industry professionals, providing you with valuable contacts and career insights. These take place through employer engagement events, our dedicated construction employability team, and through our course accreditation with The Chartered Institute of Building and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Through your dissertation or consultancy project, you’ll have the chance to specialise in an area that aligns with your career goals. You’ll also have access to postgraduate career development initiatives, including leadership programmes, management workshops, CV writing and career coaching.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in:
- construction project management
- quantity surveying
- site management
- site safety
- site investigation
- surveying
Graduates have secured roles with leading companies, including:
- Balfour Beatty
- Laing O’Rourke
- Henry Boot
- Bowmer & Kirkland
- Turner & Townsend
- Kier
- Barratt
- BAM
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map | City Campus tour
Location
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn more about your department
Natural and Built Environment Facilities Tour
Take a look around the natural and built environment facilities at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ with lecturer Camila Bassi.
Equipment and facilities
You’ll study in modern lecture theatres, seminar rooms and IT suites designed for interactive learning and practical application. Sheffield’s active construction sites also provide valuable learning experiences through site visits.
Teaching is supported by audiovisual resources, recorded lectures, and online materials accessible via Blackboard Ultra.
Current resources include:
- Blackboard Ultra for online learning and recorded lectures
- 24/7 access to library resources
- virtual reality equipment for immersive learning experiences
- 3D laser scanners for surveying and digital modelling
- IT suites with specialist construction software
- printing and digital design resources
This combination of expert teaching, applied learning and state-of-the-art facilities ensures you’ll graduate ready for a successful career in construction project management.
Entry requirements
All students
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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵ course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
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
Applied Construction Production Management
Applied International Project
Applied Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Methods And Dissertation
Construction Law & Professional Context
Economics And The Built Environment
Health And Safety Management
Project Planning And Contractual Issues
Sustainable Building Technology
Final year
Compulsory modules
Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £12,120 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £19,225 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for School of Engineering and Built Environment (PDF, 142.7KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
