Construction Project Management

Construction project managers play a crucial role in the industry, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. there is an increasing demand for construction project managers as the industry continues to grow, with more than two million people currently employed in the sector across the uk. our construction project management course is designed to fill this demand, combining technical skills and commercial knowledge, with a focus on practical training. as you’ll be learning and living in the middle of britain’s second city, you’ll also gain invaluable, real-life experience of the challenges and opportunities faced by the people and organisations responsible for constructing our built environment. our construction management course prepares you to be able to manage a project from inception and design through to occupation, working to minimise costs and enhance value for money, delivering projects to the required quality.

This placement is a great opportunity to get a taste of the world of work, build your professional network, meet new people, and develop your skills. you can even travel abroad to work or study at one of our international university partners!

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

On graduation, you could work for uk or global construction organisations such as building and project management consultancies, facilities or asset management, all concerned with the management and business of developing and constructing buildings and other infrastructure. the transferable management and technical skills developed during your studies will also be attractive to other professions and there is potential for graduates to go into diverse fields such as finance, logistics and general management.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Aston University has partnerships with the following companies: