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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
Sep 2026
4 Year
This course is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an incorporated engineer (IEng), so you will leave the degree as a chartered engineer. It is also is pending accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), leading to full membership of the Institute.An industry work placement will give you real-life experience of civil engineering, surveying, construction and management. This degree blends technical expertise with management skills, preparing you for managing civil engineering and construction projects.interested in becoming a construction manager or civil engineer, ensuring that projects are completed on time, to budget and to a specified quality, this course is ideal. It combines an emphasis on management with a grounding in the technical aspects of construction and civil engineering.Kingston University was ranked joint fourth in the United Kingdom for graduate prospects for Building (Complete University Guide 2022).
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Year 1 (2026/27): £19,200 Year 2 (2027/28): £19,900 Year 3 (2028/29): £20,700 One year professional placement course or placement abroad £1,290
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This is a core technology module where you will explore alternative construction materials and technologies used for low-rise built facilities. You will learn about the impact of construction methods and materials on important issues, including building regulations, health, safety and welfare regulations, sustainability and the environment.
This module will give you an overview of the modern English legal system, with a specific focus on key legislative and regulatory frameworks. It covers essential aspects of contract law and introduces elements of tort law relevant to the construction industry. Additionally, you will explore regulations and statutory acts that are applicable in the UK construction sector. You will learn to employ appropriate legal methodologies to address scenario-based legal problems.
You'll be introduced to the principles of measurement of construction work. You'll focus on the detailed quantification of simple buildings in order to gain an understating of industry rules and conventions for measuring construction work and their application. Upon completion, you should be able to competently measure the building envelope of simple residential buildings.
You will be introduced to your course learning aims and will consider your learning targets from now until graduation. You'll take ownership of your personal academic journey through the development and application of academic skills aligned to Kingston's Graduate Attributes and your discipline-specific professional body learning outcomes. You'll be tutored in a range of 'learning to learn' techniques. You'll be introduced to assessment for learning and the roles of feedback, reflection and feedforward as integrated parts of your learning journey. This will be supported through active engagement in Kingston's Navigate Programme.
This module provides you with an introduction to the construction industry and develops your awareness of the skills required of a construction manager. You'll learn about the issues connected within the construction project environment, such as stakeholders' diversity, construction planning and operation of the building and construction process within the industry.
This is module you will explore the environmental, economic and social problems that society faces, and you'll be encouraged to find and create sustainable innovative solutions. You will be introduced to the complex societal problems and current time challenges associated with social justice, cultural inequalities, ethics and climate change emergencies. You will be immersed in a culture of education, which provides knowledge, values, attitudes and skills, and encouraged to think about possible solutions for the economic, environmental and social objectives set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), and the challenges in achieving those goals.
This module provides insights into the construction of commercial and other buildings. The module will extend your knowledge and skills in construction technology and services, from the basic types of construction to framed and more complex commercial structures. By the end of the module, you should have developed a critical knowledge of building types, be able to interpret drawings, produce sketches and appreciate the reasons for the selection and use of different construction materials and services solutions.
In this module, you'll consider the principles and practices for the management of construction projects. The nature of construction project management is discussed in the context of contemporary issues and constraints, including time, cost, quality, and sustainability.
This module introduces the design appraisal of a construction project. You will develop cost management techniques and skills used during design development. It will enable you to comprehend the principles of the subject, and apply cost management and planning techniques. You'll learn about value management, life cycle costing, cost reporting, and tools for managing the cost of construction projects at the pre-construction stage, from their initiation toward the design process as well as construction on sites.
The module provides an in-depth understanding of digital technologies and construction-related information modelling in the built environment context. You will learn how digital construction has revolutionised the construction industry and how Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its closely related digital technologies are used as tools for the realisation of the Construction Industry 4.0.
This module considers the principles and practices for the design and management of engineering projects. The nature of engineering project management is discussed in the context of constraints on quality, time, risk, and sustainability. The module broadens your knowledge of how organisations undertake and monitor projects.
This module introduces you to procurement strategies for executing construction projects and the intricacies of contract administration. The course identifies the various procurement routes for different project circumstances. The module further extends your critical knowledge and understanding of the contract administration and financial management duties of the project manager.
Professional Placement Year
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their developing professional skills competencies in their chosen area and will ensure they have a broad understanding of the business environment in which professional activities are undertaken. The module will develop the student's technical, management and interpersonal skills required to perform in a team environment, and prepare the students for employment and entrepreneurship.
This is a core module taken by Building Surveying, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying students at Level 6. The module provides an in-depth understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Construction Information Management System (CIMS) in the construction industry. It covers various topics related to BIM and CIMS, including their application, benefits, challenges and future developments. The module will begin by recapping the fundamental concepts of BIM and CIMS, including the evolution of BIM and its importance in the construction industry. It will then delve into the different stages of BIM and CIMS, including modelling, collaboration, documentation, and analysis.
This module aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects related to construction projects. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal framework governing the construction industry, particularly in contract administration and management. This module enhances your analytical and critical thinking abilities when confronted with legal and professional practice challenges. It promotes a holistic comprehension of sustainability in the context of the built environment and provides an in-depth examination of construction disputes and the commonly employed methods of dispute resolution.
This is a core module for Level 6 BSc students. The individual project is an opportunity to explore a subject of the student's own choice and to initiate, design and execute a small-scale research project under supervision. The work in the project will draw upon material from all modules previously or currently taught and provide a culmination to their degree. Additionally, this allows the students to develop and practice their research skills which will be invaluable for the future.
This module builds upon curriculum taken in level 4 and level 5. The main aims are to provide a detailed appreciation of feasibility study of construction projects - including development and project brief - sustainability performance and the various factors that impact a cost-effective building design.
This module is core to professional practice in construction project management. The module is a unique combination of developing and deepening students' understanding of construction site set-up, and the associated health and safety management. The module is situated at Level 6 specifically to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and understanding of construction site practice and management, including site establishment, health and safety, quality, waste, sustainability, teamwork and leadership required for graduate employment.
This module gives you a dedicated opportunity to develop your Future Skills Graduate Attributes. At the start of the module, you will be supported to self-assess your current skills profile. You will determine which attributes and skills you need to develop to support your career ambitions. In this process, you will be supported by a dedicated career coach, helping you explore a range of options that includes self-employment/freelancing, starting your own business, higher level study, and other professional graduate-level opportunities. Throughout the module, you will be given opportunities to engage with external mentors, to support reflection and to develop a professional network. You will undertake a tailored series of activities and projects, aligned to your goals, from a menu of development options. This could include short courses, enrichment activities and experiential learning options such as micro-placements. You will also be able to reflect on activities outside the University that develop your graduate attributes, such as work or volunteering.
