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Learn to tackle some of the complex challenges associated with managing project delivery, such as cost, budgets, digitalisation and overall project management.
Year of entry
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
With Professional Placement
Duration
1 year full-time
Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement
Course code
EEST031
Start date
September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026
This course combines project management and cost management skills to provide you with a holistic and streamlined perspective to meet sector and industry needs. You will be taught by academic staff with relevant professional experience in quantity surveying, project management, commercial management, civil engineering and construction procurement.
Coventry University has given me an experience of a lifetime and has taught me learnings that have been beneficial since graduation. I have recently started work and realised the teaching and assessment all links with the real-world and makes me stand out from the crowd. I wouldn’t have wished for any other University to have completed my undergraduate and master’s. Coventry University has truly made me evolve as an individual.
Khanjan Darad, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (BSc) Hons, Construction Project and Cost Management (MSc) Distinction, quoted February 2022
The course content, including teaching and learning methods, aligns with construction industry best practices. It covers all aspects of project delivery, from strategic definition to practical application.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
The core principles underpinning our teaching and learning strategy are the integration of active, social, applied and inclusive approaches.
Teaching and learning methods may include:
As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.
Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.
Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.
As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.
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This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:
The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Typical entry requirements:
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
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UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | £11,200 £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) |
Not available |
EU | £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary** £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year with EU Support Bursary** £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary** £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
International | £18,600 £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) |
Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
The Simulation Centre
The Simulation Centre’s bespoke programmes, combined with innovative technology, help you to train and develop your skills to new levels. The use of our Learning Curve interactive screen and real-life scenarios (using specially designed interactive programmes) not only improves skills but helps develop new ways of working, positively impacting your development in preparation for entering a highly collaborative industry.
Technology and software
Incorporating innovative digital software into construction education courses revolutionises the learning experience by enhancing engagement, collaboration and practical skills. Tools such as Cost X, BIM, drones, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) enable you to visualise complex projects, simulate real-world scenarios, and collaborate seamlessly with peers and professionals. These technologies not only bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application but also prepare you for the evolving demands of the construction industry. By integrating digital tools, educational institutions can cultivate a new generation of construction professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead in a digital-first world.
The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.
The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.
Get one-on-one career and employability guidance lasting up to 36 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.
Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.
Successful graduates of this degree can expect to pursue careers in the industry as quantity surveyors, cost managers, project managers, commercial managers, construction managers and estimators.