University of Portsmouth

BEng Civil Engineering and Construction Management Top-Up

University of Portsmouth

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and Construction Management (Top-Up) degree aims to develop students' technical engineering expertise and management skills, preparing them for leadership roles in the construction industry with a focus on sustainable practices.

This programme is designed to give students advanced skills to manage large construction projects from design to completion. It can be completed full-time in one year or thirteen months, and or part-time in twenty-five months, with start dates in September, January, and May. 

The coursework includes core topics like Sustainable Construction, Geotechnical and Materials Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Safety Management on Site, and Project Management for Construction, with additional flexibility to select from specific optional modules.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and optionally, a CV to build a picture of their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a proper HND, foundation degree, or 240 credits from the first and second years of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc) in a related subject.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants need at least 6.0 overall in IELTS Academic, with no individual score below 5.5.
  • Cambridge English Advanced (169 overall, no component less than 162) and PTE Academic (62 overall, minimum 59 in each skill).

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and Construction Management (Top-Up) programme are trained to become:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Site Engineer
  • Quantity Surveyor

Cost of study

The annual tuition fees for the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and Construction Management (Top-Up) course for the 2025/26 academic year are £16,200 for full-time and £8,100 for part-time.

Admission

Admission to the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and Construction Management (Top-Up) programme is applied directly through the university's portal. We at AHZ can offer you more assistance with your application process.

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