Key information
For:
starting September 2026
Typical offer:
Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification.
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Overview
Equip yourself with a diverse set of skills applicable to various roles within civil engineering and construction management with this BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and Construction Management Top-Up degree.
You'll combine technical engineering knowledge with management expertise to gain a well-rounded skillset which will prepare you for leadership roles in the construction sector. You'll be ready to drive innovation, improve operational efficiencies and ensure quality standards are met.
Sustainability in construction is embedded through the course, from both an engineering and management perspective. You'll lead sustainable development initiatives within your organisations and develop effective communication skills for collaboration with a multitude of teams.
After you finish, you’ll be able to work towards a career in a sector currently in high demand, both in the UK and worldwide.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Contact information
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Entry requirements
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and Construction Management (Top-Up)
Typical offers
- Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.
Please note: Applicants must hold a qualification with a civil engineering background
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Typical offers
- Applicants for the year 1 course require relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BEng/BSc), in a relevant subject.
Please note: Applicants must hold a qualification with a civil engineering background
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. In each full-time year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits, or 60 credits if studying part-time.
What you'll study
Core modules
You'll look at geotechnical engineering and materials concepts, with a focus on slope stability, retaining walls, foundations, settlement, concrete durability, and specialty materials like glass and composites.
This module will see you identify and explain key legislations in safety management for the construction industry. You'll look at the significant impact of the wellbeing of construction site workers and explain why these practices are significant to the management of health and safety.
In this module, you'll evaluate innovative carbon reduction technologies, sustainable materials, waste management and modern methods of construction. As you consider the concept of sustainable construction and its ability to contribute to a net zero future, you'll learn to appraise innovative practices in the sector.
You'll create a development proposal to balance commercial requirements, impacts on individuals and the likelihood of securing planning approval. This module will see you design traffic junctions, highway links and evaluate the project's contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
You'll undertake a multifaceted analysis of technical, environmental, and social dynamics in water, spanning rainfall patterns, quality standards, conservation goals, wastewater remediation, and more. Examining drinking water treatment processes alongside sustainable drainage oversight, you'll develop professional design skills, modeling capabilities, and testing expertise.
Optional Modules
In this module, you'll get hands-on experience in building networks and algorithms so that you're equipped with the skills to develop AI systems and understand both AI's potential and limitations.
In this module, you'll critically review research literature; both academic and industry works to demonstrate an understanding of the professionalism and ethical conduct needed in research designs.
This module will see you develop your knowledge of a project lifecycle; from initiation through to planning, execution and closure. You'll develop an effective project plan including account for budgeting and will look at how you can mitigate risks for a successful project outcome.
Core modules
You'll look at geotechnical engineering and materials concepts, with a focus on slope stability, retaining walls, foundations, settlement, concrete durability, and specialty materials like glass and composites.
This module will see you identify and explain key legislations in safety management for the construction industry. You'll look at the significant impact of the wellbeing of construction site workers and explain why these practices are significant to the management of health and safety.
You'll create a development proposal to balance commercial requirements, impacts on individuals and the likelihood of securing planning approval. This module will see you design traffic junctions, highway links and evaluate the project's contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Core modules
In this module, you'll evaluate innovative carbon reduction technologies, sustainable materials, waste management and modern methods of construction. As you consider the concept of sustainable construction and its ability to contribute to a net zero future, you'll learn to appraise innovative practices in the sector.
You'll undertake a multifaceted analysis of technical, environmental, and social dynamics in water, spanning rainfall patterns, quality standards, conservation goals, wastewater remediation, and more. Examining drinking water treatment processes alongside sustainable drainage oversight, you'll develop professional design skills, modeling capabilities, and testing expertise.
Optional modules
In this module, you'll get hands-on experience in building networks and algorithms so that you're equipped with the skills to develop AI systems and understand both AI's potential and limitations.
In this module, you'll critically review research literature; both academic and industry works to demonstrate an understanding of the professionalism and ethical conduct needed in research designs.
This module will see you develop your knowledge of a project lifecycle; from initiation through to planning, execution and closure. You'll develop an effective project plan including account for budgeting and will look at how you can mitigate risks for a successful project outcome.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
How we set our tuition fees
Fees for full-time and part-time undergraduate students from the UK and Channel Islands may increase each year, subject to conditions set by the UK or Channel Islands governments.
Fees for new international and EU undergraduate and postgraduate students (both full-time and part-time) will increase each year, based on factors such as inflation. For continuing students, fees will not increase by more than 5% per year.
For more information, please refer to our Tuition Fee Policy.
Tuition fees
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Full-time – £9,790 (may be subject to annual increase)
EU students
- Full-time – £10,300 (including EU Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
International students
- Full-time – £16,200 (may be subject to annual increase)
Please note, we'll confirm 2027 course fees soon.
Apply
Ready to apply?
To start this course in 2026, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – H205
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:
- 1 year full-time (September 2026 start)
- 1 year full-time (January 2027 start)
- 13 months full-time (May 2027 start)
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To start this course in September 2027, you'll need:
- the UCAS course code – H205
- our institution code – P80
1 year full-time (September start)
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:
Full-time
- 1 year full-time (September 2027 start)
- 1 year full-time (January 2028 start)
- 13 months full-time (May 2028 start)
Part-time
- 25 months part-time (September 2027 start)
- 25 months part-time (January 2028 start)
- 25 months part-time (May 2028 start)
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.