Civil Engineering and Construction Management Postgraduate Certificate

Program Overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering and Construction Management equips professionals with the skills to tackle industry challenges and promote sustainable development. It offers a blend of core and optional modules covering environmental risk, research methods, and various aspects of project management and engineering. The flexible online delivery and residential components provide practical knowledge and prepare students for diverse career opportunities in the built environment sector.

Program Outline

Civil Engineering and Construction Management Postgraduate Certificate - Built Environments - University of Derby

Degree Overview:

This Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering and Construction Management is designed for built environment professionals. It aims to equip them with vital skills to address the technological and environmental challenges facing the civil engineering and construction industry sectors. The course explores the relationship between legislation, the environment, and the technical innovations needed for sustainable urban and rural development of property and infrastructure.

Objectives:

• Provide students with the skills and knowledge to address the technological and environmental challenges facing the civil engineering and construction industry.
• Develop a critical understanding of sustainable development methodologies.
• Equip students with the ability to critically evaluate the implications of environmental factors and associated legislation from both a global and local context.
• Enhance students' understanding of the links between legislation, the environment, and technical innovations in sustainable development.

Outline:

The Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Civil Engineering and Construction Management is obtained by completing two core 10-credit modules and two optional 20-credit modules, totaling 60 credits. This course is the first part of the MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management, meaning students will study alongside the rest of the program cohort.

Core Modules:

• Environmental Risk and Responsibility (10 Credits): This module examines the interaction between professional actions, decisions, and leadership with society and its impact on environmental risk and the planet's sustainable future.
It explores global environmental stresses, the systemic approach to sustainability challenges, and the balance between environmental obligations and economic imperatives. The module also covers resource management, infrastructure planning for sustainable development, and environmental decision-making.
• Research Methods, Application and Evaluation (Taught PG) (10 Credits): This module focuses on research methods, their application, and evaluation.
It equips students with the skills to conduct research effectively and critically evaluate research findings.

Optional Modules:

• Continuing Professional Development and Strategic Management (20 Credits): This module explores the importance of continuing professional development and strategic management in the civil engineering and construction industry.
It covers topics such as leadership, change management, and innovation.
• Project Planning, Value Engineering and Risk Management (20 Credits): This module focuses on project planning, value engineering, and risk management.
It covers topics such as project scheduling, cost control, and risk assessment.
• Flood Risk Engineering Management (20 Credits): This module examines the principles and practices of flood risk engineering management.
It covers topics such as flood risk assessment, flood mitigation, and flood resilience.
• Transport and Infrastructure Engineering and Sustainable Design (20 Credits): This module explores the principles and practices of sustainable design in transport and infrastructure engineering.
It covers topics such as sustainable materials, energy efficiency, and low-carbon transportation. It covers topics such as BIM software, data management, and collaborative workflows.
• Sustainable Construction Methods and Materials (20 Credits): This module examines the principles and practices of sustainable construction methods and materials.
It covers topics such as green building, sustainable materials, and waste management.
• Geomatic Monitoring and Asset Engineering (20 Credits): This module explores the use of geomatics technologies for monitoring and managing assets in the civil engineering and construction industry.
It covers topics such as remote sensing, GPS, and GIS. It covers topics such as soil mechanics, foundation design, and ground improvement.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments provide opportunities for structured learning and feedback, such as self-assessment, peer review, or feedback from tutors. Summative assessments, which contribute to final grades, include project design work, design briefs, project reviews, portfolios, assignments, case studies, presentations, team-work projects, and examinations.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include live lectures, tutorials, seminars, and online learning resources.

Careers:

The Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering and Construction Management prepares students for a variety of careers in the civil engineering and construction industry. Potential career paths include:

• Planning
• Site Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Project Design
• Project Management
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Highway Engineer
• Engineering Surveyor
• Facilities Manager
• Asset Management Engineer

Other:

• The course is delivered online, allowing students to study flexibly.
• Students are encouraged to engage in personal development planning (PDP) throughout the program.
• The course is led by Derek Spalton, who has extensive experience in the civil engineering industry.
• Students can access a course taster to get a feel for the online learning experience.

• UK fee: £3,000 (2024/25)
• International fee: £3,000 (2024/25)
• Residential costs: £150 (not included in course fees)