Bachelor of Science in Construction Management | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree in the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology that trains graduates to plan, coordinate, and manage construction projects across the full project lifecycle. Students develop expertise in construction technology, project management, contract law, financial management, site management, and built environment sustainability — equipping them for management roles on major South African building and civil engineering projects. The construction industry is central to South Africa's economic growth, infrastructure investment, and urban development, creating strong demand for professionally qualified construction managers. Graduates may register with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Construction Manager – Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of South African building and civil engineering projects, managing contractors, resources, quality, and safety on site.
Project Manager (Construction) – Manage complex construction projects for South African developers, government, or engineering firms, overseeing scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
Site Agent – Supervise daily construction operations, subcontractors, and quality control on South African commercial, residential, or infrastructure project sites.
Contracts Manager – Manage construction contracts, claims, and dispute resolution for South African construction companies under the JBCC or NEC contract forms.
Facilities Manager – Oversee the operation, maintenance, and improvement of South African commercial, government, or industrial facilities after projects are handed over.

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