Program Overview

Construction Management BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Construction Management course is an excellent route into a career offering a high level of responsibility and rewards. This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

Course Description

This course is relevant, challenging, and opens doors to high-achieving careers. You will gain a wide range of hands-on experience to put your learning into practice, develop a practical approach to problem-solving and decision-making within construction, and choose to spend an optional year on an industry placement to strengthen your CV further still.

What You Will Study

• Year 1:
  • Construction Materials Technology
  • Construction Organisation and Economics
  • Environmental Design and Services
  • Site Surveying 1
  • Technology and Structures 1
  • CAD and Mathematics for Construction
• Year 2:
  • Interdisciplinary Professional Practice
  • Independent Study
• Optional Placement Year:
  • Gain industry experience and strengthen your CV
• Year 3:
  • Advanced Construction Management
  • Construction Project Management
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Research Methods

How You Will Learn

• The course offers plenty of practical, hands-on experience
• Emphasis on seminars, small group study, and tutorials
• Optional placement year between stages two and three
• Opportunities to join UK and European study trips

How You Are Assessed

• Assignments
• Exams
• Presentations
• Class tests
• Case studies
• Portfolios

Who Will Teach You

• Expert staff with industry experience
• Programme Leader: Martin Adlington

Careers

• Construction management
• Project management
• Site management
• Manufacturing
• Teaching profession
• Further postgraduate study

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 104
• A Level: BCC
• T Level: Merit
• BTEC: DMM
• GCSE: Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year (full-time), £1,190 per 20 credit module (part-time)
• International: £16,900 per year (full-time), N/A (part-time)

Additional Costs and Optional Extras

• Included in fees:
  • Free membership of accredited bodies
  • Year 1 Compulsory Field trip within England, 4 day residential: coach, bed and breakfast
  • Day trips to free entry venues or construction sites
  • AutoCAD student version downloadable in personal computer
  • Use of all labs and appropriate PPE supplied including personal safety boots
• Mandatory costs not included in fees:
  • Year 1 Field trip main meals approx. £20 per day
  • Additional field trips and site visits £100
  • Additional materials (printing, stationery, portfolio sleeves, folders, etc.)
• Optional costs not included in fees:
  • Optional 4 to 5 day trip abroad with a student contribution of approx. £100 to £200 depending on numbers, which covers flights and hotel and breakfast. University contribution: coach travel, entry to museums and iconic buildings, metro card, guided tour and booklet
  • Any travel for paid placements

How to Apply

• Apply through UCAS for full-time undergraduate courses
• Apply directly to the University for part-time courses or if you already have your qualifications
• International students can apply through the University's online application portal or through a trusted local representative

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• 70% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course
• 80% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 100% of students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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