BSc (Hons) Construction Management
Overview
The Construction Management degree course will help you to understand and manage the construction process from start to finish.
The Construction Management degree course will help you to be a successful construction project manager by teaching you practical skills, real life examples, work-related learning, and guest speakers from the industry.
This course is about things that you can do in the construction industry. You will learn from real life examples, work-related learning, practical sessions, site inspections, and expert guest speakers. This will make the course very interactive and enjoyable for students.
When you graduate in Construction management , you will have the knowledge and skills to use evidence-based methods to analyse construction projects and make decisions that will help improve the efficiency of construction work. This makes you a valuable asset to any construction company.
Quick facts
Location:
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Duration:
4 years
Available Starts:
September, February, June
Course Funding:
Available upon eligibility
Institution Code:
Upon request
Awarding Institution: Bath Spa University
Employability
As a construction management graduate, you will have a lot of skills and knowledge that are in high demand by employers. You will be able to communicate with people from a variety of industries, and your technical skills will be very useful.
The private and public sector are two different types of jobs. Central and local government bodies offer many opportunities for graduate jobs in the private sector.
Associated Jobs:
- Major UK and international construction companies and consultancies
- Residential and commercial property developers
- Construction and civil engineering contractors
- Architectural and design practices
- Housing associations
- Public sector organisations
- Specialist consultants including cost consultants, engineering, and environmental consultancy
Structure and content
After completing Level 5, you will be able to continue your studies at a university level.
Higher National qualifications in Business, such as the endorsed title route, are designed to help you progress your career and achieve professional recognition.
See below for the modules you will study:
Foundation year
- Academic Research and Writing
- Introduction to Management
- Preparing for a Professional Career
- Introduction to the Built Environment
- Building Design and Building Science
- Introduction to Construction Management
Year 1
- Introduction to Law and Statutory Requirements
- Commercial and Organisational Environment in Construction
- Construction Methods, Materials and Technology
- Operational and Resource Management
- Innovation in Construction
- The Environment and Sustainable Issues
Year 2
- Preconstruction Management: Planning, Estimating and Tendering
- Professional Practice
- Economic and Financial Management
- Environmental and Construction Technology Design
- Maintenance of Buildings and Services
- Research Methods in Construction and the Built Environment
Year 3
- Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution
- Sustainable Construction and the Environment
- Current Issues in the Built Environment
- Research Project
- Project Management: Development and Evaluation
Entry requirement
The standard offer is minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from A Levels or equivalent.
Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are accepted and will be reviewed upon individual basis
As an alternative, we requests:
- Irish Certificate of Exit: BBCCC.
- Scots who are higher: BBCCC.
- Extended BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DMM in a subject related to business.
- Diploma from the International Baccalaureate 24 points.
Candidates require to have at least 3 GCSEs, including English and math, with a grade of C or higher.
If English is not your first language, you will require you to demonstrate a certificate of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Age above 21+ ?
We also welcome students above the age of 21+ with proven evidence of relevant work experience to apply.