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BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year

Construction professionals shape our cities. They build the places we live, work and play. Be a part of this rewarding, challenging and dynamic sector with a career in construction management. Our Construction Management degree course will develop your specialist skills and knowledge, as well as your understanding of today's construction industry - and the legal, environmental and technological context in which it operates.

Overview


The Construction Management degree course has been designed to meet the needs of today’s construction industry, giving you the specialist skills and knowledge needed to manage a construction project from inception and design through to occupation.
The construction industry is a very practical, technical and hands-on environment, and teaching and learning on the course reflects this. You will learn from real life examples, work-related learning, practical sessions, site inspections and expert guest speakers from the sector – all of which brings learning to life and makes for a dynamic student experience.
Upon graduation, you will be able to deliver construction projects safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest possible quality and construction standards. You will be able to apply the key theories, concepts and principles used in construction management - including measurement, building appraisal and performance, design and buildability - and will benefit from having a solid base in general business management theory.
As a Construction Management graduate, you will also be able to apply evidence-based approaches to analysis, evaluation, decision making and problem solving within the construction industry, making you the true specialist that employers are looking for.

Assessment


Assessment on the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for all students to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competences that are key in construction management. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

Entry Requirement


Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

Applicants Aged 21+:
1)We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but
who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional
or vocational experience in a related field.
2)Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).

Next Steps:

Foundation Year

  • Academic Research and Writing (20 credits)
  • Building Design and Building Science (20 credits)
  • Introduction to the Built Environment (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Construction Management (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Management (20 credits)
  • Preparing for a Professional Career (20 credits)

Year 1

  • Commercial and Organisational Environment in Construction (20 credits)
  • Construction Methods, Materials and Technology (20 credits)
  • Innovation in Construction (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Law and Statutory Requirements (20 credits)
  • Operational and Resource Management (20 credits)
  • The Environment and Sustainable Issues (20 credits)

Year 2

  • Economic and Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Environmental and Construction Technology Design (20 credits)
  • Maintenance of Buildings and Services (20 credits)
  • Preconstruction Management: Planning, Estimating and Tendering (20 credits)
  • Professional Practice (20 credits)
  • Research Methods in Construction and the Built Environment (20 credits)

Year 3

  • Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution (20 credits)
  • Current Issues in the Built Environment (20 credits)
  • Project Management: Development and Evaluation (20 credits)
  • Sustainable Construction and the Environment (20 credits)
  • Research Project (40 credits)

Fees and Funding

You can apply for financial help to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/student finance. This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.

  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan which will be paid directly to your university or learning provider and is used to settle your tuition fees on your behalf. You will be required to start repaying the loan when you have finished your studies, and your income is above the required threshold set out by the UK Government.

  • If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan, these funds are paid directly into your bank account in accordance with your course of study and pre-set intervals. The maintenance loan repayment operates in the same way as it does for tuition fee loans.

  • All students need to meet the eligibility criteria to apply such as eligibility checks on your nationality, residency status and any previous study that you have been funded for.

For full details, more information or advice on how to apply, please visit gov.uk/student finance.