Construction Management - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
If your ambition is to gain a senior site management role within the construction industry, our Construction Management BSc will set you on the right path.
In the UK, the construction industry employs over two million people and there’s never been a better time to gain exposure to every aspect of the built environment in Birmingham, as it is currently undergoing a huge and exciting regeneration period.
Our Construction Management course matches the needs of the industry, preparing you to be able to manage a construction project from inception and design through to occupation by developing your skills in management to enable you to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the highest possible quality.
The complexity of construction projects requires construction professionals who have expertise in construction management and can work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and construction disciplines.
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About this course
You will learn about the immediate and long-lasting effect which construction activities have on the environment, and discover sustainable and environmentally sound construction methods and innovative management practices. This course has social innovation embedded in its core. You will learn through creative social problem solving, working with our industrial partners to develop your intellectual and practical competence, as required by professional bodies such as CIOB and RICS.
After completing this course, you will have a broad range of knowledge of the legal, technical, managerial, economic, social and environmental aspects of construction projects, and be able to confidently manage both commercial and civil engineering projects.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above/li
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy
Pass
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Accredited course - The course content is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and developed in line with their requirements. By undertaking further suitable work experience and the Professional Review, you can apply for full membership of CIOB and AssocRICS following the Assessment of Professional Competence.
State-of-the-art facilities and strong industry links - You will be based at our Millennium Point campus in City Centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment to provide you with the very best learning experience. Our links with employers such as Willmott Dixon allow you to apply what you learn in a practical context through work placement opportunities and live projects.
Study at the heart of Birmingham’s regeneration - It’s an exciting time to study in Birmingham as it undergoes a huge regeneration. The Big City Plan, a 20-year vision covering every aspect of the built environment, is creating innovative redevelopments and opportunities.
Access to international competitions - Apply your skills to real-life projects in competitions such as the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Design and Build competition. Our students have an impressive track record in these competitions and have travelled to locations across the world to take part, including Dallas, Texas.
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Subjects
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Law
- Project
- Construction Training
- BIM
- Energy performance
- Commercial management
- Residential Technology
- Commercial Technology
- Innovation Project
- Economics PM
- Bid Strategy
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Introduction to the Built Environment
- Built Environment Technology 1
- Law
- Integrated Digital Design: Residential
- Professional Environmental and Materials Science
- Innovation in the Built Environment
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Procurement
- Civil Engineering
- Built Environment Commercial Technology
- Integrated Digital Design for Complex Structures
- Money Matters in Construction
- Operational Management
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Contract Practice
- Services and Energy Performance
- Individual Honours Project
- Project Management
- Professionalism and Citizenship
Additional information
For part-time apply direct to the University.
Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years), Part Time (5 years)
International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
Construction Management - BSc (Hons)