Construction Management (Level 3 only)

Construction Management BSc hons
Mode: full-time

Students who apply to study on this course will, ideally, have some experience of using computers and will be familiar with their operation.

A range of teaching and learning methods are adopted, including an Honours project, which enables you to apply comprehensively your knowledge and skills and gain useful experience for your employment.

Areas of study include

• Construction economics
• Contract, procurement and risk management
• Construction project management
• Emerging technologies and policy development in construction
• Honours project

Why choose this course?

• High quality teaching
• State-of-the-art resources
• Close links with construction companies
• Opportunity to develop high level management skills that are in demand in the construction industry, including managing resources and the economics of construction

Career Opportunities

In course completion there is a variety of opportunities in construction industry and academia. In particular, the BSc graduates could work or pursue further study in areas such as site supervision, site management, project management, maintenance management and estates / facilities management, as well as postgraduate study in a relevant discipline.

Teaching/learning methods and strategies

Students will be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, moderated discussions/debates and peer group support, as well as directed practical activity with dedicated online technical support.

Additionally, students will be required to conduct delf directed research and work based practical activity which can be assisted by the use of teaching packs, online technical indexes and the internet.

Our approach to teaching and learning begins with a student centred focus and progresses towards independent learning.

Where possible, experts and industry leaders will be invited to give lectures on the latest developments and trends in construction management, and building services and sustainability.

Assessment

Practical work, exams, group and individual project work.

The types of assessment used ranges from practical work that assesses the practical application of knowledge and concepts gained in lectures and seminars, and also form learning acquired during self study. Students will also give presentations and undertake report-based assessments.