FdSc Construction Management

FdSc Construction Management

Course Summary
This course has been designed in consultation with the construction industry to meet its expanding need for professional, technical and managerial personnel. The course covers key aspects of the industry including theoretical and practical applications within the sector. Students will develop the capacity to apply their skills, knowledge and critical thinking to their profession.

Course Structure
Full-time students attend classes for two days per week and part-time students attend for one day per week. Students usually take 80 credits per year.

Throughout the course students are expected to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of the sector in direct relation to their own employment or work placement.

Modules include:
Construction Technology, Resource Management, Surveying Practices, Sustainable Practices, Planning and Building Control, Measurement, Contractual and Procurement Procedures.

Work Placements
As work-related learning is an important characteristic of this Foundation degree, work placement or relevant professional activity is an essential requirement for study. It is expected that most part-time students will be in appropriate professional situations and, in the case of full-time students, assistance will be given in finding appropriate placements.

The Professional Practices modules will focus on work-related activities and will involve agreement with employers or host companies on projects and assessed work.

Assessment
Modules are assessed in a number of ways such as coursework assignments, time controlled assignments, phase tests, group projects, presentations and case studies.

After the Course
Successful completion of this degree should enhance employment and promotion prospects in the construction industry. Graduates have gained employment as building control officers, contract supervisors, estimators and site or project managers. Students can also continue their studies by entering the BSc (Hons) Construction Management| (Progression Route) or BA (Hons) Professional Studies| (Progression Year) at UCS.

Key facts

UCAS code:
K220 FdSc/Con

Typical offer:
160 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

Three GCSEs grade C or above, including an appropriate science or technology subject

Applications are welcome from all who can benefit from and successfully complete the course.

For mature students and those with non-traditional qualifications and work experience, please see the information for mature students|.

Duration of course:
Bury St Edmunds Centre - two years full-time or three years part-time

UCS at Suffolk New College - three years part-time

Campus code:
Bury St Edmunds (campus code B)

Suffolk New College, Ipswich (campus code S)