Construction Management with a Foundation Year - 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
4 Years
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.
In the UK, the construction industry provides one tenth of the UK’s gross domestic production and is a substantial employer, with over two million people employed in the industry.
Our 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 degree has social innovation embedded 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
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English language and mathematics at grade C or above
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
- Design
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Built Environment
- Construction Training
- Industry
- Technology
- Project
- Successfully
- Personal
- Independent Practice
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Built Environment Context and Practice
- Building Technology
- Foundation Computing
- Quantitative Methods
- Academic and Personal Study Skills
- Independent Practice
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
- Sustainable Building Design and Construction
- Individual Honours Project
- Project Management
- Professionalism and Citizenship
Additional information
International students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £9,250 per year
Construction Management with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)