CONSTRUCTION COURSES
BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year
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.
COURSE OVERVIEW
September , January , July
Four years
BSc (Hons) Construction Management by Bath Spa Unv
Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
£9250 ( Student Finance Available)
Curriculum
Year 0 (Foundation)
- Academic Research and Writing
- Introduction to Management
- Preparing for a Professional Career
- Introduction to the Built Environment
- Building Design and Building Science
- Introduction to Construction Management
Year 1
- Introduction to Law and Statutory Requirements
- Commercial and Organisational Environment in Construction
- Construction Methods, Materials and Technology
- Operational and Resource Management
- Innovation in Construction
- The Environment and Sustainable Issues
Year 2
- Preconstruction Management: Planning, Estimating and Tendering
- Professional Practice
- Economic and Financial Management
- Environmental and Construction Technology Design
- Maintenance of Buildings and Services
- Research Methods in Construction and the Built Environment
Year 3
- Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution
- Sustainable Construction and the Environment
- Current Issues in the Built Environment
- Research Project
- Project Management: Development and Evaluation
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The assessment approach for this course is structured to give all students the chance to demonstrate a comprehensive set of knowledge, skills, and competencies essential to construction management. Assessments include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects, and group discussions.
You’ll need to set aside personal time for research, assignments, and group projects. Independent study is crucial to your success, and lecturers will provide guidance to help you manage your workload effectively.
Assessment methods are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, course content, or recommendations from an External Examiner—an independent academic expert from another Higher Education Institution who ensures assessment standards are maintained.
Entry Requirement
**Education Requirements**
- 80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or a 60-Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3
- GCSEs at Grade C/4 or higher (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
**Applicants Aged 21+**
Applicants aged 21 or older who do not meet the standard entry criteria may still be considered if they possess relevant life or work experience that would support their suitability for undergraduate study, especially through our Foundation Programme.
**English Proficiency**
For students whose first language is not English, an overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each component) is required.
**All Applicants**
Each applicant will be assessed by the GBS Admissions Team. This includes an interview to assess listening and speaking skills, as well as a Personal Reflection Statement to evaluate writing skills.
**Required Documents**
- Completed application form
- Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
- Personal interview
Fees&Funding
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All students can access student finance.
Tuition Fee Loans
A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid directly to your awarding institution (in this case Oxford Brookes University). Loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full- and part-time learners can apply.
Maintenance Loans
If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. Maintenance Loans has are repaid after you finish your course and your earnings are above £26,575 per year. For more information, please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.
Maintenance Grants
You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.
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