BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

Education
80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications including English and Mathematics.

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis and relevant work experience may be taken into to consideration.

Eligibility

Applicants aged 21+
If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will also consider those with life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation programme.

All Applicants
All applicants are assessed by the GBS Admission Team via interview for listening and speaking and for writing via a Personal Reflection Statement.

Documents required:
Application form
Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
Personal interview

Course fee

Campus Fee	Fee
fee per level:	£9250

English Proficiency

IELTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in all components) where English is not the first language of students.

Assessments

Assessment on the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for all students to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competences that are key in construction management. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

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

Funding your study

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 Bath Spa 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.

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.

New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date in order to get living cost support from Student Finance England.

FAQs for BSc in Construction Management

Is the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course for me?

Our Construction Management course solidifies your specialist skills, your understanding of today’s construction industry – and the legal, environmental and technological context. The course provides significant hands-on experience and is an ideal entry point into construction positions. This course is suitable for students that are aiming to get into the construction industry, regardless of background and experience.

What will I get from the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course?

The Construction Management course has been designed to prepare you for the current needs of the construction industry. We equip you with construction technology practical skills, enhance your data comprehension ability and strengthen your knowledge of construction management concepts. We heavily utilise real-life scenarios, practical sessions and site inspections to encourage practical learning. On top of that, we have construction industry experts as our guest speakers to give valuable insight to the construction industry.

What careers can I aim for after gaining a BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course?

Construction professionals are crucial in every countries’ infrastructures. The industry is challenging, exciting and rewarding. After finishing the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course, the roles that you can get into are Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Consultant, Training Manager, Quality Manager, and Health and Safety Manager.

Is there the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course near me?

You can join the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course at our campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. The cities in the UK are filled with interesting infrastructure and sites. Regardless of where you take our construction management course, you will definitely be inspired and be in a like-minded community.

Does the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course fit my schedule?

At GBS, we aim to curate amazing learning experience for all of our students – regardless of backgrounds and lifestyles. Whether you have a family commitment, work or social life – the courses’ schedules will fit around you. We run our construction management course on weekday, evening and weekend, depending on your campus.

Do I have what I need to be able to join the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course?

Education
80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3. 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications including English and Mathematics.

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis and relevant work experience may be taken into to consideration.

English Proficiency
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the first language of students.

All Applicants
All applicants are assessed by the GBS Admission Team via interview for listening and speaking and for writing via a Personal Reflection Statement.

Documents required:
– Application form
– Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
– Personal interview

What will I learn on the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course?

Within the foundation year, we prepare the foundation academic for our students by preparing them for Academic Research and Writing; and Preparing for a Professional Career. The students will be introduced to Management knowledge; the Built Environment; Building Design and Building Science; and Construction Management.

Moving on to the first year of the construction management course, students will learn about Law and Statutory Requirements; Commercial and Organisational Environment in Construction; Construction Methods, Materials and Technology; Operational and Resource Management; Innovation in Construction; and The Environment and Sustainable Issues.

After the initial core knowledge, we will provide you with a deeper knowledge for the construction industry. The students will be introduced to Preconstruction Management: Planning, Estimating and Tendering; Professional Practice; Economic and Financial Management; Environmental and Construction Technology Design; Maintenance of Buildings and Services; and Research Methods in Construction and the Built Environment.

In the final year of the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course, we aim to get you ready for the industry with full preparation and knowledge. You will learn about – Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution; Sustainable Construction and the Environment; Current Issues in the Built Environment; Research Project; and Project Management: Development and Evaluation.

How will I be assessed on the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year course?

We aim to provide opportunities for our students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competences that are key in construction management. The methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study plays a big role in your success on this course. Lecturers will guide you on the best study approaches, throughout the construction management course.

At GBS, we review our assessment methods annually to optimise the learners’ experience. The assessment methods may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.