Construction Management with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

This four-year degree programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of construction management, including the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure projects. The foundation year introduces students to the basic principles of construction management and prepares them for the more advanced modules in years two to four. Students will learn about building information modelling (BIM), project management, quantity surveying, and sustainable construction, among other topics. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in construction management or related fields.

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Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through work placements, site visits, and projects with local businesses. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing students with a recognised qualification in construction management.

Unlock Your Potential at Birmingham City University's School of Engineering and Construction Management

Birmingham City University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction management courses. The university's School of Engineering and Construction Management is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a £10 million construction innovation centre. Students benefit from the expertise of experienced lecturers and researchers who are actively engaged in industry collaborations and research projects.

In the UK, the construction industry provides one tenth of the UKs 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.

BB or 80 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels