It has been predicted that, over the coming years, the construction industry will experience major shortages in skilled construction professionals. This top-up course positions you to meet the needs of the industry, honing your ability to work effectively with different construction professionals – such as designers, engineers, building contractors or specialist consultants – at any stage in the lifecycle of a building. This ability is important in an industry that demands an integrated approach to building projects.
With a strong focus on employability, the course develops your understanding of key areas of construction management including contract procurement and risk management; project management; construction economics; emerging technologies; and sustainability.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A-level passes at C or above
At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma
At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma
A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.
You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator
Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team
The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.
English language requirements
The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.
UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions
Business Administration and Management
University Square Campus, Luton
Undergraduate
Full-time, 1 year
October
6.0
Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,
London
6.0
Undergraduate
GBP 26400
Lancashire
5.5
Undergraduate
£9250, £13000
Liverpool, England
6.0
Undergraduate
12500