Construction Management

Description

The Construction Management degree is a modern, industry focused degree that is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and the Association of Building Engineers leading to Chartered status. It is well respected by industry and enthusiastically supported by a network of local and national companies. This degree prepares students for an exciting and rewarding career in the construction industry.

The BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree at Southampton Solent University is designed to ensure that graduates can take a leading role in the development and delivery of innovative construction projects to meet the highest standards demanded by clients.

You will develop your knowledge of the technology of building and the management of the process as well as understand the economic aspects of a project and the legal framework within which the industry operates. The course's vocational and practical emphasis is intended to develop your professionalism and maximise your employment opportunities.

You will have access to dedicated laboratories, a drawing studio with AutoCAD and manual drawing facilities and other industry recognised software.

The degree is part of the Built Environment programme with shared units across various pathways, which allows you to study and interact with students from other disciplines. This is a good way to develop an understanding of building projects as an integrated process.

Industrial focus

Your studies are enhanced by an employer liaison panel comprising local and national construction companies who contribute to the course with guest lectures, site visits and provide live briefs and case studies, providing a real life learning environment.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10610 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Principles of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
• Principles of Business Environment
• Building Technology
• Construction Science and Materials
• Construction Surveying.

Options:

• Construction Technology project
• Curriculum Plus.

Year 2

• Economics and Financial Management
• Technology of Construction
• Building Performance
• Sustainability.

Options:

• Quantity Surveying and Estimating
• Quantity Surveying and Estimating WBL
• Construction Management
• Construction Management WBL.

Year 3

• Project Evaluation and Development
• Building Production
• Contract Administration
• Project.

Options:

• Strategic Construction Management
• Commercial Management.

Why choose Solent?

The course is specifically focused on ensuring that graduates are well prepared to enter and work in industry with confidence. Industry involvement throughout the course with the use of live briefs, sponsored units of study and an active employer liaison panel ensures that students study the most up-to-date technology and management that is relevant to industry needs.

It is delivered by a team of enthusiastic, dedicated professionals who have significant experience in both industry and academia. The Built Environment Centre has just been upgraded and refurbished, giving students access to a working environment which closely reflects that found in industry.

• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association of Building Engineers (ABE).
• Option units allow students to specialise in a particular career pathway, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying/Commercial management.
• Close industry links with excellent opportunities for work experience.
• Excellent record of graduate employment.

Assessment

Methods of assessment include examinations, assignments that include essays, reports, portfolios and presentations.

Projects/work experience

Through our network of employers it is possible for you to undertake work experience either as an industrial placement or for a shorter period of time.

Key career skills

Teamwork, problem solving, decision making, numeracy and IT.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

200 points with at least one 6-unit award at Grade D or above in an appropriate subject (under review).

Applications from mature students may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.

Direct entry to Year 2 may be offered to holders of an HND or HNC in an appropriate subject.

International students

Applications are welcomed from students who have been educated outside the UK system, and a number of overseas qualifications are recognised as equivalent to those listed. Applicants should give full details of their qualifications, including subjects, grades, date and the name and address of the school, college, university or awarding authority.

Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed threshold attainments for undergraduate courses are:

• GCSE or GCE ‘O’ Level (Grade C);
• IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 or more; or
• City and Guilds ESOL (written assessment) pass in Higher Intermediate examination, plus a comparable pass in City and Guilds SESL (speaking assessment) examination.
• Where students enter direct to a course at the University, in the final year, without any prior experience of the UK Higher Education System will require IELTS 6.5.

Qualifications are checked before enrolment and international students must bring their original certificates when coming to study at the University.

The University also offers an International Foundation Programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Southampton Solent University.

Funding

To help you cover the cost you can take out a tuiton fee loan to pay your fees, which is paid directly to the University by the Student Loan company. Some students are also eligible for a maintenance loan to help with their living costs.

You only repay both loans when you finish your course and are earning £21,000 or more. If you don't have an income this high you will not have to pay anything until you are earning £21,000 or more.

Our student support and welfare advisers have more information regarding financial help and details can be found on our Funding advice pages.