Entry requirements
Our typical entry requirment to this course is 48 UCAS points from relevant level 3 qualifications such as the National Diploma in Construction or an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
Information
On this course, you may be eligible for a HE Student Loan, find out more
Student loans can include a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. Help and advice is available at www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to begin to build your career as a site manager, building surveyor, quantity surveyor, project manager, building engineer or facilities manager. We offer two pathways for students to study – either construction or survey – depending on your area of specialism. This is a classroom-based course.
Example of course modules delivered over two years (subject to staff experience): - Unit 1 - Individual Project – Year 2
- Unit 2 - Construction Technology – Year 1
- Unit 3 - Science and Materials – Year 1
- Unit 4 - Construction Practice and Management Year 1
- Unit 5 - Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction - Year 2
- Unit 6 - Construction Information - Year 1
- Unit 7 - Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out – Year 2
- Unit 13 - Tender and Procurement – Year 2
At the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding and application of relevant principles relating to modern construction, including:
- Materials and their use
- Health, safety and welfare
- Construction methods and maintenance
- Law in relation to the built environment
- Design principles
- Responsibilities in regards to the environment