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Construction Management
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 3 years (max 6 years)

    Sandwich: 4 years

    UCAS code K220

    Professional accreditation

    This course is fully recognised by the Chartered Institute of Building, exempting graduates from the chartered membership examination.

    About the course

    Construction management is the essential link between the expression of a client's wishes and the occupation of a completed building facility. It is about ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted transfer from the design process to the conclusion of the construction.

    You will explore solutions to complex and often unforeseen problems, and learn how to advise on their operational and commercial consequences. Also, with the increase in off-site fabrication, coordinating the manufacturing process is as important as managing activities on site.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    MMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language, mathematics and a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to year 2 subject to merit grades achieved. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    Other:
    Built-environment or general industrial management experience.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Year 1 of the course provides an introduction to the construction industry and the variety of professions associated with it. It also includes site visits and a residential field course to Europe.

    During year 2 you will start to specialise in construction management and the issues of sustainable construction. You can also select a variety of option modules which broaden your skill set.

    Between year 2 and 3 many students undertake a placement year with high profile construction companies.

    In year 3 core modules focus on construction projects with options around different aspects of sustainable construction.

    Areas of study

    This course provides a technical and practical education, progressively expanding your knowledge and abilities, while encouraging independent thinking and competence. The diversity of potential career paths is reflected in the wide breadth of module subjects.

    Students develop the skills to resolve technical, financial, legal and managerial issues associated with the property industry, the environment and the economy as a whole. Communication and presentational skills are cultivated as an integral part of the course.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Core modules
    European Studies
    Building Technology and Design
    Indoor Environment and Building Services
    Computer Aided Drafting and Design
    Materials and Structural Behaviour
    Surveying Practice
    Legal Studies

    Options
    Individual study project in the built environment
    Languages
    Others available subject to approval

    Year 2
    Core modules
    Cost and Value Management
    Construction Methods and Technology
    Research Methodology
    Indoor Environment and Building Services
    Adaptation of Buildings
    Construction Management

    Options
    Property Law
    Contract Administration
    IT Graphics for Construction
    Construction Surveying
    GIS
    Languages

    Optional placement year

    Year 3
    Core modules
    Risk Assessment and Management
    Construction Management
    Project Management People and Organisations
    Honours project
    Project Planning and Analysis

    Options
    Environmental Performance
    Building Information Modelling (BIM)
    Building Performance and Design Configuration
    Energy Assessment
    Building Pathology and Life Care
    Environmental Impact Assessment

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc Hons Construction Management  [P2EG004]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    Students are prepared for careers, not only in construction management, but in related sectors of the industry, both in the UK and overseas. Graduates also have access to postgraduate study, the MBA route to general management or research.

    Visit the careers service website.

Application process
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01273 642288
Email entec@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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