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Awarding Institution

Bath Spa University

Awarded Degree

BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Integrated Foundation Year

Duration

1 year

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

£9,250 per year

 

This Construction Management (Level 6 Top-up) programme has been designed to meet the needs of the construction industry, suitably connecting you to your future career to manage construction projects from inception and design through to occupation. By developing your skills in management, you will learn to deliver construction projects safely, on time, on budget and to the highest possible quality and construction standards.

This programme offers you detailed knowledge of construction management and develops the key skills relevant to understanding the complexity of construction projects. You will have an opportunity to learn about the immediate and long-lasting effect which construction activities have on the environment and discover sustainable and environmentally sound construction methods and innovative management practices.

This programme has social innovation and sustainability embedded in its core. You will have an opportunity to learn through creative social problem solving to develop intellectual and practical competence, as required by professional bodies, such as the CIOB.

Upon completion of this programme, you will understand the principles of construction technology, professional practice, ethics, health and safety, as well as professional, legal, business and managerial aspects relevant to the construction industry. The programme will provide an opportunity for you to become a construction professional who has expertise in construction management and can work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and construction disciplines.

  • Dispute Resolution (20 credits)
  • Modern Methods of Construction (20 credits)
  • Project Management (20 credits)
  • Site Practice 2 (20 credits)
  • Industry Project 2 (40 credits)

Assessment on the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for all students to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competences that are key in construction management. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, in line with developments in the subject area or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND Construction at Global Banking School.

Please click here for more information or to apply for this course. 

Fees
Course Name Fees (per year)
BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Level 6 Top Up) £9,250
Please note that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees for UK students from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year will be published in due course.
 
Funding Your Study
 
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying. 
 
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
 
Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.
  • Dispute Resolution (20 credits)
  • Modern Methods of Construction (20 credits)
  • Project Management (20 credits)
  • Site Practice 2 (20 credits)
  • Industry Project 2 (40 credits)

Assessment on the course is designed to provide suitable opportunities for all students to demonstrate a full range of knowledge, skills and competences that are key in construction management. Assessment methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.

To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND Construction at Global Banking School.

Please click here for more information or to apply for this course. 

Fees
Course Name Fees (per year)
BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Level 6 Top Up) £9,250
Please note that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees for UK students from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year will be published in due course.
 
Funding Your Study
 
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying. 
 
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
 
Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.

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FAQ

1. Is the BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Level 6 Top Up) course for me?

Our Construction Management course solidifies your specialist skills, your understanding of today's construction industry - and the legal, environmental and technological context. The course provides significant hands-on experience and is an ideal entry point into construction positions. This course is suitable for students that are aiming to get into the construction industry, regardless of background and experience.

The Construction Management course has been designed to prepare you for the current needs of the construction industry. We equip you with construction technology practical skills, enhance your data comprehension ability and strengthen your knowledge of construction management concepts. We heavily utilise real-life scenarios, practical sessions and site inspections to encourage practical learning. On top of that, we have construction industry experts as our guest speakers to give valuable insight to the construction industry.

Construction professionals are crucial in every countries' infrastructures. The industry is challenging, exciting and rewarding. After finishing the BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Level 6 Top Up) course, the roles that you can get into are Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Consultant, Training Manager, Quality Manager, and Health and Safety Manager.

You can join the BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Level 6 Top Up) course at our campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. The cities in the UK are filled with interesting infrastructure and sites. Regardless of where you take our construction management course, you will definitely be inspired and be in a like-minded community.

At GBS, we aim to curate amazing learning experience for all of our students - regardless of backgrounds and lifestyles. Whether you have a family commitment, work or social life - the courses' schedules will fit around you. We run our construction management course on weekday, evening and weekend, depending on your campus.

To join this course, you must have successfully completed the HND Business at Global Banking School.

Please click here for more information or to apply for this course. 

In the (Level 6 Top Up) course, we aim to get you ready for the industry with full preparation and knowledge. You will learn about - Contracts Management and Dispute Resolution; Sustainable Construction and the Environment; Current Issues in the Built Environment; Research Project; and Project Management: Development and Evaluation.

We aim to provide opportunities for our students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competences that are key in construction management. The methods may include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects and group debate.

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study plays a big role in your success on this course. Lecturers will guide you on the best study approaches, throughout the construction management course.

At GBS, we review our assessment methods annually to optimise the learners' experience. The assessment methods may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based upon feedback from an External Examiner. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from an external Higher Education Institution that acts as a safeguard to academic assessment standards.