Course Summary

**BSc (Hons) Construction Management scored 94% overall satisfaction for NSS 2019.** Would you like a rewarding and challenging career in the construction industry? This professionally-accredited construction management degree takes an in-depth look at construction projects by focusing on themes of management, technology and professionalism. Graduates will be well-prepared for a range of construction careers. Solent’s Construction Management degree has been running for over 20 years. Led by qualified professionals with extensive industry experience, you’ll learn both the technology of building, as well as process management. You’ll get to grips with the economic aspects of a project and the industry’s legal framework, while extensive industry involvement ensures you experience the most up-to-date technology and management techniques available. You’ll develop valuable industry skills and gain first-hand experience on this practical and vocational degree. Employability is embedded into the course, and employers are regularly involved in the delivery and assessment of projects at all levels. Course content is regularly reviewed to meet industry and professional requirements, and covers emerging topics in the field of construction management to ensure your learning is right up to date. The curriculum has been designed to give you the skills required by employers in the industry. And by undertaking challenging live briefs you’ll develop your teamwork, project management, problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills. As a student on this course, you’ll also benefit from professional accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). This means that the course meets the standards set by employers, and enables you to take steps towards gaining professional qualifications, even before you’ve graduated. **What does this course lead to?** This degree has been endorsed by and aligned with the CIOB educational framework, preparing you for a rewarding career in this fast-moving global industry. This course has a strong focus on employability, and has an excellent record of graduate employment. Course graduates have gone on to work at – and are directors of – local and national companies such as Evolution 5, Balfour Beatty, Bouygue and Drew Smith Construction, Barrett Homes, Drew Construction Group and Goddards (quantity surveyors). **Who is this course for?** This course is well-suited to those who wish to pursue a career in the construction industry. The course focuses on the management of construction projects and will appeal to those who wish to work in construction project management, site management or quantity surveying upon graduation.

Course Details - Modules

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Principles of Construction Management Technology of Buildings Construction Science Materials Construction Innovation Legal and Statutory Requirements Construction Practice YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES Economics and Financial Management Construction Management Technology of Complex Buildings Maintenance of Buildings and Services Sustainability YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year) Preconstruction Management OR Quantity Surveying Practice YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES Building Production & Value Engineering Contracts Management Project Evaluation and Development Research Project YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year) Strategic Construction Management Commercial Management

Course Details – Assessment Method

You’ll be assessed through a combination of practical and written exams, and coursework.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Chartered Institute of Building

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: CM01

Institution code: S30

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 2 A Levels required if studying only A Levels, but can be used in conjunction with other qualifications

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma or OCR Extended Diploma. For detailed information on accepted qualifications, please view our Course Entry Statement (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/documents/course-entry-requirement-statement.pdf) Solent University is a proud champion of widening participation. For further information about our contextual offer, please visit our website (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/what-next/contextual-offers)

In combination with other qualifications

60 Credits with 45 M Level Credits and 15 P Level Credits

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

In combination with other qualifications

• Direct entry to years 2 (Level 5) or 3 (Level 6) We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. • Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. • Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with 5.5 in each individual component.
TOEFL (iBT) 80.0 with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent.

All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 13800.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

East Park Terrace
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Southampton
SO14 0YN

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