Course Summary

This course is highly regarded by Employers and academic institutions alike, preparing students for a career in management in the Construction industry or as the stepping stone to higher level study. The programme gives a comprehensive knowledge of construction, encompassing building technology, project management and legislation, with the opportunity for students to select an area in which to specialise through work-based modules.

Course Details - Modules

Mandatory Level 5 HND Units are: A Pearson-set Group Project; Contracts and Management; Project Management; Management for Complex Building Projects. Students also complete three Optional Units (including Alternative Methods of Construction) or Two Optional Units and one Specialist Unit from another pathway.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching, learning and assessment on this course has been specially designed to help students build their knowledge between modules and between academic and work-based activities. Teaching is delivered by a mixture of formal lectures by industry experts, seminars, workshops, case studies and field visits, all supported by live project work to put theory into practice. Leading figures in the Construction industry give insightful and innovative lectures which are combined with the opportunity to attend site visits and presentations given by specialists within the Construction industry. Assessment involves a combination of coursework, presentation exercises and examinations which will show your industry expertise and knowledge.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: CT10

Institution code: B69

Campus Name: Burnley College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

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


Level 3 qualification in a related construction sector industry, such as brickwork, joinery or plastering. National Diploma or HNC in a related subject. BSc (Hons) Technology (Foundation Entry). Relevant work experience will also be considered. All applicants will need to demonstrate GCSE Maths and English with a minimum grade C or equivalent qualification. Mature applicants who do not meet these entry criteria are welcome and will be assessed on an individual basis. All applicants will be interviewed to ascertain the relevant experiential background necessary to undertake the course. Accreditation of prior certificated or experiential learning against some of the course modules will be considered.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7000.0 Year 1
England 7000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7000.0 Year 1
Scotland 7000.0 Year 1
Wales 7000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 7000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

An additional £250 for exam registration taken on enrolment

Provider information

Princess Way
Burnley
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Lancashire
BB12 0AN

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