The BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year provides the ideal starting point if you are interested in joining the construction management profession.
The foundation year has been created to build your confidence and essential knowledge from the ground up, offering a strong base in the core principles of construction management.
Throughout the course, you will develop both technical expertise and managerial skills by exploring key subjects including:
• Project management
• Construction technology and building services
• Sustainability
• Design and procurement
• Building pathology
• The built environment
You will also learn how to work with industry standard technologies such as GIS for data analysis and mapping, project management software and BIM processes to understand how contemporary construction and infrastructure projects are planned, designed and delivered efficiently.
Practical experience is central to your learning. You will engage with real world scenarios and visit live construction sites, helping you to apply your knowledge to genuine industry contexts and prepare for professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this programme can progress into a range of construction and project management roles, including:
• Construction Manager
• Site Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Building Control Officer
• Construction Planner
• Facilities Manager
• Quantity Surveyor Assistant
• Health and Safety Officer
• BIM Technician