BSc (Hons) Construction Management
Overview
Oversee the build
How about combining site action with the business side of the building industry? This accredited course will equip you with the skills for a career in construction management, allowing you to be involved at every stage of exciting developments across London and beyond.
You’ll build a range of technical and managerial construction expertise, along with up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations – the byelaws, health and safety regulations and legal and financial implications of construction projects. We’ll also prepare you to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver with confidence in complex environments.
This course, accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), will prepare you for a career in a range of fields within the built environment, including project management, contracting, consultancy and house building. The CIOB is the professional body representing the building industry.
We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying a full-time course starting in September 2020.
Why study Construction Management at LSBU?
- No. 1 London university: for ‘satisfied with teaching’ and ‘satisfied with assessment’ in Building, town and country planning (Guardian League Table 2018).
- No.1 London modern university for research intensity in Building (Complete University Guide 2019).
- Professional accreditation: we’re fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building.
- Our subject-specific facilities include a Building Information Modelling (BIM Centre).
- You’ll be taught on a site which is part of a multi-billion pound regeneration area in the heart of London, so you’ll be close to a range of employment opportunities for work placements, internships and networking.
- History: we’ve been educating building professionals for over 100 years – and have strong industry connections.
Advanced entry
Those holding a relevant HNC/D will be considered for advanced entry. To apply, use UCAS (full-time) or apply direct to LSBU (part-time) and simply indicate which year of the course you wish to join
Modules
The knowledge gained enables you to have the confidence to work with other professionals and to deliver in complex project or process environments. We’ll cover: management and business practice, the legal aspects, economics, construction technology and materials, construction planning, project management and finance, and estimating and tendering.
Methods of assessment for course overall: 71% coursework
Year 1
- Construction practice
- Surveying and setting out
- Legal and economic context
- Construction technology and materials
- Construction technology and structures
- Building services and environmental science
Year 2
- Construction contract law
- Measurement and documentation
- Estimating and tendering process
- Production management
- Construction planning
- Management of organisation
Year 3
- Optional placement year
Year 4
- Research project
- Project management
- Corporate management and finance
- Contract practice and administration
- Sustainable construction and the environment
- Construction management project
Entry requirements
- A Level CCC or;
- BTEC National Diploma DMM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 45 Merits or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.