BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year

Awarding Body – University of Wolverhampton

Embark on an exciting academic journey with the BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year, offered in collaboration with the London College of Business Studies. Delivered under a franchise arrangement with the University of Wolverhampton (UoW), this degree is awarded by UoW, ensuring strong academic credibility and recognition.

As a student, you will benefit from the University of Wolverhampton’s rigorous academic standards, quality assurance, policies, and procedures—guaranteeing that your learning experience matches the high standards enjoyed by students studying directly at UoW.

The Foundation Year is designed to provide a solid academic grounding, helping you to strengthen essential skills in areas such as academic writing, research, digital literacy, and mathematics. This ensures you are well-prepared to progress with confidence into the main degree.

Through this partnership, you become part of the wider University of Wolverhampton academic community, working towards a degree that is both internationally respected and highly valued within the construction industry.

This four-year degree is designed to prepare students for careers in construction management. The foundation year provides a solid grounding for those who may not meet the standard entry requirements, focusing on academic skills, building design, construction science, and an introduction to construction management.

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Study Mode

Full-Time/Part-Time

Level of Course

Level 6

Credits

480

Learning Hours

1920

Why Choose This Course?

Construction management expertise is required across a range of professional disciplines, this comprehensive course offers a technical, academic and vocational education, enabling its graduates to enter many positions in the sector.
Construction Managers are responsible for the erection of buildings. Their duties extend to site planning, on-site construction works, project control and on-site decision making, management and liaison with clients, construction professionals and operatives.
The aims of the construction management course are to enable you to:

gain the essential skills and knowledge of construction management, focusing on the technologies, law and management skills needed to deliver projects to professional as well as quality standards.
develop transferable skills of teams working, independent learning and decision making and problem solving
be exposed to and aware of current construction management issues and influences and how these affect construction managers.
enhance your skills in construction projects, management of people and resources, decision making, leadership and project management skills..

Professionally Accredited: This course is accredited by three professional bodies including Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), meaning the course meets industry and professional standards.

Programme Details

Programme’s Title	BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year
Awarding Organisation’s Name	University of Wolverhampton
Duration	04 Years (FT) 08 Years (PT)
Mode of Study	Full Time (FT)
Guided Learning Hours	1920
Qualification Level	Level 6
Credits	480

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Graduates are equipped for a range of roles in the construction industry, such as:

Construction Manager
Project Coordinator
Contracts Manager
Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have the following:

Prepare for Foundation Pathway: – We will consider mature applicants (age 21 or over) who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend a compulsory Prepare for foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact us to discuss and support you making an application to us.

Academic Pathway: – 48+ UCAS tariff points

Either
- A-levels: Grade profile of DD
- Access to HE Diploma: (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)
- BTEC: Grade profile of PPP
- T-Level: Pass grade with a core component profile less than C.
- Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points.
Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.

Tuition Fee

Home / EU Students

Full-time	£9535 / Annum

“The fee listed above applies only to the 2024/25 academic year. Subsequent years may see an increase, albeit within the limits set by OFS.”

Student Finance

A Tuition Fee Loan is available to most UK full-time undergraduate students. The loan will match the amount of tuition fees you have to pay and is administered by the Student Loan Company. The tuition fee loan is paid directly to the College.

A maintenance loan for living costs is also available. The amount you get depends on your personal circumstances and your household income.

The online calculator (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator) will give you an accurate idea of what level of student funding you may be eligible for.

Other useful resources

When you start repaying your loan and how much you pay depends on which repayment plan you’re on. For more information visit.

https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan

You do not have to apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Finance to fund your studies. Some students use private funding or employer sponsorship to pay for their course.

Course Structure

Academic Year

Foundation Year

Code	Module	Credits	Period	Type
3PY002	Communication and Study Skills	20	1	Core
3MM003	Foundation Mathematics I	20	1	Core
3MM004	Foundation Mathematics II	20	1	Core
3CN005	Orientation to Infrastructure and the Built Environment	20	1	Core
3ET007	Practical Engineering Science for Electro-Mechanical Design	20	1	Core
3CC004	Problem Solving in Science and Technology	20	1	Core

Year 1

Code	Module	Credits	Period	Type
4CN006	Built Environment Academic and Employment Skills	20	2	Core
4CN016	Built Environment Business and Economics Project	20	2	Core
4CN027	Built Environment Professional Development	20	2	Core
4CN041	Introduction to Digital Construction	20	2	Core
4CN001	Introduction to Law and Construction Procurement	20	2	Core
4CN002	Sustainable Construction Technology (Residential Buildings)	20	2	Core

Year 2

Code	Module	Credits	Period	Type
5CN001	Brownfield Regeneration and Construction Technology (Commercial Buildings)	20	3	Core
5CN022	Construction Law	20	3	Core
5CN047	Professional Practice – Construction Management	20	3	Core
5CN049	Project Management Processes, Tools and Techniques	20	3	Core
5CN002	Resource Management	20	3	Core
5CN010	Academic, Leadership & Employment Skills	20	3	Optional

Year 3

Code	Module	Credits	Period	Type
6CN034	Built Environment Dissertation	40	4	Core
6CN017	Construction Planning and Programming	20	4	Core
6CN011	Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution	20	4	Core
6CN005	Global Construction Management	20	4	Core
6CN012	Sustainability	20	4	Core

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