BSc (Hons) Building Studies (Construction Management)

Key facts

• Small tutorial groups allow for a high level of tutor support
• The course is fully accredited by two professional bodies - the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association of Building Engineers (ABE) and provide access to European transferable qualifications and Chartered Status in the UK. Achievement of the honours degree grants full exemption from the professional exams of the ABE and CIOB.
• This course is affiliated to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for the Associate route to membership. Click here for more details
• The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building
• Flexible entries and progression routes
• Advanced entry for those with relevant professional or academic qualifications

Course content

BSc (Hons) Building Studies (Construction Management)

This degree prepares you for the management of construction projects of all sizes. It prepares you to take on responsibilities of client management, to satisfy employers that projects are completed to date, to specified standard and budget.

Key themes enable you to work in sustainable construction projects and building conservation.

Typical course options

Key elements of this course are:

• sustainability and energy efficiency
• law
• health and safety management
• practical surveying
• construction
• economics
• professional managerial skills and business knowledge

You will also develop skills in:

• computer-aided design
• team leadership
• analysis and inquiry
• presentation
• problem-solving
• innovation and project management skills

BSc (Hons) Building Studies modules

Career opportunities

• the construction industry remains one of the largest sectors of the economy
• local, national or international opportunities exist. For example within local and central government, housing associations, building contracting, property development and professional practice
• construction management is closely associated with careers in maintenance management and sustainable development