Course Overview

Construction project managers oversee the entire construction process, from resource distribution, timeframes and budget management, to managing staff and stakeholder relationships. This foundation year pathway is designed to help you build a strong foundation in construction, surveying and design techniques, and the essential study skills you will need to progress and succeed on our full BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management degree.

This pathway is an excellent route if you want to study the full honours degree, but don't meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to the full honours degree which is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). So you'll be educated to the highest industry standards, ready to build a rewarding career in the built environment sector.

Construction is increasingly driven by economic and time pressures. By gaining the skills to successfully plan, manage and implement decision and process that keep built environment projects on track, you can open up some exciting career opportunities throughout the world.

You will:

• Develop competence in essential areas of built environment professional practice

• Build technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, ready to progress to the honours degree

• Gain hands-on experience using built environment-focused IT equipment and software

• Build your confidence by strengthening team working, communication and study skills

• Be ready to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management degree

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points

A Levels

64 UCAS points, typically two grade Cs

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).