School of Architecture and Built Environment

BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Sandwich placement

BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 years

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 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.

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BSc (Hons)
Start date(s)
September 2024, September 2025
UCAS Code
K22A
Course specifications
Course length
Sandwich (4 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
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Why choose this course?

This course is accredited by:
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

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.

Construction management includes the ability to plan, co-ordinate and monitor on-site constructions works in order to successfully manage the safe and cost effective delivery of a wide range of construction projects.
This is a vocational course providing you with the construction knowledge required for a career in construction management.
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 and to 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.

 

What's unique about this course?

Construct your future in our top-tier Building program - ranked 34th nationwide!

  • 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. 
  • Expert Teaching: Dr Moses Tochukwu who leads this course possesses extensive industry experience and has been involved in a variety of research and project roles within the field of water resources and environmental engineering. 
  • Industry Connections and Career Prospects: During this course, you will have the opportunity to leverage the School of Architecture and Built Environment's wide-ranging industry connections. You can participate in 'Meet The Employer' events, where companies and organisations like Network Rail and National Grid will be present to provide opportunities for work experience, internships, and potential employment. 
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities:  On this course, you will be taught in our state-of-the-art Springfield Campus, with access to modern facilities, dynamic learning spaces and cutting-edge technology to enhance your learning experience.
  • Specialist Equipment: You will have wide ranging access to specialist construction equipment including BIM and project management software, as well as survey equipment such as drones, lasers, and scanners. 

What happens on the course?

You will study a range of modules at each level or your course:
You will start by studying:
  • Construction Technology and Materials
  • Construction Procedures and Processes
  • Site Organisation
  • Personal Skills and Professional Development
  • Pre-Contract Studies
  • Built Environment Economic and Finance 
You will then move on to study:
  • Site Production
  • Construction Human Resource Management
  • Law
  • Conservation, Preservation and Conversion
  • Construction and Environmental Technology 
Finally you will be studying:
  • Construction Planning
  • Construction Management
  • Contract Law and Dispute Resolution
  • Group Project Evaluation and Development
  • Dissertation

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

The BSc Hons in Construction Management offers

  • a comprehensive academic, practical and vocational approach to the realm and team of construction management.
  • the opportunity to participate with other construction disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary environment
  • the option of an industrial placement for full-time student
  • accreditation of this course by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • established links with local, regional and national contracting organisations
 

The BSc (Hons) in Construction Management enables you to:

  • improve your employability by offering practical experience of construction management
  • study for a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to help you on your career progression
  • develop additional skills in terms of IT, team building, presentation skills, personal development and independent learning and problem solving.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Sandwich £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Sandwich £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Sandwich £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Sandwich £9250 per year 2024-25
International Sandwich £13450 per year 2022-23
International Sandwich £13450 per year 2022-23
International Sandwich £14450 per year 2023-24
International Sandwich £14950 per year 2024-25

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

  • 96 UCAS points
  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grade MMM
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

 

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

"Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment."

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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