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Construction Management (part-time) BSc (Hons)

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  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • UCAS Code(s): xxx
  • Start Date(s): September 2024
  • Duration: Up to five years
  • Study Mode(s): Part-time (day) / Part-time
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Information for 2024

Introduction:

Taught for one day a week, our part-time study route enables those already working in the construction industry, or with relevant work experience, to acquire further professional qualifications and apply their learning.

The course is designed for students who want to undertake a leadership role in the global building construction process. With an emphasis on sustainability, technology and management, you’ll develop a wealth of knowledge and wide range of professional skills.

You'll become comfortable in analysing and evaluating the management and technical concepts needed to undertake complex construction projects.

Your studies will involve explorations into legal, economic, financial, political, technological, environmental, sustainable, and health and safety principles that impact construction processes.

We also offer this course on a full-time study route.

  • 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).
  • NTU is ranked Top 10 in the UK for Building graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times University Guide, 2023).
  • 100% of BSc (Hons) Construction Management part-time students are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21).
  • NTU is Top 10 in the UK for Building subjects (Complete University Guide 2024).

Course accreditation

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  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers
  • Chartered Institute of Building logo

What you’ll study

Our modules are tailored to meet the skills demand in industry. You'll develop the knowledge and confidence to analyse and evaluate the management and technical concepts, principles and theories associated with the development, production, refurbishment and maintenance of international construction projects. Your studies will involve explorations into legal, economic, financial, political, technological, environmental, sustainable, and health and safety principles that impact construction processes.

Year One

  • Fundamentals of Construction (40 credits)
  • Introduction to Measurement and Cost (20 credits)
  • Practice in the Workplace (40 credits)
  • Architectural Science and Building Engineering Services (20 credits)

Year Two and Three

  • Law (20 credits)
  • Construction Technology (20 credits)
  • Engineering Surveying (20 credits)
  • Contract Administration: Control and Finance (20 credits)
  • Construction Management Practice and Procedures (20 credits)
  • Sustainable Technology with Environmental Control (20 credits)

Year Four

  • Contemporary Construction Themes (20 credits)
  • Construction Management Project (40 credits)

Year Five

  • Corporate Management (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (40 credits)

Fundamentals of Construction (40 credits)

  • This module will introduce you to the domestic construction industry and the technology associated with it, looking at modern and sustainable forms of construction.
  • You'll develop an understanding of building materials and their properties, studying a range of building components, elements and forms.

Introduction to Measurement and Cost (20 credits)

  • This module will introduce and develop your understanding of measurement principles, and your ability to apply measurement skills.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how construction costs occur, learn how to prepare estimates of costs, and how to manage the occurrence of these costs during the construction process.

Practice in the Workplace (40 credits)

  • This module allows you to learn from the work environment. It is designed so that you can acquire an appreciation of the structure of the construction industry and understand the role of construction professionals within the construction industry.
  • You'll also develop appropriate key skills and competencies in maths, IT and professional communication.

Architectural Science and Building Engineering Services (20 credits)

  • This module will introduce you to the methods of providing comfortable internal thermal, visual and acoustic environments – the ways in which buildings are appropriately heated, cooled, quietened and illuminated.
  • You'll study the basic principles underlying the operation and function of building engineering services: how buildings are provided with water supplies and concentrated energy such as gas and electricity, and how waste and refuse are removed.

Year Two

Law  (20 credits)

  • On this module you'll study the English legal system and its relationship to European Union law, to help you understand how law is made, administered and enforced.
  • You'll also study health and safety law, contract law, negligence, occupier’s liability and other construction-related legal topics that have relevance to the construction and property environment.

Construction Technology (20 credits)

  • This module will primarily focus on industrial and commercial buildings. The key aim is for you to understand modern and traditional building technologies.
  • It will also consider international construction methods and materials. Sustainability is an intrinsic driver in all construction matters, and its consideration will be an overriding requirement in this module.

Engineering Surveying (20 credits)

  • The aim of this module is to introduce you to the basic principles and purposes of engineering surveying. You'll learn the theory in lectures and tutorials, with hands-on seminar and laboratory sessions introducing the practical surveying field skills required by industry.
  • You'll learn how to use standard surveying instruments, how to set out and control construction works, and how to measure existing buildings.

Year Three

Contract Administration: Control and Finance (20 credits)

  • Contract administration is the study of construction contracts and practice. Construction-related contracts are widely used in the industry and play an important role in your working practices.
  • This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of this area by studying key topics related to the administration of construction-related contracts, and applying the practices and procedures to industry-related scenarios.

Construction Management Practice and Procedures (20 credits)

  • The module introduces you to the principles and practice of a small-to-medium construction company, its behavioural management system, and the operation of its projects.

Sustainable Technology with Environmental Control (20 credits)

  • In this module you'll explore the techniques of sustainability used in building technology and environmental engineering.
  • You'll also learn about providing internal environments within buildings, using both active and passive control methods.

Contemporary Construction Themes (20 credits)

  • This module will help develop your existing knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. Current developments within the sector will be studied, and their effect on the industry investigated.
  • This module will be based around the following core themes: technology, sustainability and procurement.
  • You'll evaluate today's construction industry and the issues it faces, and develop your understanding of digital construction and the use of technology. You'll also investigate innovation in construction techniques and materials - including sustainable methods - and critically evaluate procurement strategies and approaches.

Construction Management Project (40 credits)

  • This module will integrate your knowledge and skills, and their application to construction production management.
  • It will also explore production management techniques required for modern complex construction projects, both in the domestic and international construction arenas.

Corporate Management (20 credits)

  • This module will further develop your knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the corporate, financial and operational environment in which different construction organisations, their management and their clients operate.

Dissertation (40 credits)

  • This module offers an opportunity to develop and utilise a range of research skills to produce a thesis based on a topic you have selected.
  • Through intensive research and your knowledge of appropriate theory, you'll develop an extended research dissertation, guided by your dissertation supervisor.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Munashe Chipangano

Construction Management

NTU have a very knowledgeable and experienced team who cover all industries and sectors within construction. With this wealth of experience and knowledge the support I received with my studies has been exceptional.

Harry Nicholls

Construction Management

Each day poses different challenges and being on this placement gives me the exposure as to how you overcome certain challenges.

Alphonse Engama

Construction Management

I enjoy the practical aspect of my course. It opens my eyes to what goes into the construction of infrastructures and how the industry operates.

Aïreena Amroota

The course is CIOB accredited and regarding the university league tables, we’re doing extremely well! The University has a great atmosphere, offers an Employability service and has an array of societies to join.

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How you’re taught

How will I learn?

The part-time study route is taught one day a week, and, where possible, part-time students are taught alongside full-time students on the BSc (Hons) Construction Management course. Your typical day will run from 9 am through to about 7.30 pm, and normally three different subject areas are taught on each day. In Year Four, the formal contact hours are reduced to allow time to focus on the individual project.

The course is organised into structured modules and delivered through lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminar groups, site visits, laboratory sessions, and individual and group projects. As this course is taught on a part-time day release basis, no formal placement is provided by the University.

The delivery of the course is enhanced by guest lectures delivered by external practitioner experts.

Study trips

Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning. Trips may include site visits to live projects and residential study trips. Where a trip is mandatory it will be aligned to your modules and inform project work, and substantive costs – including travel and accommodation – will be paid for by the school. Optional trips may also be organised which can provide additional opportunities to enhance your knowledge and experience.

Optional trips may incur a cost to the student.

How will I be assessed?

You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. The coursework will make up the majority of your assessment and will consist of group and individual projects, reports, presentations, essays, and a portfolio. You'll receive feedback throughout each module.

Research informed teaching

Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. It also informs the subjects you’ll be studying with us so you can be sure your knowledge will be cutting-edge in your field.  In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) – the UK’s system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities – we’re proud that 100% of research submitted by the Centre of the Built Environment was assessed to be either world-leading or international excellent.

Staff Profiles

Anthony Ward - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Dr Ward is a Course Leader in the Construction Management subject group. He is responsible for the management of the undergraduate courses within the group and

Mr Eamonn Colbert - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Eamonn Colbert is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Construction Management Department. Academic management and Course Leader for the undergraduate Construction Management subject

Alan Fewkes - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Alan Fewkes

Ehsan Asnaashari - Senior Lecturer

Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

Dr Ehsan Asnaashari is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University. His background is in Civil Engineering and he got his…

Antony Pidduck - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Antony Pidduck

Ruby Galloway - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Ruby is a Senior Lecturer specialising in Quantity Surveying.

David Walker - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

David Walker is Principal Lecturer in Construction and Course Leader on the BSc (Hons) Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveyor Pathway).

David Jones - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

David Jones

Chris Coffey - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Chris Coffey is responsible for management of Postgraduate Courses within the Construction Management Group.

Clive Wright - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Graham Dickens - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Graham is a Senior Lecturer and Placement Coordinator

How you’re assessed

You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. Coursework will make up the majority of your assessment and will consist of group and individual projects, reports, presentations, and essays. You'll receive feedback throughout each module.

Year OneCoursework100%
Year TwoCoursework67%Written exams33%
Year ThreeCoursework67%Written exams33%
Year FourCoursework100%
Year FiveCoursework100%

Careers and employability

This course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the construction industry and you'll graduate with desirable skills and knowledge, boosting your employment prospects. We ensure our courses continue to be focused on current industry practice, through regular consultation with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), employers, and current students.

Where do Construction Management graduates from NTU work?

NTU has a strong construction alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

Recent BSc (Hons) Construction Management graduate destinations have included:

  • Balfour Beatty
  • Berkley Homes
  • Gleeds
  • ISG
  • Mace Ltd
  • Morgan Sindall
  • VINCI
  • Willmott Dixon.
  • Siemens

Graduate job roles have recently included site manager, graduate project management, graduate trainee, trainee construction manager, assistant site manager, graduate site manager, and project manager.

NTU is 1st for the number of UG students studying Architecture, building and planning (HESA, 2021/22).

What our accreditations mean for you

This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). These accreditations represent seals of approval that the course delivers the highest standards of teaching, and signify the quality and relevance of the course content.

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

The CIOB accreditation ensures that successful students have a clear route to become full members of the CIOB (MCIOB). To become Chartered you must apply directly to the body, and demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience in key areas of occupational, managerial and professional competence through reviews and assessments.

As a Chartered member of CIOB, you will be part of the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with nearly 50,000 members in more than 100 countries.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

All students on a CABE accredited course can apply for free Student Membership, and after graduating can apply for Graduate Membership (Grad CABE). Graduate Membership is a developmental grade on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified Building Engineer.

CABE is an internationally recognised professional body. As a member, you'll show your peers, employers and the public that you are a competent and ethical professional who can be relied upon to strive for the highest possible standards.

Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is the leading international professional body for specialists in geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure. CICES membership demonstrates that individuals are competent in their field and committed to continuing professional development.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies and for up to three years after completing your course.


Excellent placement opportunities

BSc (Hons) Construction Management students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement. This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment. Our sandwich route offers this year-long placement option, with a total course length of four years.

Where can I work?

Recent destinations have included:

  • Morgan Sindall
  • ISG
  • Arcadis AYH
  • Interserve Project Services Limited
  • Mansell
  • Volker Fitzpatrick
  • J N Bentley
  • Laing O' Rourke
  • Redrow Homes
  • Willmott Dixon.

Recent roles have included site manager, trainee construction manager, estimator, quantity surveyor, and project manager.

Professional qualification

Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.

Campus and facilities

Facilities for Construction students

We have a vast range of specialist tools, software, workshops and other facilities to help students in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment create their very best work.

Your lectures and seminars will take place on our City Campus. You'll also benefit from dedicated lab spaces in the Maudslay building, including a hydraulics lab and a concrete testing lab.

IT resources

Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the City Campus, with PCs providing access to Microsoft Office, email, web browsing, networked file storage, and high-speed online printing services (with a free printing allowance for each student).

Books and library resources

In our modern library, you'll have access to an extensive and diverse range of books and periodicals that focus on specialist areas within the Built Environment. The library's OneSearch system provides access to all our electronic resources, journals and books.

Within the library there is a liaison librarian who has specialist subject knowledge. They can offer detailed help in finding and using print and electronic resources and also support on things such as Harvard referencing and research skills.

Entry requirements

What are we looking for?

  • GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualification); and
  • Relevant employment in the construction industry, including a letter from your employer.

For entry at Year One:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
  • A letter submitted from your current employer.

For advanced entry to Year Two:

  • A merit profile from a relevant HNC and current employment in the construction industry are required.

For advanced entry to Year Three:

  • A merit profile from a relevant HND and current employment in the construction industry are required.

For advanced entry to Year Four:

  • A foundation degree from one of our partner colleges can gain advanced entry at Year Four.

Entry with a construction foundation degree from a college is at a tutors' discretion. Please email adbe.ug.queries@ntu.ac.uk for more information.

Use our calculator to help you work out how many UCAS points your qualifications relate to.

Other qualifications and experience

We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for Year One entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into Year Two. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS tariff points attached to specific grades, including A levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Fees and funding

As a part-time student, you can apply for a loan to cover your tuition fees – visit our funding page for further information.

While we aim to keep any extra study costs to a minimum, please see our page on additional costs and optional extras to find out about any additional expenses you may incur on your course.

Getting in touch

For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service.

Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2494

Additional fees

Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our modern library, industry-standard workshops and study spaces, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

Library books

You’ll need to cover the cost of your own books, standard drawing and writing equipment and consumables. However, our City Campus library is home to four floors of books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! Our library team work closely with our academics to ensure that our library collection closely matches the topics you’ll be studying, to provide relevant resources for you to use, free of charge.

Printing and materials costs

Students should also budget approximately £100 per year to cover any printing that they may require to support their studies. A drawing board and geometry sets are also recommended (estimate cost £30).

Our Students’ Union shop and Bonington art shop are great places to pick up drawing and writing equipment at reasonable prices and are located right in the centre of our City Campus.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Our Building Blocks financial package: supporting you throughout your studies

As a student at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, you’ll also benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, which aims to help minimise the additional costs of study, while you’re here at NTU.

What you’ll receive

  • All of the materials needed for induction workshops and activities, working within our workshops and laboratories.
  • Free personal protective equipment (PPE), which usually includes hard-wearing boots, goggles and high-vis vests, to keep you safe on site visits and while working in our workshops.
  • Access to the free professional body accreditation, as appropriate for your course.

How to apply

Applications to this course can be made through our NTU Applicant Portal - click on the Apply button at the top of the page to be taken straight through to the Portal.

Candidates are not required to attend an interview for this course.

Non-standard applicants

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the entry criteria but hold relevant work experience. We will assess applicants of this nature on an individual basis. If you are a non-standard applicant, you'll still need to apply to us using the NTU Applicant Portal.

Keeping up to date

After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page.

Getting in touch

If you need any more help or information, please use our AskNTU form, or call +44 (0)115 848 4200.

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