13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
The Construction Industry continues to offer rewarding and sustained employment within the UK and overseas, from house building to major infrastructure and capital projects, all being undertaken with the support of sustainable approaches, and an ethos of community and environmental care. This Construction Management HND programme works in collaboration with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The course is designed to meet the current skills demand focus of the construction industry and to train students who will then be ready to lead innovative and dynamic projects that help and improve communities for years to come. The construction industry today faces many challenges, such as globalisation, climate change and a complex regulatory framework. Our course will give you the tools to handle these challenges. You’ll learn about the legal aspects of construction, as well as technical, managerial, economic, social, and environmental aspects. This knowledge will help you ensure your projects are efficient, high-quality, and safe from risks. This course covers both theory and practical skills, taught by industry experts. Core modules in Construction Management teach you through creative problem-solving and collaborative working. You’ll also gain skills and knowledge in construction technology, project planning, project management, sustainable construction, health and safety and digital competencies, as well as opportunities to engage in work placements. Preparing you for a future within the construction industry, this course offers students an understanding of the design techniques, methodology and implementation of projects from inception to Client handover, drawing upon UK and worldwide case studies to build knowledge in practical application and professional skills for employment. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to take on the exciting challenges of modern construction with confidence and skill. Progress onto our Construction Management BSc course.
Modules
Our philosophy in teaching Construction Management focuses on blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. We emphasise real-world applications, sustainable approaches, and community and environmental care to prepare you for a rewarding career in the construction industry. In your first year, you will cover the basics of construction technology and construction materials. You’ll learn digital skills such as CAD and BIM. Additional modules, including health, safety, and welfare, law for the built environment, and building services, surveying and procurement processes will provide a comprehensive foundation. Fundamentals of Construction Technology (20 credits) Construction Materials (10 credits) Digital Technology CAD (10 Credits) Skills for Professional Practice (10 Credits) Digital Surveying and Highway Design (10 Credits) Digital Technology BIM (10 Credits) Engineering and Construction Surveying (10 Credits) Health, Safety and Welfare (10 credits) Building Services 1 – Building Comfort (10 credits) Law for the Built Environment (10 credits) Procurement Process (10 credits) You’ll delve into more advanced modules such as Building Information Modelling (BIM, sustainable development and contract administration. This year also includes a research project design and optional modules, for example, project planning and retrofit coordination and management. Construction Technology 2 (20 credits) Research Project Design (20 credits ) Contract Administration (10 credits) Building Information Modelling (20 credits) Building Services 2 - Integration (20 credits) Sustainable Development (10 credits) Optional Project Planning for Construction (20 credits) Retrofit Coordination and Management (20 credits)
Assessment method
Assessments used within these Programmes are normally formative or summative. In the former assessment is designed to ensure students become aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Typically, such assessment will take the form of practical exercises where a more hands-on approach shows student’s ability on a range of activities. Traditional formal time-constrained assessment is by means of tests and examinations, normally of two-hour duration. Examinations are a traditional method of verifying that the work produced is the students’ own work. To help authenticate student coursework, some modules require that the student and lecturer negotiate the topic for assessment on an individual basis, allowing the lecturer to monitor progress. Some modules where the assessment is research-based require students to verbally/visually present the research results to the lecturer and peers, followed by a question and answer session. Such assessment strategies are in accord with the learning and teaching strategies employed by the team, that is, where the aim is to generate work that is mainly student-driven, individual, reflective and where appropriate, vocationally-orientated. Feedback to students will occur early in the study period and continue over the whole study session thereby allowing for greater value added to the student’s learning.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Visa and funding requirements If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 90 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as a major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP