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Construction Management for England (HTQ) at Coventry University - UCAS

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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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7Dec
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Undergraduate

Course summary

The Construction Management course will be delivered at the CU Coventry campus The course structure will allow you to experience the breadth and interdisciplinary nature of the construction industry and achieve a qualification which facilitates progression within the industry. The continuing growth of the construction industry, in order to meet local and global demand, has resulted in additional requirements for higher-qualified personnel who can deliver sustainable projects in the most cost effective way. The growing construction skills shortage is a problem for the sector and its suppliers and according to the Construction Skills Network (CSN), the UK needs 217,000 extra construction workers by 2025 in order to meet fill the gaps in the industry. A considerable demand among these numbers is for Construction Managers with BIM expertise in the wider construction industry. The aim of this course is to:

  • provide you with core skills required for a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations
  • give you the skills, knowledge and understanding you might need to achieve high performance in the international construction environment
  • help you develop an enquiring mind, and have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations
  • help you develop an understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment
  • equip you with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values
Depending on the educational level at graduation, i.e. level 4 (HNC) or level 5 (HND), you are expected to have developed different competencies which can be operational (level 4) or managerial (level 5) enabling you to pursue a wide range of roles including;
  • Level 4 (HNC) Roles – Operational (Assistant Construction Site Supervisor and Assistant Project Manager): You should be able to perform key construction management tasks understand processes and operations, and work effectively.
  • Level 5 (HND) Roles – Managerial (Construction Site Supervisor, Project Manager): You should be able to increase performance through strategic planning to meet construction aims, and manage construction functions to work effectively in lower- or middle-management positions.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.

Modules

Year 1 The first stage (HNC – level 4) units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to construction and different construction management functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing you for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. No prior technical knowledge is needed.

  • Construction Environment, Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
  • Financial Management, Business Practises in Construction, Tender and Procurement
  • Building Information Modelling and its Digital Applications
  • Construction Technology and Design Project
Year 2 The second stage (level 5) units help you move on to specific areas of construction management at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision making. You should be able to develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of construction situations. By the end of the second stage (level 5), you should have a sound understanding of the principles in your area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world.
  • Personal Professional Development and Project Management
  • Advanced Construction Drawing, Detailing and Building Information Modelling
  • Highway Engineering and Hydraulics
- Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects and Group Project

Assessment method

This course will make use of formative and summative work to both develop and assess students. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy assures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

How to apply

31Jan

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

International students should apply directly to CU directly. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply. https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc/international/how-to-apply/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component area.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply/english-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £18300 Year 1
Channel Islands £7950 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7950 Year 1
England £7950 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7950 Year 1
Scotland £7950 Year 1
Wales £7950 Year 1
International £18300 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

We are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in-line with that of UK students. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities, and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing, and re-assessments should you need them.
Construction Management for England (HTQ) at Coventry University - UCAS