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
- 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.
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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
- Personal Professional Development and Project Management
- Advanced Construction Drawing, Detailing and Building Information Modelling
- Highway Engineering and Hydraulics
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
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
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
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
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU
Clearing contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
02476 888888
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-21:00, Friday 18 August 08:00-18:00, Saturday 19 August 10:00-16:00, Sunday 20 August 10:00-16:00, Monday 21 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:00-19:00