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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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18Oct
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29Nov
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Course summary

Subjects covered in the course are broad and varied including; Construction Environment, Construction Technology, Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction, Financial Management, Business Practices in Construction, Tender and Procurement as well as BIM and its Digital Applications. 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 as well as 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 as well as equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards and professional body standards with the aim of providing professional status Level 5 HND and progression to direct employment, upon successful completion of this course. The vendor-accredited certification indicates that the course meets industry standards and prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enter the workforce. Additionally, obtaining a vendor-accredited certification can demonstrate to employers that a student has achieved a certain level of expertise and competence in a particular area. Why you should study this course This practical course provides hands-on experience and is taught by experienced lecturers. It equips you with essential construction management skills, preparing you for a stable career in the industry. Upon successful completion of the course, you'll have the necessary skills and knowledge for job opportunities with potential for career advancement and higher salaries in the construction industry.
  • The course is very practical in nature and while studying, you will get hands-on experience and use industry standard codes and software.
  • During this course, you will be taught by experienced lectures who possess vast amount of academic and industry experience.
  • Studying this course will equip you with key skills to prepare you for a career in the industry. This includes everything from planning and budgeting to coordination and quality control.
  • Once you have completed this course, you should have a range of work opportunities in the construction industry to help you get on the career path. As you accumulate more experience by gaining exposure to different projects in the real world, you could potentially begin to move up in the ranks.
  • Completing the construction management course can prepare you for a stable career in the construction industry with access to higher salaries within the sector and opportunities for advancement.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website. https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc/course-structure/higher-technical-qualifications/construction-management-england-hnc-hnd/?term=2026-27

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
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

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

14Jan

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

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

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

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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Additional costs/fee information 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 . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Construction Management for England (HTQ) at Coventry University - UCAS