OVERVIEW
Construction management demands professional input at all stages from concept to detailed design, construction and maintenance. This course will give you the skills necessary to become a highly-trained professional in this discipline.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The Construction Management course will teach you how to blend traditional design skills with modern technologies whilst giving you the skills necessary to become a highly-trained professional in this very demanding but rewarding discipline.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:
A course that is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB);
Support from local and national contractors which will enable you to gain involvement with the construction community (including placement opportunities), giving you more chance of permanent employment after graduation;
Use of the unique Coventry University Construction Simulation centre;
Studying with a wide range of other professional disciplines in an integrated department of civil engineering, architecture and building and which reflects the modern interdisciplinary nature of construction projects;
Integrated project work where theory is put into practice as soon as it is learned;
Being taught by experienced academic staff who are active researchers and consultants in their field, and have professional experience with a high level of design and technical expertise which they include in their teaching.
Accreditation
*Accreditations shall be renewed in accordance with the accreditors standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The core themes of the course include: construction technology, building science and structures, the legal and regulatory framework of building, engineering surveying and construction processes, construction management, contractual procedures, and construction finance.
In the first year you will be introduced to the fundamental topics of building design and the construction process which are essential to practitioners in all of the construction professions. The first year will be taught in common with other building disciplines (Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management) giving you the opportunity to experience and understand the construction team and enable transfer between courses.
Your second and final years will then develop more advanced knowledge of construction technology and management practice, and take you through the finer details, including law, finance and management skills, preparing you for a career in construction management.
HOW WILL THIS COURSE BE TAUGHT?
Your timetable has a range of learning opportunities, from lectures, seminars and tutorials to laboratories, workshops and studio sessions. You will also be allocated a personal tutor, who will review and discuss your progress with you, and will be available for advice.
You will work with staff on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups, as you would in professional practice; this means that you develop all of the professional skills at the same time as you learn the technical content of your degree.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
An estimated percentage breakdown of how your final grade is assessed is as follows: formal examinations 40%; coursework, tests, essays 20%; practical or project work 20%; group work 10%; presentations, posters etc. 10%.
TEACHING CONTACT HOURS
In a typical week you will have up to 20 contact hours which breaks down as follows:
Personal tutorial/small group teaching: 6 hours of practical classes, tutorials and project work (or later, individual project supervision) each week
Medium group teaching: 6 hours of tutorials, CAD or drawing studio each week
Large group teaching: 8 hours of lectures each week
Personal study: 20 hours each week studying and revising in your own time – including some guided study using handouts, online activities, etc.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Essential Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
Typical Offers
A-Levels: BCC, excluding General Studies
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM
Access: The Access Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Access applicants can meet the GCSE requirements through their current studies and do not need to have these qualifications separately.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points
Find out more about acceptable equivalent qualifications here.
English as a Foreign Language: IELTS 6.0
HOW WILL THIS COURSE ENHANCE MY CAREER PROSPECTS?
Graduates in Construction Management are in demand and most graduate careers are concerned with building contracting based on either site or office centred employment. This course is targeted at preparing graduates for employment by regional and also large multinational companies for management of the construction of building projects both at home and abroad.
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
Included in the fees:
Tuition fee waiver for placement and study abroad year;
Specified core textbooks;
Any mandatory UK residential field trips;
Any mandatory UK site visits and trips;
1,000 sides of black and white laser prints;
Initial set of safety boots and hard hat;
Training at the ACT-UK construction simulation centre;
Drawing equipment
Additional costs not included in the fees:
Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip;
Warm waterproof clothing for site visits: £150;
Contribution to living expenses of mandatory residential field trips: £150 per trip (usually 1 trip for this course)
This will be updated with more specific information on the books and equipment you will receive as soon as it becomes available.
Find out more about No Hidden Extras here.
ADD+VANTAGE
The focus on preparing students for successful futures sets Coventry apart as a university. The key: developing and enhancing students' employability––and delivering a serious competitive advantage in the jobs market. At Coventry, that starts right from the beginning.
The Add+vantage modules teach a range of work experience and extra-curricular activities that are taken each year, and which broaden students knowledge and skills within a work focused environment. There is a very broad range of Add+vantage free-choice subject areas, and they are arranged in themes.
Click here for further details
OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction management is a global industry and examples from across the world are used to enhance this course. There are opportunities, if you wish to work internationally during the course or following graduation.
If you wish to study abroad for part of your studies, you can do this using our extensive Erasmus links for countries in the European Union. Links are also available for study in America and Asia.
GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAMME
To prepare students for the challenges of the global employment market and to strengthen and develop their broader personal and professional skills Coventry University has developed a unique Global Leaders Programme.
The objectives of the programme, in which postgraduate and eligible undergraduate students can participate, is to provide practical career workshops and enable participants to experience different business cultures.
Construction management demands professional input at all stages from concept to detailed design, construction and maintenance. This course will give you the skills necessary to become a highly-trained professional in this discipline.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The Construction Management course will teach you how to blend traditional design skills with modern technologies whilst giving you the skills necessary to become a highly-trained professional in this very demanding but rewarding discipline.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:
A course that is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB);
Support from local and national contractors which will enable you to gain involvement with the construction community (including placement opportunities), giving you more chance of permanent employment after graduation;
Use of the unique Coventry University Construction Simulation centre;
Studying with a wide range of other professional disciplines in an integrated department of civil engineering, architecture and building and which reflects the modern interdisciplinary nature of construction projects;
Integrated project work where theory is put into practice as soon as it is learned;
Being taught by experienced academic staff who are active researchers and consultants in their field, and have professional experience with a high level of design and technical expertise which they include in their teaching.
Accreditation
*Accreditations shall be renewed in accordance with the accreditors standard review process and subject to the University maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The core themes of the course include: construction technology, building science and structures, the legal and regulatory framework of building, engineering surveying and construction processes, construction management, contractual procedures, and construction finance.
In the first year you will be introduced to the fundamental topics of building design and the construction process which are essential to practitioners in all of the construction professions. The first year will be taught in common with other building disciplines (Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management) giving you the opportunity to experience and understand the construction team and enable transfer between courses.
Your second and final years will then develop more advanced knowledge of construction technology and management practice, and take you through the finer details, including law, finance and management skills, preparing you for a career in construction management.
HOW WILL THIS COURSE BE TAUGHT?
Your timetable has a range of learning opportunities, from lectures, seminars and tutorials to laboratories, workshops and studio sessions. You will also be allocated a personal tutor, who will review and discuss your progress with you, and will be available for advice.
You will work with staff on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups, as you would in professional practice; this means that you develop all of the professional skills at the same time as you learn the technical content of your degree.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
An estimated percentage breakdown of how your final grade is assessed is as follows: formal examinations 40%; coursework, tests, essays 20%; practical or project work 20%; group work 10%; presentations, posters etc. 10%.
TEACHING CONTACT HOURS
In a typical week you will have up to 20 contact hours which breaks down as follows:
Personal tutorial/small group teaching: 6 hours of practical classes, tutorials and project work (or later, individual project supervision) each week
Medium group teaching: 6 hours of tutorials, CAD or drawing studio each week
Large group teaching: 8 hours of lectures each week
Personal study: 20 hours each week studying and revising in your own time – including some guided study using handouts, online activities, etc.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Essential Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
Typical Offers
A-Levels: BCC, excluding General Studies
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM
Access: The Access Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in Mathematics or Physical Science units. Access applicants can meet the GCSE requirements through their current studies and do not need to have these qualifications separately.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points
Find out more about acceptable equivalent qualifications here.
English as a Foreign Language: IELTS 6.0
HOW WILL THIS COURSE ENHANCE MY CAREER PROSPECTS?
Graduates in Construction Management are in demand and most graduate careers are concerned with building contracting based on either site or office centred employment. This course is targeted at preparing graduates for employment by regional and also large multinational companies for management of the construction of building projects both at home and abroad.
NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
Included in the fees:
Tuition fee waiver for placement and study abroad year;
Specified core textbooks;
Any mandatory UK residential field trips;
Any mandatory UK site visits and trips;
1,000 sides of black and white laser prints;
Initial set of safety boots and hard hat;
Training at the ACT-UK construction simulation centre;
Drawing equipment
Additional costs not included in the fees:
Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip;
Warm waterproof clothing for site visits: £150;
Contribution to living expenses of mandatory residential field trips: £150 per trip (usually 1 trip for this course)
This will be updated with more specific information on the books and equipment you will receive as soon as it becomes available.
Find out more about No Hidden Extras here.
ADD+VANTAGE
The focus on preparing students for successful futures sets Coventry apart as a university. The key: developing and enhancing students' employability––and delivering a serious competitive advantage in the jobs market. At Coventry, that starts right from the beginning.
The Add+vantage modules teach a range of work experience and extra-curricular activities that are taken each year, and which broaden students knowledge and skills within a work focused environment. There is a very broad range of Add+vantage free-choice subject areas, and they are arranged in themes.
Click here for further details
OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Construction management is a global industry and examples from across the world are used to enhance this course. There are opportunities, if you wish to work internationally during the course or following graduation.
If you wish to study abroad for part of your studies, you can do this using our extensive Erasmus links for countries in the European Union. Links are also available for study in America and Asia.
GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAMME
To prepare students for the challenges of the global employment market and to strengthen and develop their broader personal and professional skills Coventry University has developed a unique Global Leaders Programme.
The objectives of the programme, in which postgraduate and eligible undergraduate students can participate, is to provide practical career workshops and enable participants to experience different business cultures.
