Updated: Sunday, September 09, 2001

BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment. UCAS K255 BSc/CME Introduction If you want a course that offers outstanding career prospects within one of the UK's largest industries, this degree should be your first choice. This is a course of proven excellence which was awarded an outstanding 23/24 points in the Government's most recent Teaching Quality Assessment, one of the highest scores achieved. Our graduates are successful, being offered well paid very rewarding positions with leading national contractors and consultants. The course is well recognised, being accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Building and the Association of Building Engineers, and focuses on employability and interaction with employers. Stage 1: The first year of the course is devoted to developing a firm understanding of the principles of building, management and environmental issues. Topics studied include construction, materials, environmental science, IT, management and site surveying. Highlights of the year include an Eco house design project in the second Semester, poster design and drawing activities, as well as numerous site visits and a field trips. Recent destinations for visits have included Paris, New York and the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. Stage 2: This stage develops your management abilities and focuses in more depth on issues such as large building technology, environmental and energy studies, operations management and building re-use, together with a project-based module based around solving a real building problem. You will develop skills in people and project management and undertake site visits to promote interest and practical knowledge. You will have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry after Stage 2. Support and encouragement is given by staff, who will also help you to secure an appropriate placement. Stage 3: You will gain a specialist understanding of professional management practice, vital for managers. You will take modules dealing with environmental impact; health and safety; project management, and development management, as well as undertaking project-based modules and a research-based dissertation. Career Opportunities. Employment potential from this course is excellent, with many of our graduates having to juggle multiple job offers from major firms, often on excellent terms. The unique flavour and proven quality of our degrees is often particularly helpful. Some of our graduates take advantage of our excellent courses in a different way, pursuing general management careers both in the UK and overseas or further study. Factfile Duration 3 years full time or a 4 year sandwich including an industrial placement year. Entry Requirements for September 2002 Programme / Course UCAS Code Award GCE A-Level AGNVQ BTEC Nat. Diploma Access to HE Foundation Year Points Preferred subject Points / Preferred subject Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject Preferred Subject Construction Management & the Environment UCAS K255 BSc/CME BSc (Hons) 220 (CCD) 2-3 @ 6 unit A-Levels; Any Science subject or Geography. 220 points from a relevant 12 unit GNVQ Advanced. 5 M @ Level III Science, Engineering Foundation Pathways in Technology Note: International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Overseas or equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for further details. Other non-A level qualifications would be considered. Direct entrants to Stage 2 are expected to possess a good HNC/HND or equivalent. The admissions tutor for this course is Steve Goodhew - click here for contact details. Click here for entry requirements of other Building and Civil Engineering courses Typical Module Information . Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 S e m e s t e r 1 Essential: Building Principles. Mathematics for Construction. Properties and Applications of Construction Materials. Building and the Environment. Management Principles. Domestic Construction and Management a. Essential: Technology of Large and Innovative Buildings. Environmental Science and Building Services. Behaviour of Structures. Building Contractual Procedures. Building Reuse. Mathematics for Construction. Building and the Environment (for Direct Entry only). Option: Select 1 from: Public Health Engineering. Building Services. Modern Language. Essential: Dissertation Project. Property and Environmental Law. Land Use, Building and Development Control. Construction Management Project 2. Process Management. Option: Select 1 from: Building Pathology 2. The Environmental Impact of Buildings. Quantity Surveying Applications. Modern Language. S e m e s t e r 2 Essential: Domestic Construction and Management b. Site Surveying. Environmental Building Science. Durability of Materials. Building Law. Introductory Quantity Surveying. Essential: Post-Contract Procedures. Construction Project. Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Construction Business and Economics. Operations Management. Option: Select 1 from: Building Cost Management. Structural Design. Building Pathology. Modern Language. Essential: Dissertation Project. Construction Management Project 3. Fire, Health and Safety. Professional Practice. Development Management. Option: Select 1 from: Facilities and Property Management. Building Conservation.

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