Construction Management
University of BedfordshireUndergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction
A-Level Entry
CE - CD
UCAS Points
48 - 56 points
About this course
The ideal gateway into a booming sector, this Foundation degree gives you the industry-ready skills and practical experience needed to launch your career in the construction industry. Immerse yourself in hands-on projects; learn from seasoned industry leaders; and explore the full lifecycle from inception, design and planning to construction and demolition. We welcome students from all manner of educational backgrounds so you can apply even if you do not have traditional academic qualifications. Our Construction Management courses are all fully accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), an internationally recognised professional body. On successful course completion, you have the opportunity to work through the CABE membership grades and ultimately progress to chartered status, signifying you are a competent professional who strives for the highest possible standards. Dedicated STEM building with specialist labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces. High-tech facilities with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment including an automated total station, 3D scanning and automatic levels. Advanced machine workshop and product design lab with laser cutting and 3D printing. Industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit and MATLAB. We take on work projects and review case studies in close collaboration with leading employers such as Kier and NG Construction. Prepare yourself for future employment with our hands-on approach, which gives you the practical competencies, technical knowledge and transferable skills needed to kick-start your career in construction. Thrive under the support of our dedicated academic success tutors and regular contact with your project supervisor. Learn from industry experts in our interactive demonstrations and seminars, from local authority planners and civil engineers to project managers and local government agency representatives. Take part in field trips to ground-breaking developments. Past projects include Thames Tunnel (Silvertown Tunnel) project, Old War Office, and Luton and Dunstable project. Our academic team’s wealth of experience and active involvement in industry feeds directly back into their teaching, so you stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.
Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
Partnerships and Collaborations
Your Student Experience
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades CE - CD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 56 points
BTEC PPP - MPP
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
2121 Civil engineers
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
1122 Production managers and directors in construction
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
1251 Property, housing and estate managers
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Luton
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Architecture and planning, Building and construction