Construction Management - NA

University of Bedfordshire

The ideal gateway into a booming sector, this Foundation degree offers a two-year full-time or three-year part-time vocational-based programme for individuals looking to gain a practical introduction to construction management. The course 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. Successful completion automatically qualifies you for registration on our BSc (Hons) Construction Management (top-up), where you can study for a full Honours degree.

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 * Industry-standard equipment such as semi-automatic levels, total stations and a robotic total station as well as various building, surveying, measuring and monitoring equipment * 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

, 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

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, from local authority planners and civil engineers to project managers and local government agency representatives. Take part in

to ground-breaking developments. Past project visits include Thames Tunnel (Silvertown Tunnel), LSE new build, and Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Our

feeds directly back into their teaching, so you stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.