YEAR 1 (Foundation year)
In the Foundation Year you will study learning styles and methods, show your awareness of current affairs and reinforce your ability to work with quantities and materials. Other modules will introduce sketching and drawing, awareness of the built and natural environment and group work on projects relating to the built environment. You will be expected to attend lectures on two days each week and then do your reading and assignment writing on other days. Each of two semesters will have up to 14 weeks of teaching.
MODULES
- Graphical Communication in the BE
- Number in BE
- Sustainability and the Environment
- BE Project
- Contemporary Issues
- Personal professional and Academic Skills
Year 2 (Level 4)
The first year (level 4) modules (eg Academic & Professional Development, Sustainable Development, Site Appraisal) comprise a set of building blocks that introduce students to the range of subject knowledge and practical skills required throughout the programme. Subjects are approached from a perspective of practical problem solving (Construction Technology 1, Built Environment Law) underpinned by theoretical understanding of professional knowledge. Skills development is not confined within modular parameters and students are expected, progressively, to participate in their own learning.
Modules
- Site Appraisal
- Domestic Building Construction
- Sustainable Development
- Built Environment Law
- Academic and Personal Development
- Building Information
Year 3 (Level 5)
In the second year (level 5) modules cover subjects of a more complex and specialist nature (eg Development Management, Construction Management, Planning and Building Control) involving appraisal of practical situations, more complex options and policy analysis. These require students to prepare for lectures and seminars and are backed up by research skills and professional development modules that assist in linking and aiding coherence across the programme.
Modules
- Commercial Building Technology
- Construction Materials
- Planning and Building Control
- Development Management
- Research Proposal
- Renewable Energy*
- Construction Site Management
*Please note, this module will not run for 2019 entry
Year 4 (Level 6)
The final year (level 6) brings students into a range of challenging opportunities that enables them to demonstrate their achievement in variable option analysis and assessment (eg Project Management), creative thinking, teamwork and leadership skills (eg Inter-Professional Studies), independent learning, critical analysis and synthesis skills (Dissertation), and cognate professional knowledge (eg Construction Technology 3, Health and Safety).
Modules
- Modern Methods of Construction
- Dissertation
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Health and Safety Management
- Inter-Professional Studies
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
UCAS code: 18R7
Experience of the Construction Industry is one way to access this course and each potential student will be offered an interview at which they can state their case for admission to the course.
Older academic qualifications that may not ordinarily be considered may also be taken in to account.
If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.
Part-time applicants should apply using this form.
International Students
If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.
Foundation year assessment will be by a variety of methods including presentations, portfolio of observations, worksheets and written work. The Glyndwr Virtual Learning Environment will support your learning and will be a repository of learning materials.
Assessment strategies tend to be module based but with integrated themes wherever practicable. Jointly taught modules are organised so that students are assessed within the context of their individual programme of study.
Assessment materials (assignment briefs etc.) are prepared to meet the needs of the Module and presented to students at interactive briefing sessions. Submitted elements and complete work is assessed and feedback provided to students.
At regular tutorials and seminars group and individual progress is discussed as part of the strategy of on-going feedback during the course.
Other features of assessment practice reflect development of professional and subject skills often using scenario based simulated work experience situations led by design projects requiring creative solutions and including reports that are presented or discussed individually with the ‘clients’. Traditional exams do not feature as a form of assessment.
Forms of assessment that feature widely across the programme include essays, report writing, formal individual / group presentations, seminar presentations, scenario based time controlled tasks, practical tasks and individual research carried out in preparation for case study review and analysis.
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
Careers open to Graduates of this programme range from Site Manager to Quality Engineer on site. Most of our graduates leave the Third year with a job already secured and many Local and National employers advertise their vacancies with us at Wrexham Glyndwr University.
You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.
For 2018/19, Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees will be £9,000 per year for a full time undergraduate degree course.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
