Construction Management (Top-up)

Your next step after completing a Foundation degree in Construction Management or BTEC Higher National Diploma, this industry-focused top-up course prepares you for a thriving career in the global construction sector. Through our combination of real-life work placements, an independent project, and expert teaching in areas such as contract procurement, project management and emerging technologies, you gain the skills and knowledge needed to make your mark in this rewarding field.

Course accreditation

Our Construction Management courses are fully accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), an internationally recognised and respected professional body. Once you have graduated, 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.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• 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 for model-making

• Industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit and MATLAB

Career-powered links

Improve your skills through collaboration with our expert industry partners, including NG Construction and Kier.

Your student experience

Learn from our highly qualified and industry-experienced teaching team.

Our academic staff’s close relationships with leading employers and active involvement in industry feed directly back into their teaching so you stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.

Work on real-life scenarios and case studies with our hands-on approach, which gives you the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range community, business and customer needs.

Thrive with the support of our dedicated academic success tutors and close contact with your project supervisor.

Learn from industry experts in our regular interactive demonstrations and seminars, from local authority planners and construction professionals to project managers and government agency representatives.

Take part in field trips to ground-breaking new developments. Past project visits include LSE’s £145m Marshall Building; Thames Tunnel (Silvertown Tunnel); Old War Office; and Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Course modules

This one-year top-up degree builds on the knowledge you gained in our Construction Management FdSc or similar qualification.

Emerging technologies and policy development in construction – Explore the latest technologies in construction and policy development, particularly around sustainability.
Contract procurement and risk management in construction – Build your knowledge and skills in procurement law and risk management techniques.
Construction economics – Develop your understanding of budgeting, cost and value management, factoring in the commercial and contractual goals you need to achieve.
Construction project management – Be able to manage projects effectively to meet time and budget targets.
Honours Project – Research, plan and complete a project in an area of construction management that is of interest to you.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Building Engineers, Chartered Association of