Construction Management (Part-time) (HNC)
This Part-time Construction Management HNC programme works in collaboration with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The course is designed to meet the current skills demand focus of the construction industry and to train students who will then be ready to lead innovative and dynamic projects that help and improve communities for years to come.
The Construction Industry continues to offer rewarding and sustained employment within the UK and overseas, from house building to major infrastructure and capital projects, all being undertaken with the support of sustainable approaches, and an ethos of community and environmental care. However, the construction industry today faces many challenges, such as globalisation, climate change and a complex regulatory framework. Our course will give you the tools to handle these challenges. You’ll learn about the legal aspects of construction, as well as technical, managerial, economic, social, and environmental aspects. This knowledge will help you ensure your projects are efficient, high-quality, and safe from risks.
This course covers both theory and practical skills, taught by industry experts. Core modules in Construction Management teach you through creative problem-solving and collaborative working. You’ll also gain skills and knowledge in construction technology, project planning, project management, sustainable construction, health and safety and digital competencies, as well as opportunities to engage in work placements.
Preparing you for a future within the construction industry, this course offers students an understanding of the design techniques, methodology and implementation of projects from inception to Client handover, drawing upon UK and worldwide case studies to build knowledge in practical application and professional skills for employment.
Progress onto our Construction Management BSc course.
Course details
- On-campus
- Part-time
- English
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our philosophy in teaching Construction Management focuses on blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills. We emphasise real-world applications, sustainable approaches, and community and environmental care to prepare you for a rewarding career in the construction industry.
You will cover the fundamentals of construction technology and construction material and learn digital skills such as CAD and BIM.
Additional modules, including health, safety, and welfare, law for the built environment, and building services, surveying and procurement processes will provide a comprehensive foundation to Construction Management.
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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You will need 45 UCAS Tariff points from A levels or their equivalent.
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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Assessments used within these Programmes are normally formative or summative. In the former assessment is designed to ensure students become aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
Typically, such assessment will take the form of practical exercises where a more hands-on approach shows student’s ability on a range of activities. Traditional formal time-constrained assessment is by means of tests and examinations, normally of two-hour duration.
Examinations are a traditional method of verifying that the work produced is the students’ own work. To help authenticate student coursework, some modules require that the student and lecturer negotiate the topic for assessment on an individual basis, allowing the lecturer to monitor progress.
Some modules where the assessment is research-based require students to verbally/visually present the research results to the lecturer and peers, followed by a question and answer session.
Such assessment strategies are in accord with the learning and teaching strategies employed by the team, that is, where the aim is to generate work that is mainly student-driven, individual, reflective and where appropriate, vocationally-orientated.
Feedback to students will occur early in the study period and continue over the whole study session thereby allowing for greater value added to the student’s learning.
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as a major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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This programme will meet industry demands, and in doing so provide a sound intellectually demanding vocational learning experience linked to industry and professional bodies, a requirement that satisfies the needs of both students and employers.
Furthermore, the programme team has developed the aims of the course to enhance the development of technical competence and training at a level which is capable of meeting the industry’s current requirements for middle management.
Module outcomes address concerns such as sustainability, energy efficiency, facilities management along with the more familiar outcomes such as management theories, literacy, problem-solving and client needs. Supplementing these is a range of higher level skills which have been designed to integrate with module outcomes.