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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Construction Management course at University College Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University College Birmingham. These students are taking Construction Management or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Geography | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Physics | E |
| English Language | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
Here's what University College Birmingham says about its Construction Management course.
OVERVIEW The construction industry is in great need of new talent. With multi-billion-pound regeneration and home-building projects planned throughout the UK, the country is anticipated to need hundreds of thousands of skilled workers to join the sector in the next few years. If you want to be part of the solution, our Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment will arm you with the advanced knowledge to help you make your mark.
This is a part-time higher education course spread over two years. Offering flexibility and designed to fit around work commitments, it is ideal for those who want to continue their education through applied learning and develop their career in the construction industry. Our course explores a range of key themes for the sector, including science and materials, technology, surveying, construction drawing and more.
Throughout your learning, you will be supported by our brand new construction facilities on campus, giving you hands-on experience with the latest technology and equipment used in the industry. By completing our construction HNC course, you will gain a widely recognised Level 4 qualification, supporting your progression within the construction industry as well as opening up opportunities for further study, including our Higher National Diploma in Construction.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
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Practical application – Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge construction facilities
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Flexible learning – Gain a Level 4 qualification studying part-time alongside your working commitments
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Expert tuition – Learn from experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from working in the construction industry, as well as leading guest speakers
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Award-winning university – Study at the University of the Year offering the best Student Support in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022)
FACILITIES Students on our construction and engineering courses will learn in brand new real-world training environments under development at University College Birmingham. Our brand new Engineering and Sustainable Construction Centre at the iconic James Cond Building will offer state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed to develop skills that support employers and their supply chains, along with further new facilities at Camden House.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
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Architectural technologist
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Building surveyor
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Civil engineer
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Town planner
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Building control officer
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Quantity surveyor
Upon completion of the HNC, you can also progress onto our Construction and the Built Environment HND course.
- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course
Source: University College Birmingham
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Construction Management at University College Birmingham.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Computing and Digital - FdA/FdSc
Location
Unknown
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Construction and the built environment
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
Unknown
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £4,625 per year |
| Scotland | £4,625 per year |
| Wales | £4,625 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,625 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,625 per year |
The modules you will study
- Pearson Set Individual Project Construction Technology
- Science and Materials
- Construction Practice and Management
- Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
- Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
- Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
You will also study two optional modules (TBA).
How you will be assessed
Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
You will learn from experienced lecturers and industry professionals through a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, ‘real-world’ simulations and guest lectures. You will also have the chance to use our state-of-the-art facilities.
Assessment occurs through a combination of assignments and activities, with a focus on the holistic development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level skills. Many modules will require a practical demonstration of skills, while others will require you to carry out your own research and analysis, working independently or as part of a team.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
University College Birmingham student reviews
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1st year student
3 years ago
As mentioned prior many societies to be took part in and opportunities to become uni ambassadors etc
1st year student
3 years ago
Many societies to be involved in
1st year student
3 years ago
Expensive however University give us money towards resources needed on my course
1st year student
3 years ago
Excellent support services to make use of
1st year student
3 years ago
Excellent facilities. Cyber lab specific to my cyber security course
1st year student
3 years ago
It’s new and difficult b ur feel supported in completing modules in my course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University College Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University College Birmingham students who took the Construction Management course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
Organisation and management
85%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University College Birmingham graduates who took Construction Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
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