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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Construction Management with Foundation Year
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Construction Management with Foundation Year course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,D,D
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,900 per year |
| International | £16,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K25F
Here's what University of Derby says about its Construction Management with Foundation Year course.
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
This course will introduce you to practical skills in construction technology and allow you to develop the best way to learn, interpret data and understand the theories of construction management and property development. You’ll evolve a deeper knowledge of construction management and property development through interdisciplinary professional practice and independent study.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:
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ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Take a major step towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which paves the way for Chartered status and the chance to boost your earning power. This course features plenty of hands-on experience to develop your practical approach to construction, problem solving and decision-making. In addition, there will be opportunities to join UK and European study trips and we also encourage you to display your work in exhibitions too.
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WORK EXPERIENCE: We offer a year industrial placement which will take place between the second and final year of your degree. This will help you to develop the skills required in the workplace and strengthen your CV. There is a range of support available for students who are looking to enhance their employability whilst studying including internships, placements and graduate roles.
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EXPERT TEACHING: You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team who are highly skilled in this field, ensuring you are taught to a high professional standard.
WHAT YOU'LL COVER:
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The first stage of the course introduces you to practical skills in construction technology, develops your ability to interpret data and gives you an understanding of the theories of construction management. Throughout the course, we encourage you to challenge accepted ideas and analyse competing theories. As you progress, you will gain a deeper knowledge of construction management through Interdisciplinary Professional Practice and Independent Study.
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If you want to ‘top up’ an existing foundation degree or HND qualification to gain the BSc degree, you can also join this course at stage three, subject to bridging requirements being met.
HOW YOU'RE ASSESSED:
- You will be assessed in a variety of ways including assignments, exams, presentations, class tests, case studies and portfolios. These assessment methods will help you develop your presentation and communication skills which are essential for professional practice.
YOUR CAREER.
- Offering a substantial hands-on experience, our BSc (Hons) Construction Management is an excellent route into a career offering a high level of responsibility and rewards. Once you have completed the course, you will have every opportunity to pursue an exciting professional career in construction management, project management, site management or manufacturing. Because the degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), you will be eligible for membership (MCIOB).
STUDY OPTIONS:
This course is available without a Foundation Year option. This course is available with a Placement Year.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Engineering
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Construction management
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Derby reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 of Derby students who took the Construction Management with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
73%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
64%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
68%
low
Academic support
68%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
55%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
med
Organisation and management
55%
low
Organisation and management
55%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
36%
low
Learning resources
59%
low
Learning resources
59%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
50%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
73%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
55%
low
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
30%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
64%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
67%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Construction Management with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Product Design | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Economics | E | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| ICT | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Construction Management with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£26.8k
Third year after graduation
£38.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Construction Management with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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