BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry

Our BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in a management position within the construction sector.

This programme is designed for international students. If you want to study construction and surveying at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate construction management and surveying degree.

You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Construction Management and Surveying degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.

The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. 98% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 97.75% of responders from the School of Construction Management and Engineering).

For more information, visit the International Foundation Programme website.

Overview

Our BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in a management position within the construction sector.

Entry requirements A Level See entry requirements

Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.

AS and A Levels

72 UCAS tariff points.

International Baccalaureate

24 points from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or International Baccalaureate Certificate.

GCSE

Grades 9–4 (A*–C) in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications

IELTS

IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5.

Compulsory modules

Academic Skills

Enhance your academic study and communication skills while gradually building confidence and mastering transferable abilities. Engage in various in-class group activities and individual study tasks to develop these skills effectively.

Optional modules

Academic English 1

Develop the necessary basis in English for study at undergraduate level. You'll develop key skills and a perspective on a range of contemporary topics that will equip you for study throughout your degree.

Academic English 2

Develop your competence in the use of English for academic purposes. You'll be provided with the necessary linguistic foundation for your degree as you learn to use academic sources in a written and spoken context.

Core Mathematics

Learn the techniques required to analyse and solve a variety of mathematical problems. You'll gain general mathematical skills as well as skills that are more related to your degree programme.

Quantitative Methods

Discover the techniques required to analyse and solve a variety of statistical problems. You'll gain general theoretical skills as well as numerical skills that are more related to your degree programme.

Foundation Statistics and Data Science

Gain an introduction to statistics and data science, and develop key theoretical, practical, and numerical skills to help you succeed in your future undergraduate studies.

Foundation Economics - Microeconomics

Discover how individuals and companies allocate and utilise resources. You'll learn the neoclassical model of demand and supply, markets failures and the behaviour of firms.

Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics

Learn models and theories used by economists to understand the performance of the economy. You'll develop basic mathematical and statistical skills and apply these to economic decision making.

An Introduction to Business Management

Develop your ability to think critically and argue persuasively in business and management contexts. You'll learn basic business and management theory such as entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing, human resource management, finance and accounting.

Introduction to Sociology

Study the idea of sociology as a science and consider how it might differ from the psychological and biological sciences. You'll develop an understanding of norms and values as you focus on socialisation, culture and identity. Additionally, you'll learn how sociologists collect data as you look at qualitative and quantitative research methods and the factors that influence the choice of research topics and methods.

Topics in Sociology

Advance your understanding of sociology as you look at the significance of consensus and conflict, social structure, and social order and change. You'll analyse key concepts related to gender, ethnicity, social class, and age and consider how these can be applied to areas including social stratification, mass media, crime, and sociological theory.

Environmental Sustainability

Explore the causes and consequences of global contemporary sustainability issues. You'll critique and evaluate both theoretical and actual methods used to minimise the harm caused through anthropogenic activities whilst recognise the interconnected nature of environmental problems.

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

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Compulsory modules

Construction Science

Learn the fundamental concepts of construction science. You’ll examine the physical properties and mechanics of construction materials, and the physical principles of heat transfer and heat loss, fluid flow, light, sound, acoustics, and electricity.

Information and Communication

Learn the importance of information representation and communication in the construction of building projects, and gain practical skills to support your studies. You’ll learn tools and methods to visually communicate project-related information, and current approaches to digital and building information modelling through hands-on work with relevant software applications.

Construction Technology

Develop knowledge and understanding of the various materials, technologies and systems employed in the construction of low-rise buildings, with a particular focus on the associated decision-making processes.

Introduction to Economics and Law

Gain an understanding of the economic and financial context of the development and construction of built facilities. You’ll learn basic economic techniques related to the estimating and cost planning of a proposed project, including financial management from strategic definition and concept, through the design and production stage, to completion and occupancy.

Empirical Studies and Site Engineering

Learn the principles of construction engineering methods, experimental design, measurement and technical report writing. You’ll link this theoretical knowledge to physical applications, and learn to evaluate the strengths and limitations of knowledge that’s generated empirically.

Introduction to Management and Projects

Explore key management and strategy approaches, challenges that construction and engineering firms face in a dynamic global context, and the need for effective team performance and the upholding of professional standards of conduct. You’ll develop your collaborative and analytical skills through teamwork and problem-solving.

Compulsory modules

Management of Construction Projects 1

Develop your analytical skills by examining various aspects of construction project management. You’ll learn and assess existing management techniques, focusing on time, cost, quality, resources, risk, logistics and health and safety.

Building Environment Systems and Technology

Develop insight into the environmental design, technologies and environmental performance of complex buildings. You’ll also learn about key concepts related to building construction technologies and building passive and active environmental systems.

Projects and Digitalisation

Gain hands-on experience in project-based practice, and develop your understanding of different professional roles and practices through role-play. You’ll work in teams to propose sustainable design and construction solutions in response to client briefs, and get the opportunity to play the role of a surveying or construction professional.

Construction Procurement and Contract Law

Learn about the development of policies, strategies and procedures for the organisation and management of construction projects. You'll gain an understanding of the role of contracts in the construction sector and the fundamentals of construction contract law.

Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking Off

Develop basic skills in the measurement and quantification of construction work. You’ll look at how these techniques are carried out using traditional and digital technologies. You’ll specifically learn about the measurement of concrete framed structures for a simple residential building.

Building Pathology and Surveying Practice

Develop a forensic understanding of the decay of buildings and the process of surveying buildings, as well as the role of professional bodies in the delivery of surveying advice. You’ll study the importance of professional guidance and frameworks in producing technical reports that consider sustainability, ethics, and accessibility in the built environment.

Compulsory modules

Research Skills and Dissertation

Develop your understanding of the research process, which is essential for preparing your dissertation. You’ll gain the key research skills required, develop your ideas and prepare a dissertation proposal with the help of a member of academic staff as your supervisor.

Students must also choose one of the following which will constitute their third (and final) compulsory module.

Management of Construction Projects 2

Gain the knowledge and skills to understand the management of project-based organisations and projects in complex institutional settings. You’ll examine how project-based organisations manage their projects in changing conditions such as geopolitical turbulence, globalisation and internationalisation.

Quantification and Costing: Buildings and Civil Works

Develop your quantification skills to an advanced level and further explore the costing aspect of building elements in commercial management practices. You’ll develop an understanding of the principles and practice of measuring building work, and apply them to more advanced forms of construction including aspects of civil works. You’ll obtain a critical understanding of measurement and documentation as key skills of the quantity surveyor.

Commercial Surveying Practices and Advanced Building Pathology

Gain knowledge of the role of the commercial surveyor, and the identification, diagnosis and remedy of defects to commercial buildings.

Built Environment Management Project

Apply your practical and professional competencies to a realistic, professional commission. As part of this work, you'll create a design and building sustainability strategy for a specified development project.

Optional modules

Construction Year in Industry

Gain professional experience of working in the construction industry and cultivate a reflective approach to practice. You’ll develop a range of career management and transferable skills, engage in professional development and your route to professional chartership, and consider your placement experience in the context of the wider construction industry.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of your bachelor's level study. The 黑瓜吃料网 will charge undergraduate home tuition fees at the upper limit as set by the UK government for the relevant academic year. The fee cap for 2026/27 hasn't been confirmed yet. Please check the fees and funding webpage for the latest information. For 2025/26 entry, the standard tuition fee is £9,535 per year.

New international students: £23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of your bachelor's level study. The International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study as set out in your student contract. For 2026/27, the standard tuition fee is £30,650 per year. For more details, please visit our Fees for International Students page.

Tuition fees

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Additional Costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

After graduation you will be well-placed to move into careers such as construction, contracting, or site, property or project management. Alternatively, you can choose to move on to postgraduate study.

Overall, 98% of graduates from Construction Management and Engineering are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 97% are in graduate-level roles (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22; includes first degree Construction Management and Engineering responders).