CONSTRUCTION BSc (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up)

Level 6
Higher Education
Newry Campus
The Open University

Overview

The aim of the BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction and Engineering Management (Top Up), accredited by The Open University, is to produce graduates who will be able to apply their understanding, knowledge, experience, skills and know-how to create social and economic value within the context of the Northern Ireland and UK economy.    

It aims to produce graduates who understand the underlying principles which underpin the construction sector, who can conceive, design and implement a solution to a problem, create something new and add value to an organisation and society all within the boundaries of organisational strategy and societal ethics.    

The objective is to develop graduates who:   

Work pragmatically to develop solutions to problems and have strategies for being creative, innovative and overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner.
Are skilled at solving problems by applying their numerical, computational, analytical and technical skills, using appropriate tools.
Are risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities.
Are familiar with the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value .
Appreciate the global dimensions of Digital Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering.
Are able to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue.
Are professional in their outlook, capable of team working, effective communicators, and able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.

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The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to this course, is evidence that the learner is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in place allocation.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July 2024.

Applicants must hold a Foundation Degree in a construction discipline, with a pass mark of 55% or above in Level 5 modules (or other relevant Level 5 qualification such as a Pearson Higher National Certificate/Diploma in an engineering related discipline).
Applicants must have achieved GCSE English language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent, - for example, Level 2 Essential Skills literacy and numeracy qualifications are also accepted).

Modules of study will include:

Modern Methods of Construction
Life Cycle Costing and Value Engineering
Collaborative Project
Project Management and Professional Ethics
Research Skills
Dissertation

Students will be assessed continuously throughout the two years of the course. Assessment methods include:

Module Exams
Reports
Case Studies
Presentations

Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 25/26. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

Fees displayed for each course represent fees to be charged for year 1 of each programme. Please note that fees may increase in year 2 or 3 of the course. Read more in our Fees Policy at https://www.src.ac.uk/about-us...

Students may wish to progress onto Master level qualifications in areas such as Construction Project Management, Sustainable Construction or Building Information Modelling (BIM).