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

Level 6
Higher Education
Newry Campus
The Open University (subject to validation approval)

Overview

SUBJECT TO VALIDATION APPROVAL

Pending validation the aim of the BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction and Engineering Management [Top Up] [accredited by The Open University] is to produce graduates who can 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.    

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.

BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction and Engineering Management [Top Up] will be available to any candidate who satisfies the criteria below:

A Foundation Degree in an construction discipline, with a pass mark of 55% or above in L5 modules (or other relevant L5 qualification such as a Pearsons Higher National Certificate/Diploma) in an construction related discipline.
Candidates presenting with FDs or HNC/Ds from other awarding bodies will be considered under RPL procedures.
GCSE English language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent, - for example, Level 2 literacy and numeracy Essential Skills qualifications are also accepted).
Age 18 years on admission.

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

You will be assessed continuously throughout the 2 years of the course. Assessment methods include module exams, reports, case studies and presentations.

Please note: 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 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

Students can also progress onto Level 7 courses at UK universities dependent on University entry requirements.

This may include:

Construction Management.
Quantity Surveying.
Site Management.
Project Management.

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, which adds value to an organisation and society, within the boundaries of organisational strategy and societal ethics.   Following successful completion of the Construction and Engineering Management [Hons] Level 6 Degree [Top Up] you can pursue a career in a variety of areas of the construction industry, including: