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

Level 6
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Portadown Campus
The Open University

Overview

The aim of the Construction BSc (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up) Higher Level Apprenticeship, 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.    

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, who can create something new, which adds value to an organisation and society, 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 Construction BSc (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up) Higher Level Apprenticeship will be available to any candidate who satisfies the criteria below.

Holds 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).
Candidates presenting with Foundation Degrees or Higher Level Certificates/Diplomas from other awarding bodies will be considered under RPL procedures.
Has 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).
Is aged 18 years or above on admission.

Modules include:

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 two years of the course. Assessment methods include module exams, reports, case studies and presentations.

Successful students can progress onto Level 7 courses at UK universities dependent on university entry requirements.

This may include:

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

This degree 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 this degree you can pursue a career in a variety of areas of the construction industry, including: