BSc Construction Management with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Construction Management with Foundation BSc (Hons), a building surveying degree centred on the planning, execution, and administration of construction projects. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course features an initial foundation year designed to prepare students for advanced study before progressing to the full honours degree. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Building, the programme also offers an optional industry placement year or a year abroad between the second and third years. The course begins with Year 0, focusing on foundational concepts through modules such as Construction Methods, Materials and Technologies, Critical Thinking in a Changing World, Design and Development, and Sustainable Environments. Year 1 establishes core knowledge through modules including Building Materials, Construction Law and Contracts, Environmental Science and Building Services, and Principles of Site Management, alongside optional choices like Principles and Practices of Building Design. Year 2 advances into practical and technical applications with compulsory study in Construction Project Management, Digital Technologies in Construction, Procurement, Tendering and Contract Management, and Structural Principles, plus options such as Building Surveys and Development. The final year involves advanced study through modules such as Deep Retrofitting, High-Rise Sustainable Construction Technology, International Building Challenge Project, and Sustainable and Innovative Construction, alongside options including Client Care and Stakeholder Management.
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Entry requirements
A levels – DDD (72 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 72 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 72 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMP. BTEC Diploma – DM. Access – 72 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 55%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Construction Methods, Materials and Technologies
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- Design and Development
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Property, People and the Economy
- Sustainable Environments
- Building Materials
- Construction Law and Contracts
- Environmental Science and Building Services
- Principles of Site Management
- Sustainable Construction Technology
- Principles and Practices of Building Design
- Retrofitting the Built Environment
- Construction Project Management
- Digital Technologies in Construction
- Procurement, Tendering and Contract Management
- Structural Principles
- Building Surveys and Development
- Construction Health and Safety
- Impact of People on the Planet
- International Construction
- Deep Retrofitting
- High-Rise Sustainable Construction Technology
- International Building Challenge Project
- Sustainable and Innovative Construction
- Client Care and Stakeholder Management
- Sustainability Practice: Carbon Measurement and Management
- Sustainable Facilities Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Construction Management with Foundation at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £54,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Construction Management with Foundation at University of Westminster do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Construction Management with Foundation at University of Westminster?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Construction Management with Foundation at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Is BSc Construction Management with Foundation at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
How many students continue on BSc Construction Management with Foundation at University of Westminster?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.