About the course
Key industry bodies predict a huge demand for construction professionals in the near future. This Foundation degree is designed to deliver industry-ready individuals able to fill any skills gap and take up roles across different sectors, disciplines and projects.
Hear about the course from Dr James Bishop, Senior Lecturer, and our recent Construction graduates.
With its strong focus on employability, your experience on this course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to pursue an exciting career in the construction industry. It teaches you to work effectively with different construction professionals, whether that be designers, engineers, building contractors or specialist consultants. This ability is important in an industry that demands an integrated approach to building projects.
The course covers the full lifecycle of buildings from the design, planning and contracting of projects to client handover - and even on from there, to a building’s end of life. You work on real-life scenarios and case studies, and learn from a teaching team with a wealth of industry experience and close collaborative relationships within industry, including both regional and national employers.
Why choose this course
- Our Building/Construction courses have student satisfaction ratings of 100% for academic support and 92% for teaching (NSS 2022)
- The teaching team’s expertise and contacts bring the latest developments, techniques and technologies into the taught curriculum
- Benefit from specialist presentations and seminars from industry experts including project managers and directors; civil engineers; local authority planners and construction professionals; government agency representatives; professional bodies; and past Bedfordshire Construction graduates who have progressed into senior positions in the industry
- Gain experience of real building projects on site visits, which have recently included visits to individual projects worth over £1bn
- You can apply for a Foundation degree even if you don’t have traditional academic qualifications; we welcome applicants with relevant work experience
- Successful completion of this Foundation degree automatically qualifies you for registration on our BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Top-up), where you can top up to a full honours degree
Hear from FdSc Construction Management students Patrick and Tanishia
Accreditations
- This course has been fully accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), an internationally recognised professional body. On completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to work your way through the CABE membership grades as you move forward with your career, and ultimately to progress to chartered status. Your association with CABE will signify to the industry and the public that you are a competent professional who strives for the highest possible standards.
Course Leader - Accursio Dimino
Accursio Dimino is a true construction professional, not only has he experience of working in UK but also in Australia and Europe. Accursio has successfully developed commercial sites, and refurbished buildings, and having sold the portfolio decided to devote some of his time to training future developers and construction professionals. He has been involved in education for more than 25 years. During this time he has worked for Aylesbury, Barnfield and St Albans Colleges. He is a graduate of Oxford Brooks University in two subjects, as well as PG from University of Bedfordshire. Pragmatic approach to teaching is what Accursio is all about, he shares his knowledge and experience with his students and draws on his real experience in his daily frontline approach to teaching.
Units
- Academic And Computer Skills, Health And Safety (CBF016-1) Compulsory
- Introduction To Construction Economics (CBF028-1) Compulsory
- Project Development And Building Control (CBF029-1) Compulsory
- Sustainability, Environment And Construction Technology (CBF014-1) Compulsory
- Work Based Learning A - Construction Management And Surveying For Construction (CBF030-1) Compulsory
- Building Services And Project Management (CBF011-2) Compulsory
- Building Technology (CBF021-2) Compulsory
- Construction Contracts, Measurements And Processes (CBF020-2) Compulsory
- Human Resource Management And Career Development (CBF009-2) Compulsory
- Work Based Learning A - Managing People And Projects (CBF010-2) Compulsory
A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course. The types of assessment used range from practical work, which assesses the practical application of knowledge and concepts gained in lectures, seminars, and also from learning acquired during self-study, through to presentation and report based assessments. Time controlled in-class tests are also utilised to allow the students to experience and adjust to industry requirements.
Reasons to study in the School of Computer Science and Technology
- Specialist computing suites in our £40m STEM building
- Our computing courses are BCS and IET accredited
- Dedicated engineering environments & equipment in our new STEM building
- Our Engineering courses are IET accredited
Entry Requirements
A Foundation Degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.
Foundation Degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.
As a guideline, a typical offer would require you to obtain a UCAS tariff score of between 32-48 points, based on your level 3 studies.
You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator
Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don't have traditional academic qualifications.
We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry.
T: +44 (0)1582 743500
E: admission@beds.ac.uk
Key industry bodies have indicated a huge projected demand for, and shortages of construction professionals and technical staff.
This will offer a range of opportunities to our construction management graduates across different sectors, disciplines and projects to fill that skills gap, and to provide high-quality input where it’s most needed in the industry.
The course has been designed to deliver ‘industry-ready’ graduates, who have the skills and knowledge to work at a professional standard, and have a high-level of understanding of industry demands.
The course has also been developed to provide graduates with different career options and to follow various career paths, depending on their particular fields of interest. In the past, our graduates have gone on to work for local authorities, housing associations, large, medium and small building contractors, as well as specialist consultancies and agencies.
Job roles that graduates have taken have included assistant site managers, trainee project planners, managers, surveyors and estimators.
On successful completion of the Construction Management foundation degree, you will also automatically qualify for registration on to our BSc (Hons) Construction Management (Top-up) degree should you choose to. This will give you the opportunity to take the necessary level six units to complete a full undergraduate honours degree.
Fees and Funding
The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £9,250. These are the full course fees covering each year of study.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International students cannot apply for Foundation Degrees.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
Fees and Funding
The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £9,250. These are the full course fees covering each year of study.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International students cannot apply for Foundation Degrees.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
Extra Costs
Luton Campus Centre
The Campus Centre brings together all our student services under one roof including the Students’ Union and spaces to eat, drink, relax and learn.
There's a large central lecture theatre as well as a range of study rooms & breakout spaces on the upper floors.
Luton Campus Library
The library is a modern 9-storey building dedicated to study and learning.
As well as traditional library provisions it offers individual and group study spaces, a cafeteria on the ground floor and a ‘Study Hub’ offering guidance and workshops on academic writing and research skills to ensure all Bedfordshire students get the help they need to succeed in their studies.
Beds SU
When you join the University of Bedfordshire, you don't just join the university - you also become a member of Bedfordshire Students' Union (Beds SU)!
Beds SU is led by four Student Officers - a President and three Vice Presidents - who are elected annually by University of Bedfordshire students to lead the Students' Union.
We are here to help every student at the University of Bedfordshire get the most out of their university experience. We campaign on issues that you care about, as well as provide lots of opportunities for you to meet new people, develop your skills, campaign for change and try something new.
Aspire Gym
The Aspire Gym has state of the art cardiovascular equipment with smart phone compatibility. There is also an extensive range of fixed resistance machines and a small free weights area.
Changing rooms with showers and lockers are available for members to use.
Luton Campus Accommodation
The University guarantees accommodation to all new students. Fitzroy Court and Wenlock Court, the two main halls of residence, are located on campus so getting to lectures, shopping in town and participating in events and activities is easy.
STEM building
The STEM building is home to courses in the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Opened in Autumn 2019, its cutting edge facilities provides four computer laboratories; workshops for subjects such as automotive engineering, cyber-security and robotics, along with three large teaching labs, and four specialist containment labs.
How to Apply
Application for most full-time undergraduate and foundation courses is via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
We expect to receive UCAS applications between 1 September and 15 January for courses starting in the following academic year, but may consider applications received after this date should places be available.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications. Advice on how to submit your UCAS application is available from your school or college.
If you are not at school or college (including mature students) you should apply independently via UCAS
EU students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply via UCAS or direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country
You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
How to Apply
Application for most full-time undergraduate and foundation courses is via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
We expect to receive UCAS applications between 1 September and 15 January for courses starting in the following academic year, but may consider applications received after this date should places be available.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications. Advice on how to submit your UCAS application is available from your school or college.
If you are not at school or college (including mature students) you should apply independently via UCAS
EU students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply via UCAS or direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country
You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
