Construction Management (Top-up)

University of Bedfordshire

Your next step after completing a Foundation degree in Construction Management or BTEC Higher National Diploma, this industry-focused top-up course prepares you for a thriving career in the global construction sector. Through our combination of real-life work placements, an independent project, and expert teaching in areas such as construction economics, project management and emerging technologies, you gain the skills and knowledge needed to make your mark in this rewarding field.

- Our Construction Management courses are fully accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), an internationally recognised and respected professional body. Once you have graduated, you have the opportunity to work through the CABE membership grades and ultimately progress to chartered status, signifying you are a competent professional who strives for the highest possible standards.

- Dedicated STEM building with specialist labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces. - High-tech facilities with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment. - Advanced machine workshop and product design lab with laser cutting and 3D printing for model-making. - Industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit and MATLAB.

- Improve your skills through collaboration with our expert industry partners, including NG Construction and Kier.

- Learn from our highly qualified and industry-experienced teaching team. - Our academic staff’s close relationships with leading employers and active involvement in industry feed directly back into their teaching so you stay up to date with the latest developments in the field. - Work on real-life scenarios and case studies with our hands-on approach, which gives you the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to tackle a range community, business and customer needs. - Thrive with the support of our dedicated academic success tutors and close contact with your project supervisor. - Learn from industry experts in our regular interactive demonstrations and seminars, from local authority planners and construction professionals to project managers and government agency representatives. - Take part in field trips to ground-breaking new developments. Past projects include LSE’s £145m Marshall Building Thames Tunnel (Silvertown Tunnel) project Old War Office and Luton and Dunstable project.