Construction Engineering & Management
The aim of the Construction Engineering and Management programme is to give graduates the professional skills demanded by major construction companies around the world. Our graduates are seen as qualified to excel in the many disciplines of construction engineering and project management. The effective management of construction projects is vital to the economy and the success of any project relies on decisions made by a professional team every step of the way. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to be the linchpin of this process.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 | Ulster University |
Duration
4 years full-time
Attendance
Typically 18-20 timetabled hours per week with a mix of lectures, tutorials and practicals taking place between 09.15 am and 5.15 pm, Monday – Friday. Which days will depend on the year of study.
Attendance is generally, three days per week around 15 hours of staff contact time and 35 hours self-directed study per week.
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
112 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Course Specific Subject requirements:
This course also requires you to achieve H3 in one subject from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Careers / Further progression
GradGraduate employers
Graduates from this course are now working for:
• BAM Construction
• Farrans Construction
• FP McCann
• Geda Construction
• Graham Construction
• McAleer and Rushe
• McLaughlin & Harvey
Job roles
With this degree you could become:
• Construction Manager
• Site Engineer
• Facilities Manager
• Contract Manager
• Building Control Surveyor
Career options
Construction management is one of a family of disciplines concerned with the Built Environment.
A career in this sector often encompasses a wide range of roles. Options include Construction Manager, Site engineer, Facilities Manager, Building Control Surveyor and Contract Manager.
Successful graduates can continue their study on the Construction Business and Leadership Masters programme or specialise on the MSc in Fire Safety Engineering both taught on the Jordanstown campus.
Further information
Start date: September 2024
Deadlines for on-time applications
2024 entry application deadlines
For courses starting in 2024 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.
16 October 2023 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry. You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don’t forget you can only have five choices in total.
31 January 2024 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – for the majority of courses.
Some course providers require additional admissions tests to be taken alongside the UCAS application, and these may have a deadline. Find out more about these tests at https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/admissions-tests
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Overview
Shaping the future - Join us and learn how to build the world
Summary
The aim of the Construction Engineering and Management programme is to give graduates the professional skills demanded by major construction companies around the world. Our graduates are seen as qualified to excel in the many disciplines of construction engineering and project management.
The effective management of construction projects is vital to the economy and the success of any project relies on decisions made by a professional team at every step of the way. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to be the linchpin of this process.
About
This highly regarded course will develop your technical and managerial skills through an exciting blend of topics taught by experts. You will learn about the science, technology and materials of buildings, the legal and contractual frameworks applicable to the built environment and the financial, quality and project management of complex construction projects. On this course, you will be learning 'hands-on' with the latest equipment and software used in this exciting and innovative sector
Construction Engineering and Management is accredited by the leading professional body for the sector - CIOB. The construction industry wants our graduates, with offers of employment and prizes for our top performing students. We can boast that 95% of our graduates employed, were in professional management roles within six months of starting work. Our students feel very supported by a dedicated team. As a result, students score us highly year after year in the National Student Survey.
Modules
Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.
Year 1
Introduction to the Built Environment
Analytical Methods and Quantification
Domestic Building Technology
Digital Construction and Communication
Materials and Structures
Surveying
Year 2
Commercial Building Technology
Quantification and Costing of construction works
Ethically Aligned Safety, Health and Wellbeing
Construction Law
Building Design
Production Management in Construction
Year 3
Professional Practice - Construction Engineering and Management
Year 4
Building Performance and Regulation
Research and Dissertation A
Research and Dissertation B
Construction Project Management
Contractor Bid Management
Green Building Design
Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes. You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.
Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.
Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%. The module pass mark for postgraduate courses is 50%.
Associate awards
Diploma in Professional Practice DPP
Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI
Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS
Professional recognition
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
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.
Work placement / study abroad
Supervised work placement takes place in year 3 and must be completed by all students except those entering the programme in year two via the Foundation Degree.
High quality placements are offered by local and international construction companies. These companies work with us to offer an exciting and relevant work based learning experience.
Placement allows you to develop your technical knowledge and practical experience in a supported environment and is seen as a vital benefit by graduate employers.
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