Overview
At the Robert Gordon University studying the BSc Construction and the Built Environment (Hons) course, students will have opportunities to be involved in assessing commercial viability, providing innovative construction solutions, planning and controlling projects, managing resources efficiently and evaluating performance.
The course offers a blend of built environment subjects including building design and technology, construction project management, and commercial management to enable students to offer innovative and effective design and construction solutions for the public and private sectors.
Job Prospects
Students joining the Graduate Apprenticeship course in Construction and the Built Environment will already be employed. Students may range from new entrants to the industry to mature experienced individuals interested in formalising their experience. The career progression options may include graduate construction manager, contract manager, project manager, health and safety officer, and risk manager.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Particular reference to the different types of buildings and the factors affecting their design and technologies used to construct them as well as the requirements to manage projects through the different phases is underpinned at this stage.
- You will develop an understanding of the different working legal, contractual and financial relations that may govern a construction project.
- You will gain fundamental skills and the ability to employ techniques required to plan a construction project from inception to completion.
- You will develop an appreciation of the technology involved in moderately complex buildings and the application of all the above to an integrated project.
- Your understanding of general management techniques and their application in communicating and motivating an interdisciplinary team to bring about the successful completion of a project will be established.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Environmental Sciences View 359 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Employment: All applicants must be employed full-time in a role related to the course of study, must have the right to live and work in Scotland and be working in Scotland. The employer must commit to providing a suitable workplace environment and to offering guidance and mentoring support to the apprentice. In addition, the company must be willing to partner with the university via a Collaboration Agreement to create a setting in which the student will be able to achieve the required experience and learning outcomes.
- SQA Higher: BBBC
Tuition Fee
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International
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.