STUDY

Undergraduate

Design and Construction Management (Degree Apprenticeship)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: January 2026
Duration: Four years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: January 2026
Duration: Four years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level)
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: January 2027
Duration: Four years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Typical offer
Course information table
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: January 2027
Course information table
Duration: Four years full-time
Location: Ipswich
Typical Offer: Typical offer

Overview

Design and Construction Managers in the construction industry lead, manage, and coordinate the design and construction process for building and infrastructure projects.

They act as a link between designers, construction teams, and stakeholders, overseeing design consultants and translating design concepts into final structures. Their role involves managing design information, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and facilitating efficient construction processes. They also focus on sustainability, risk management, and project completion, ensuring minimal environmental impact and adherence to project specifications. They assist in contract administration and gather feedback to implement best practices in future projects. 

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be awarded a BSc Construction Engineering Management (Degree Apprenticeship).

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Course Modules

All modules for this course are mandatory. 

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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Course Modules

All modules for this course are mandatory.

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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WHY SUFFOLK

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WUSCA 2024

3rd in the UK for spend on academic services

Complete University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction

Guardian University Guide 2024

Entry Requirements

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Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of your Design and Construction Management (Degree Apprenticeship) you may work in the following roles:  

  • Architectural Technologist
  • Design Manager
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) Manager
  • Construction Design Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Health and Safety Manager
  • Sustainability Manager

Apprenticeship Funding

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support. Please see our Apprenticeship pages for more information.

Apprenticeships Information
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Related Courses

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BSc (Hons) Associate Project Manager

This course delivers the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard, a Level 4 qualification.

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