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BSc (Hons) Placement year available

Construction Management

Discover the key stages and processes of planning and managing construction projects – from building technology to resource management and project administration.

Have you got the vision and drive to work in construction?

The construction industry is one of the most dynamic, diverse and significant in the world. Study at ARU, and develop your knowledge of construction management and technology.

You’ll learn about regulatory, legal and economic frameworks, the latest thinking in sustainability, and developments in digital technologies and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Practical experience comes from site visits, guest lectures, live briefs set by industry, and an annual bridge construction project.

  • Construction Management student on a building site

    Hear more about the features of our Construction Management degree, from Senior Lecturer Steve Mugliston.

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Why ARU?

  • Gain essential skills on a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.

  • Use facilities including mechanical engineering workshops and specialist geotechnics, hydraulics and structures labs.

  • Benefit from our links with professional institutions and local construction firms.

  • Work with expert tutors whose backgrounds make learning more real, hands-on and relevant.

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Course options

Key facts

Looking for different course options?

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Technology and Structures (30 credits)
  • BIM and Dimensional Control (30 credits)
  • Health and Safety Project Control and Resourcing (30 credits)
  • Law and Economics (30 credits)
  • Into ARU
Year 2
  • Advanced Technology and Environmental Impact (30 credits)
  • Procurement and Costing
  • Construction Resource Management
  • Project Administration (15 credits)
  • Construction Planning and Programming
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Year 3
  • Major Project (Construction Management)
  • Project Management
  • Running a Construction Business
  • Construction Technology and Innovation
  • The Strategic Construction Entrepreneur
  • Project Evaluation and Development (15 credits)
  • Risk, Value and Environmental Impact (15 credits)
Module details

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Foundation year modules vary by campus, so choose the option that’s best for you.

4 years with foundation
Year 1 Chelmsford
  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
  • ICT Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maths for Scientists
  • Maths for Engineers
  • Physics for Engineers
  • Engineering Design
  • Fundamentals of Computing
Module details
4 years with foundation - Peterborough
Year 1 ARU Peterborough
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Literacies in Higher Education
  • Extended Project
  • Into ARU
Module details

You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.

Year 3
  • Work Placement School of Engineering and the Built Environment (120 credits)
Module details

It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options if you study this course in Peterborough. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.

It's possible to study this course part-time over five years. You'll take the same modules as BSc (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

If you study in Peterborough, you can choose to combine a foundation year with the part-time course. In this case, your degree will take six years to complete.

Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.

Facilities

While studying at ARU you’ll be able to access:

  • mechanical engineering workshops and concrete labs
  • specialist labs, including those for geotechnics, hydraulics, and structures
  • creative resources such as 3D printers
  • award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
  • support as you need it, with study skills, careers and employability, health and wellbeing, and more.

Take a guided tour and meet our students.

  • Group of students constructing a wooden bridge

    Work with other students and build up your teamwork, management, leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • 3D printing machine

    Manufacture items and demonstrate engineering principles using rapid prototyping equipment (3D printers).

  • Concrete compression machine

    Use a calibrated crushing machine to test the compressive strength of concrete.

  • Bean testing apparatus in an engineering workshop

    Test the load carrying capacity of steel and timber beams in our workshops.

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  • Group of students constructing a wooden bridge
  • 3D printing machine
  • Concrete compression machine
  • Bean testing apparatus in an engineering workshop
  • Group of students constructing a wooden bridge
  • 3D printing machine
  • Concrete compression machine
  • Bean testing apparatus in an engineering workshop

Accreditation

CIOB and CABE

In Chelmsford, our BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). In Peterborough it is accredited by CIOB.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) logo Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) logo

Careers

A degree in construction management can lead to a number of careers, including working as a construction project manager or construction site manager for contractors or construction clients. Key to these roles is the ability to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, to the correct quality standards, healthily and safely, and with due recognition of wider sustainability and environmental issues.

The average salary for a construction manager in the UK is £40,002 per year* with the ability to earn well over £60,000 per year as an experienced Construction/Site Manager.

The construction industry is very varied and our course will also give you a great foundation for other career paths, such as construction planning or becoming a BIM manager.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies we offer a range of postgraduate degrees including MSc Construction and Civil Engineering Management, MSc Construction Project Management and MSc Town Planning. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Employability and personal career development

Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.

To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.

Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.

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Engineering student Nadanum

“As students we have the opportunity to [join] a week-long field trip. You'll gain hands-on experience of drawing interpretation, project management, concrete pouring, steel frame erection and formwork fabrication. I really enjoyed the experience.”

NADANUM

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