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Construction Management BSc (Hons)

  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • UCAS Code(s): K200 (with placement year) / K221 (full-time)
  • Start Date(s): September 2022
  • Duration: Four years full-time with placement year, three years full-time
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time / Sandwich
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

This course is designed for students who want to undertake a leadership role in the global building construction process.

With an emphasis on sustainability, technology and management, you’ll develop a wealth of knowledge and wide range of professional skills needed to successfully manage complex construction projects.

You'll develop the knowledge and confidence to analyse and evaluate the management and technical concepts, principles and theories associated with the development, production, refurbishment and maintenance of international construction projects.

Your studies will involve explorations into legal, economic, financial, political, technological, environmental, sustainable, and health and safety principles that impact construction processes.

We also offer this course on a part-time study route.

  • 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).
  • NTU is Top 10 in the UK for Building subjects (Complete University Guide 2024).
  • 96% of BSc (Hons) Construction Management full-time students are positive about the teaching on their course (NSS 2023).
  • 97% of our Construction Management sandwich undergraduates are in a ‘High Skilled’ role within 15 months of finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).

Course accreditation

  • CICES Logo
  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers
  • Chartered Institute of Building logo

What you’ll study

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Aïreena Amroota

The course is CIOB accredited and regarding the university league tables, we’re doing extremely well! The University has a great atmosphere, offers an Employability service and has an array of societies to join.

Alphonse Engama

Construction Management

I enjoy the practical aspect of my course. It opens my eyes to what goes into the construction of infrastructures and how the industry operates.

Munashe Chipangano

Construction Management

NTU have a very knowledgeable and experienced team who cover all industries and sectors within construction. With this wealth of experience and knowledge the support I received with my studies has been exceptional.

Harry Nicholls

Construction Management

Each day poses different challenges and being on this placement gives me the exposure as to how you overcome certain challenges.

Staff Profiles

Anthony Ward - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Dr Ward is a Course Leader in the Construction Management subject group. He is responsible for the management of the undergraduate courses within the group and

Mr Eamonn Colbert - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Eamonn Colbert is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Construction Management Department. Academic management and Course Leader for the undergraduate Construction Management subject

Ruby Galloway - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Ruby is a Senior Lecturer specialising in Quantity Surveying.

Alan Fewkes - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Alan Fewkes

Ehsan Asnaashari - Senior Lecturer

Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

Dr Ehsan Asnaashari is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University. His background is in Civil Engineering and he got his…

Antony Pidduck - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Antony Pidduck

David Walker - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

David Walker is Principal Lecturer in Construction and Course Leader on the BSc (Hons) Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveyor Pathway).

David Jones - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

David Jones

Chris Coffey - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Chris Coffey is responsible for management of Postgraduate Courses within the Construction Management Group.

Clive Wright - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Graham Dickens - Senior Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Graham is a Senior Lecturer and Placement Coordinator

Careers and employability

Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the construction industry and you'll graduate with desirable skills and knowledge, boosting your employment prospects. We ensure our courses continue to be focused on current industry practice, through regular consultation with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), employers, and current students.

What our accreditations mean for you

This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). These accreditations represent seals of approval that the course delivers the highest standards of teaching, and signify the quality and relevance of the course content.

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

The CIOB accreditation ensures that successful students have a clear route to become full members of the CIOB (MCIOB). To become Chartered you must apply directly to the body, and demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience in key areas of occupational, managerial and professional competence through reviews and assessments.

As a Chartered member of CIOB, you will be part of the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with nearly 50,000 members in more than 100 countries.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

All students on a CABE accredited course can apply for free Student Membership, and after graduating can apply for Graduate Membership (Grad CABE). Graduate Membership is a developmental grade on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified Building Engineer.

CABE is an internationally recognised professional body. As a member, you'll show your peers, employers and the public that you are a competent and ethical professional who can be relied upon to strive for the highest possible standards.

Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is the leading international professional body for specialists in geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure. CICES membership demonstrates that individuals are competent in their field and committed to continuing professional development.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies and for up to three years after completing your course.


Excellent placement opportunities

BSc (Hons) Construction Management students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement. This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment. Our sandwich route offers this year-long placement option, with a total course length of four years.

NTU is 1st for the number of UG students studying Architecture, building and planning (HESA, 2021/22).

Where can I work?

Recent destinations have included:

  • Morgan Sindall
  • ISG
  • Arcadis AYH
  • Interserve Project Services Limited
  • Mansell
  • Volker Fitzpatrick
  • J N Bentley
  • Laing O' Rourke.
  • Redrow Homes
  • Willmott Dixon.

Recent roles have included site manager, trainee construction manager, estimator, quantity surveyor, and project manager.

Professional qualification

Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.

Campus and facilities

Entry requirements

Fees and funding

How to apply

Apply through UCAS.

As part of your application, you’ll submit a personal statement. Tell us about your ambitions, skills and experience. You have 4,000 characters to impress us – here’s how to make your words count.

Keeping up to date

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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page.

You can apply for this course through UCAS.

If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU Applicant Portal.

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example.  After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Writing your personal statement

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