Northumbria University

Overview

Enhance your ability to oversee construction projects from inception to completion with a strong emphasis on engineering principles, sustainability, and professional practices. This BSc (Hons) in Construction Engineering Management offers you the opportunity to participate in an optional industry placement, giving you hands-on experience in a real-world setting. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building, ensuring that it meets the highest standards in the field.

• Award: BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering Management
• Duration: Typically 3 years (with an optional placement year)
• Credits: 360 credits (UK undergraduate standard)
• Delivery: Full-time
• Placement year: Optional, year-long industry placement
• Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Language of instruction: English
• Application route: UCAS

What you'll study

Your studies will encompass a diverse range of modules focusing on construction engineering, management techniques, and professional development skills. The specific modules available may vary; please check the programme page for the latest curriculum details.

Typical modules may include

• The Construction Industry and its Management
• Construction Technology
• Built Asset Management
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Sustainable Future and Construction
• Land Surveying
• Commercial Management
• Law and Procurement
• Management of People

Placement year (optional)

Should you opt for the placement year, you will engage in a year-long placement with a construction or engineering firm before entering your final year. This experience is designed to help you apply the technical and managerial skills you have developed in a professional context.

Final-year focus

Your final year will typically solidify your knowledge through advanced topics in construction management and professional practice, equipping you for various graduate roles in construction and engineering management.

Entry requirements

Applicants are evaluated based on acceptable Level 3 qualifications. There are no GRE/GMAT requirements for this programme.

General requirements

UCAS code: K255

UCAS tariff: 112 points

• Acceptable Level 3 qualifications may include A-levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish Highers, Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

GCSE requirements

• Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C (or equivalent).

Career prospects

Graduates of the Construction Engineering Management programme are well-prepared for a range of roles within the construction and engineering sectors. With a solid foundation in both technical skills and management practices, you can pursue opportunities in project management, site management, and consultancy, among other fields. The hands-on experience gained during your studies, particularly through the optional placement year, will enhance your employability and readiness to tackle real-world challenges in the industry.