BSc (Hons)Construction Engineering Management

Study location	United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	K251

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	northumbria.ac.uk/..agement-bsc-ft-uusczp1

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Your course in brief

Year 1

In the first year you will be introduced to Mechanics and Structures and Engineering Analytics. You will also study other modules such as Technical and Graphical Communication & Academic Skills, Materials, Surveying and Construction Technology.

Year 2

Your second year will consist of modules including Engineering, Geology and Geotechnics, Construction Technology, Building Engineering, Project Management and Digital Engineering, Health and Safety in Construction and Commercial Management.

Year 3

You will have the option to go out on an industrial placement to put the skills you have learned in the previous modules into professional practice.

Year 4

You will study modules in Construction Project Management and Digital Engineering, Construction Technology, Management of People and Construction Engineering Law and Procurement. This year also involves a year-long Construction Engineering research based project.

Career opportunities

By the end of this course you’ll be in an excellent position to apply for graduate training schemes and graduate roles in construction management. Our Careers and Employment Service offers resources and support that will help you find roles matching your interests and skills.

You could also undertake further study at postgraduate level with a course such as our Construction Project Management MSc. If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.

Whatever you decide to do, you’ll have strong employability as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include critical reflection and self-learning, collaboration and curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in ways that are sustainable and ethical.