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Construction Management [with Foundation year] [with Placement Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

Anglia Ruskin University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Construction Management [with Foundation year] [with Placement Year]

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Course summary

Discover key stages and processes of planning and managing , construction projects – ranging from building technology to resource management and project administration. Why study Construction Management at ARU?

  • 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 our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) giving you maximum opportunity to gain industry-critical skills.
  • Benefit from strong industry links with professional institutions, local firms and experts to increase your employability within the construction industry.
  • Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
  • Work with expert staff whose wide range of industrial and academic backgrounds make learning more real, hands-on and relevant.
The construction industry is one of the most dynamic, diverse and significant in the world. On this course, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of the technology and management involved in its creation. You’ll focus on the key stages and processes of planning, construction and maintenance – ranging from building design and technology to resource management and project administration. 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 in the form of site visits, guest lectures, live briefs set by our industry partners and our annual bridge construction project. 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.

Modules

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 Year 1: Peterborough Introduction to the Built and Natural Environment Extended Project Literacies in Higher Education Into ARU Year 2: 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) Year 3: Advanced Technology and Environmental Impact (30 credits) Procurement and Costing (15 credits) Construction Resource Management (15 credits) Project Administration (15 credits) Construction Planning and Programming (15 credits) Ethics and Professional Practice (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 4: Work Placement (120 credits) Year 5: Major Project (30 credits) Project Management (15 credits) Running a Construction Business (15 credits) Construction Technology and Innovation (15 credits) The Strategic Construction Entrepreneur (15 credits) Project Evaluation and Development (15 credits) Risk, Value and Environmental Impact (15 credits)

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
  • Chartered Institute of Building

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
K224
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
ARU Peterborough
Campus code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/construction-management


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5With minimum 5.5 in each component

Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

In the 2025/26 academic year, the placement year fee will be £1,500. https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/placements https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Construction Management [with Foundation year] [with Placement Year] at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS