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Construction Management (with Placement year) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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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: 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 2: 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 3: Work Placement (120 credits) Year 4: Major Project (Construction Management) (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)

Assessment method

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. Besides exams, you’ll be assessed on your project work, case studies, reports, workplace assessments, presentations and role-plays.

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.

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

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


Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 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 https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances
Construction Management (with Placement year) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS