Leeds Beckett University
Construction Management BSc (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Construction Management BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in building & construction.

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in architecture, building and planning

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of building & construction at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £26500 £30000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £28000 £22000 - £33000 £25000 - £42500


Salary of all UK Graduates of architecture, building and planning

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £32360 £33392 £39689
25-75 percentile range £28280 - £38033 £26505 - £41913 £30106 - £50841

Course Description

Develop expert knowledge in buildings work through exploring the role of the construction industry, management in the construction industry and technology of buildings.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Develop the range of skills you’ll need to be able to undertake construction management positions
  • Study the legal, financial and economic environments in which the industry operates
  • Understand the other professions involved in building
  • Gain an overview of the whole construction process, including surveying, quantity surveying and architectural technology
  • Learn to use commercial awareness and professional managerial knowledge in managing contracts within specified quality, cost and schedule boundaries
  • Understand responsibilities associated with managing site operations, including those concerning the commissioners of a development, direct employees, subcontractors, the public and agents of regulatory and other authorities

ACCREDITATION

The course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.

Find out more

You’ll benefit from our links with Leeds Sustainability Institute’s research, and construction companies such as BAM and Bovis. Throughout your course you’ll be encouraged to practise working collaboratively to replicate real-life experiences and prepare to work on construction projects.

Why study Construction Management at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 94% of students on BSc (Hons) Construction Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
  • Fantastic placements and sandwich year opportunities
  • Local/regional site visits
  • Opportunity to network with industry professionals
  • Industry experienced expert teaching team *National Student Survey 2023

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Construction Management BSc (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

52% Managers, directors and senior officials
17% Administrative occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
4% Caring personal services
3% Finance Professionals
3% Teaching Professionals
2% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
1% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
1% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Construction Management, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Construction Management BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 23 university rankings of Leeds Beckett University

About Leeds Beckett University

Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.

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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University

undergraduates:
16235
postgraduates:
3890
Total:
20125
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