University of Greenwich
Construction Management BSc (Hons)
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Construction Management BSc (Hons) and other courses in building & construction at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in building & construction.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in building & construction

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 £25000 £34000 £42500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £30000 £29000 - £39500 £35000 - £50500


Salary of all UK Graduates of building & construction

  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

Our construction management degree provides a solid platform for careers in project management within the building and construction industries.

Modules include contract administration and construction law, as well as engineering principles. By the end of the course, you'll know how to manage the complex design and construction processes of major building projects and ensure all parties work to a co-ordinated plan.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building, which means you can work towards chartered membership as a chartered construction manager or chartered builder.

What you should know about this course

  • Learn how to manage the complex design and construction process of major building projects and ensure the parties involved work to a coordinated plan
  • It is designed to foster your interdisciplinary competence and equip you with managerial skills and commercial awareness
  • Focus on the principles of contract administration and construction law, engineering principles, current software and construction techniques
  • Consists of a combination of core and optional courses that provide training for employment in the field of Contracts Manager, Building Contractor, Project Manager and Construction Manager
  • It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building, so you are gaining a solid foundation for a management career within the construction industry.

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 University of Greenwich

45% Teaching Professionals
25% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Caring personal services

Grading & Study Time

On this course, students are assessed by take-home exams, coursework and practice assessments on campus where required. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Must include A Level Mathematics at grade C. Equivalent qualifications with UCAS Tariff points may be considered alongside the A Level in Mathematics.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate 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)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £16150 year 1
International £16150 year 1
EU £17000 year 1
International £17000 year 1

Additional fee information

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Average student cost of living in London

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 University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
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