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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Construction Management (with Placement year)
Anglia Ruskin University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Construction Management (with Placement year) course at Anglia Ruskin University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Anglia Ruskin University. These students are taking Construction Management (with Placement year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Economics | B |
| Mathematics | C |
| English Language | C |
| Geography | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K221
Here's what Anglia Ruskin University says about its Construction Management (with Placement year) course.
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?
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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).
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In?Peterborough?our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) giving you maximum opportunity to gain industry-critical skills.
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Benefit from strong industry links with professional institutions, local firms and experts to increase your employability within the construction industry.
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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.
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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.
Source: Anglia Ruskin University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Construction Management (with Placement year) at Anglia Ruskin University.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Location
ARU Peterborough | Peterborough
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Construction management
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
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)
How you will be assessed
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.
Anglia Ruskin University student reviews
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3rd year
Paramedic science
5 months ago
The SU are actually really supportive and easy to use.
3rd year
Paramedic science
5 months ago
There isnt a massive university life.
3rd year
Paramedic science
5 months ago
Feels expensive for the amount of face to face sessions you get.
3rd year
Paramedic science
5 months ago
The general university facilities are decent, the course specific ones are dissapointing
3rd year
Paramedic science
5 months ago
If i could do it again I would not go here. The course has been extremely poorly managed and the staff have treated us like guinea pigs trialling new modules. There seems to be a reasonable staff turnover. We have had consistent issues with course leaders not talking to each other resulting in vastl...
3rd year
Paramedic science
5 months ago
The university is alright, nothing special. The facilities are decent, the library is easy to use and work in.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Anglia Ruskin University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Anglia Ruskin University students who took the Construction Management (with Placement year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
73%
low
Organisation and management
73%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
65%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Anglia Ruskin University. These students are taking Construction Management (with Placement year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Construction Management (with Placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Anglia Ruskin University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
100%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
75%
Architecture and construction professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics
97%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
94%
Say it fits with future plans
84%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
73%
Architecture and construction professionals
16%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
3%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Anglia Ruskin University graduates who took Construction Management (with Placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£44.7k
First year after graduation
£50.4k
Third year after graduation
£50.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Construction Management (with Placement year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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