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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Construction Management

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Construction Management course at Nottingham Trent University.

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A level

96 - 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

Most popular A-levels studied

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Construction management
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
MathematicsC
HistoryB
PhysicsD
Product DesignC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: K200

Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Construction Management course.

This course is designed for students who want to undertake a leadership role in the global building construction process.

With an emphasis on sustainability, technology and management, you’ll develop a wealth of knowledge and wide range of professional skills needed to successfully manage complex construction projects.

You'll develop the knowledge and confidence to analyse and evaluate the management and technical concepts, principles and theories associated with the development, production, refurbishment and maintenance of international construction projects.

Your studies will involve explorations into legal, economic, financial, political, technological, environmental, sustainable, and health and safety principles that impact construction processes.

Key Features

  • Professional Accreditation | This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) - these accreditations represent your first step towards membership, which you can progress to once you've graduated.

  • Placement Year | Gain vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously students have spent their placements at companies such as Morgan Sindall, Mace Group and Laing O'Rourke.

Key Statistics

  • Outstanding Employability | 92% of NTU construction, surveying and planning?graduates are in graduate level jobs or further study at professional or HE level within 15 months of graduation (Guardian University Guide 2025)?

  • Student satisfaction | 100% of BSc (Hons) Construction Management full-time students find their course intellectually stimulating (NSS, 2024).

  • Top 10 Ranking | We're renowned for our construction degrees — NTU is ranked top 10 in the UK for Building (Complete University Guide 2025).

Source: Nottingham Trent University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment

Location

City Campus | Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Construction management

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£17,950 per year
International£17,950 per year

The modules you will study

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Fundamentals of Construction, Professional Skills and Digital Technologies, Construction Technology, Sustainable Technology and Environmental Control, and Construction Management Project.

To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/architecture-design-and-the-built-environment/ug/bsc-hons-construction-management

Nottingham Trent University student reviews

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3 star
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2 star
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Financial impact at NTU is low

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Their support was overwhelming as my visa delayed so I thought it was all over when I got to campus and lectures have already began but the support I received to catch up was amazing

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They have state of the art facilities which meets the standards of world wide grading and accommodate every individual from different backgrounds

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University students who took the Construction Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

Building

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

88%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

87%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

80%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

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How well organised is your course?

85%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

high

Student information

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Construction management
Mode of study
Full-time80%Part-time20%
Gender ratio
Female15%Male85%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students195
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Construction Management at Nottingham Trent University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Construction Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Architecture, building and planning

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£42k

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.

Source: LEO

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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