Course description
BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering Management explores how different parts of the construction process fit together, and how you can manage that process to deliver the best results for society and the environment. There is a growing need for managers who have expertise across construction, engineering and management. Currently there is a shortage of such managers and so this course will give you excellent career prospects. You will study a number of business and management modules to give you the skills you need to manage a range of construction projects. These include Commercial Management, Law and Procurement, and Management of People.
A particular strength of the course is the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement with a construction/engineering company. The course’s relevance and rigour is reflected by its accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building.
Entry requirements
GCSE requirements:A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade 4.
UCAS Tariff Points: 120-128 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:
GCE and VCE Advanced Level: From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels
Edexcel/BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit
Scottish Highers: BBBCC – BBBBC at Higher level, CCC – BCC at Advanced Higher
Irish Highers: BBBBB – ABBBB
IB Diploma: 120-128 UCAS Tariff points including minimum score of 4 in at least three subjects at Higher level
Access to HE Diploma: Award of full Access to HE Diploma including 18 credits at Distinction and 27 at Merit
Qualification combinations: The University welcomes applications from students studying qualifications from different qualification types – for example A level and a BTEC qualification in combination, and if you are made an offer you will be asked to achieve UCAS Tariff points from all of the qualifications you are studying at level 3. Should the course you wish to study have a subject specific requirement then you must also meet this requirement, usually from GCE A level.
Your course in brief
Year one In the first year you will be introduced to Mechanics and Structures and Engineering Analytics. You will also study other modules such as Technical and Graphical Communication & Academic Skills, Materials, Surveying and Construction Technology.
Year two Your second year will consist of modules including Engineering, Geology and Geotechnics, Construction Technology, Building Engineering, Project Management and Digital Engineering, Health and Safety in Construction and Commercial Management.
Year three You will have the option to go out on an industrial placement to put the skills you have learned in the previous modules into professional practice.
Year four You will study modules in Construction Project Management and Digital Engineering, Construction Technology, Management of People and Construction Engineering Law and Procurement. This year also involves a year-long Construction Engineering research based project.
Who would this Course suit?
Would you like to be part of technical teams that construct successful buildings, bridges, tunnels, roads and water systems? Would you like to manage people and process to achieve successful results? This could be the course for you.
International Qualifications
Applicants from the EU: Applicants from the EU are welcome to apply and if the qualification you are studying is not listed here then please contact the Admissions Team for advice or see our EU Applicants pages here https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/international/european-union/eu-applications/
The University is pleased to welcome international applicants from over 100 countries and considers a wide range of qualifications for entry to its programmes. For specific information please visit International Admissions pages here https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/international/international-admissions/
English Language qualifications
- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
- Pearson academic score of 54 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the