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.

We also offer this course on a part-time study route.

for the number of UG students studying Building (HESA 2023/24).

NTU is ranked top 10 in the UK for Building (Complete University Guide 2027).

in the UK (The Guardian University Guide).

Building subjects at NTU are ranked in 8th in the UK for student satisfaction (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

This course is tailored to meet the skills demand in industry – 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.

Course accreditations

In the UK for Building in the Complete University Guide 2027

Module information

A standard full-time BSc (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearFinal Year

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Fundamentals of Construction

This module will introduce you to the domestic construction industry and the technology associated with it, looking at modern and sustainable forms of construction.

You'll develop an understanding of building materials and their properties, studying a range of building components, elements and forms.

40 credits

Introduction to Measurement and Cost

This module will introduce, and develop your understanding of, measurement principles. It will also hone your ability to apply measurement skills.

You'll develop an understanding of how construction costs occur, and learn how to prepare estimates and manage the occurrence of these costs during the construction process.

20 credits

Architectural Science and Building Engineering Services

This module will introduce you to the methods of providing comfortable internal thermal, visual and acoustic environments the ways in which buildings are appropriately heated, cooled, quietened and illuminated.

You'll study the basic principles underlying the operation and function of building engineering services, how buildings are provided with water supplies and concentrated energy, such as gas and electricity, and how waste and refuse are removed.

Professional Skills and Digital Technologies

On this module, you'll be introduced to the role of technology and data within the sustainable built environment. You will be introduced to the latest technologies and processes commonly used in practice.

You'll learn to recognise the role of technology in your studies, your future career and to enable your development as a professional.

Construction Industry Practice

This module will introduce you to some of the important roles carried out by professionals in order to create the built environment.

Focus will be on the structure of the industry, the professions within the industry and where you'll fit into it - forming construction teams, tendering for construction work, and health and safety within the industry.

You'll have the opportunity to identify your future role within the industry and develop your employability skills to achieve this.

Construction Technology

This module will primarily focus on industrial and commercial buildings. The key aim is for you to understand modern and traditional building technologies.

It will also consider international construction methods and materials. Sustainability is an intrinsic driver in all construction matters, and its consideration will be an overriding requirement in this module.

Engineering Surveying

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the basic principles and purposes of engineering surveying. You'll learn the theory in lectures and tutorials, with hands-on seminar and laboratory sessions introducing the practical surveying field skills required by industry.

You'll learn how to use standard surveying instruments, how to set out and control construction works, and how to measure existing buildings.

Sustainable Technology and Building Engineering Services

This module explores key sustainability techniques in building technology and environmental engineering. You'll examine how to create comfortable indoor environments using both active and passive control methods. Topics include thermal performance, ventilation, heating technologies, renewable energy, and integrated energy management.

Contract Administration: Control and Finance

Contract administration is the study of construction contracts and practice. Construction related contracts are widely used in the industry and play an important role in your working practices.

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of this area by studying key topics related to the administration of construction-related contracts, and applying the practices and procedures to industry-related scenarios.

Construction Management Practice and Procedures

The module introduces you to the principles and practice of a small-to-medium construction company, its behavioural management system, and the operation of its projects.

On this module you'll study the English legal system and its relationship to European Union law, to help you understand how law is made, administered and enforced.

You'll also study health and safety law, contract law, negligence, occupier's liability and other construction-related legal topics that have relevance to the construction and property environment.

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Sandwich placement year

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement. This year in industry will offer you hands-on experience, adding invaluable knowledge and skills to your CV. Many students return to their placement company after graduation, having developed a useful network of contacts within the industry.

Recent placement destinations have included VolkerFitzpatrick, AW Construction, Balfour Beatty Group, MACE, Arcadis, ISG, and Laing O'Rourke. The majority of these roles come with a salary, with some students earning up to 20,000 for their year.

Successful completion of the placement year leads to an extra qualification the Diploma in Professional Practice.

0 credits

Study abroad

If you're studying on our sandwich route you can opt to study abroad for a full academic year, or for a semester This is an optional and additional period of study that complements your degree as an alternative to taking a work placement.

Our NTU Global and student mobility team will support you in finding the right opportunity from one of our many international partners available around the world.

Successful completion of a period of international study will earn you a standalone award an International Study Certificate (minimum six weeks) or the International Study Diploma (minimum 36 weeks).

Dissertation

This module offers an opportunity to develop and utilise a range of research skills to produce a thesis based on a topic you have selected.

Through intensive research and your knowledge of appropriate theory, you'll develop an extended research dissertation, guided by your dissertation supervisor.

Construction Management Project

This module will integrate your knowledge and skills, and their application to construction production management.

It will also explore production management techniques required for modern complex construction projects, both in the domestic and international construction arenas.

Contemporary Construction Themes

This module will help develop your existing knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. Current developments within the sector will be studied, and their effect on the industry investigated.

This module will be based around the following core themes: technology, sustainability and procurement.

You'll evaluate today's construction industry and the issues it faces, and develop your understanding of digital construction and the use of technology. You'll also investigate innovation in construction techniques and materials - including sustainable methods - and critically evaluate procurement strategies and approaches.

Corporate Management

This module will further develop your knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the corporate, financial and operational environment in which different construction organisations, their management and their clients operate.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

Munashe Chipangano

Construction Management student

“NTU have a very knowledgeable and experienced team who cover all industries and sectors within construction. With this wealth of experience and knowledge the support I received with my studies has been exceptional.”

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Harry Nicholls

“Each day poses different challenges and being on this placement gives me the exposure as to how you overcome certain challenges.”

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John Harrison, BSc (Hons) Construction Management

How you're taught

You’ll learn through a mix of:

lectures - covering the key theories

seminars - smaller-group sessions perfect for learning key skills and collaborative working

laboratory sessions - including IT sessions and computer-aided design (CAD), concrete testing and fieldwork

workshops - including sessions where you’ll meet with your tutors in small groups to discuss any problems or work through challenging topics.

project work - self-directed study with the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.

Outside of timetabled sessions you'll need to undertake self-directed independent study. This will include preparing for lectures, researching, completing coursework, developing a portfolio, and directed reading to expand your knowledge.

A placement year may be taken between year 2 and year 3 of study.

Study trips

Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning. Trips may include site visits to live projects and residential study trips. Where a trip is mandatory it will be aligned to your modules and inform project work, and the school will cover all substantive costs, including travel and accommodation.

Optional trips may also be organised which can provide additional opportunities to enhance your knowledge and experience. Optional trips may incur a cost to the student.

Research-informed teaching

Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. It also informs the subjects you’ll be studying with us so you can be sure your knowledge will be cutting-edge in your field. In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) – the UK’s system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities – we’re proud that 100% of research submitted by the Centre of the Built Environment was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent.

How you're assessed

People excel in different ways, and we want everybody to have the best possible chance of success. You will be assessed through:

coursework, this will make up the majority of your assessments and will consist of group and individual projects, formal reports, presentations, essays and a portfolio.

exams, including formal exams and electronically assessed tests.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures or seminars. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Clive Wright

Senior Lecturer

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Graham Dickens

Graham is a Senior Lecturer and Placement Coordinator

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Eamonn Colbert

Eamonn Colbert is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Construction Management Department. Academic management and Course Leader for the undergraduate Construction Management subject group.

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Anthony Ward

Principal Lecturer

Dr Anthony Ward is a Course Leader in the Construction Management subject group. He manages the undergraduate courses and academic staff within the group and teaches across several built environment courses.

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Alan Fewkes

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Ehsan Asnaashari

Associate Professor

Dr Ehsan Asnaashari is an Associate Professor in Construction Management, Director of the Doctoral Programme and Chair of the ADBE Digital and AI Working Group at Nottingham Trent University. His teaching and research span generative AI, digital and lean construction, BIM, sustainability, project management, and immersive technologies. He champions student-centred, game-based and practice-focused education, responsible AI adoption, international knowledge exchange, and stronger collaboration between academia and the construction industry.

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Antony Pidduck

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David Jones

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Chris Coffey

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Entry requirements

UK students

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

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

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: We accept 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent). We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

Year abroad - £1,507

Placement year - £2,010

If you choose to do a placement year or year abroad, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fees above are for the 2027/28 academic year.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Building Blocks financial package

As a student at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, you’ll also benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, which aims to help minimise the additional costs of study, while you’re here at NTU.

What you’ll receive

All of the materials needed for induction workshops and activities, working within our workshops and laboratories.

Free personal protective equipment (PPE), which usually includes hard-wearing boots, goggles and high-vis vests, to keep you safe on site visits and while working in our workshops.

Access to the free professional body accreditation, as appropriate for your course.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the construction industry and you'll graduate with desirable skills and knowledge, boosting your employment prospects.

We ensure our courses continue to be focused on current industry practice through regular consultation with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), employers, and current students.

Where do Construction Management graduates from NTU work?

NTU has a strong construction alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

What our accreditations mean for you

This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). These accreditations represent seals of approval that the course delivers the highest standards of teaching and signify the quality and relevance of the course content.

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

The CIOB accreditation ensures that successful students have a clear route to become full members of the CIOB (MCIOB). To become Chartered you must apply directly to the body and demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience in key areas of occupational, managerial and professional competence through reviews and assessments.

As a Chartered member of CIOB, you will be part of the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with nearly 50,000 members in more than 100 countries.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

All students on a CABE-accredited course can apply for free Student Membership, and after graduating, can apply for Graduate Membership (Grad CABE). Graduate Membership is a developmental grade on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified Building Engineer.

CABE is an internationally recognised professional body. As a member, you'll show your peers, employers and the public that you are a competent and ethical professional who can be relied upon to strive for the highest possible standards.

Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) is the leading international professional body for specialists in geospatial engineering and commercial management in infrastructure. CICES membership demonstrates that individuals are competent in their field and committed to continuing professional development.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies and for up to three years after completing your course.

Excellent placement opportunities

BSc (Hons) Construction Management students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement. This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment. Our sandwich route offers this year-long placement option, with a total course length of four years.

Professional qualification

Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

Balfour Beatty

Berkley Homes

Morgan Sindall

Willmott Dixon

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Site manager

Graduate project manager

Graduate trainee

Trainee construction manager

Assistant site manager

Graduate site manager

Project manager

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Where your course could take you

Discover how our students and alumni used their qualification to further their careers. Take a look at our other profiles and explore the possibilities awaiting you.

Kevin's experience founding Focus Consultants

After four years of working towards it, NTU alumni Kevin founded his own company Focus Consultants, a multi-disciplinary business with offices in Nottingham, Leicester and London.

View Kevin Osbon's profile

Two brothers lead the way in the building industry

Read about recent graduates Paddy and Cian, two members of the same family, who are both forging successful careers in the building industry.

View Paddy and Cian Webb's profile

Campus and facilities

Facilities for Construction students

We have a vast range of specialist tools, software, workshops and other facilities to help students in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment create their very best work.

Your lectures and seminars will take place on our City Campus. You'll also benefit from dedicated lab spaces in the Maudslay building, including a hydraulics lab and a concrete testing lab.

IT resources

Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the City Campus, with PCs providing access to Microsoft Office, email, web browsing, networked file storage, and high-speed online printing services (with a free printing allowance for each student).

Books and library resources

In our modern library, you'll have access to an extensive and diverse range of books and periodicals that focus on specialist areas within the Built Environment. The library's OneSearch system provides access to all our electronic resources, journals and books.

Within the library there is a liaison librarian who has specialist subject knowledge. They can offer detailed help in finding and using print and electronic resources and also support on things such as Harvard referencing and research skills.

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School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Facilities

For more information visit the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Facilities page.

Boots Library

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IT facilities City Campus

For more information visit the IT facilities City Campus page.

NTSU City Campus

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We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

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