Construction Engineering Management BSc Hons with study abroad

at Northumbria University

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and problem-based workshops. We make numerous visits to construction sites so you can see how a building project ‘fits together’ and see first-hand how the construction process unfolds. You’ll speak with industry professionals and learn about their skills and experiences.

The teaching will help you understand fundamental principles of construction and gain experience in solving problems. At first these problems will be clearly defined and then, as your studies progress, you’ll become expert in carrying out advanced analyses of complex and ambiguous issues. You’ll identify innovative solutions that will take account of the realities of construction and what’s best for the wider society.

Assessment methods include written reports, portfolios, presentations, exams and debates on current construction issues. The various methods will help you develop your skills in communication, cooperation and group work.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• KB4022 -Design and Materials (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4023 -Land Surveying (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4024 -Introduction to Mechanics & Structures (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4026 -Construction Technology 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4029 -Academic and Professional Skills (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KL4000 -Mathematics for Construction Engineering (Core,20 Credits)

Year two

• KB5020 -Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5022 -Construction Project Management & Digital Engineering 1 [BIM] (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5026 -Construction Technology 2 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5027 -Health and Safety in Construction (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5028 -Commercial Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5029 -Building Engineering (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5030 -Preparing for Placement (Core,0 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
   

Year three

• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB5048 -Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KB5049 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KB5050 -Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB6020 -Construction Engineering Research Project (Core,40 Credits)
• KB6021 -Construction Project Management and Digital Engineering (BIM) 2 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6028 -Construction Technology 3 (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6029 -Management of People (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6030 -Construction Engineering Law and Procurement (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Northumbria University Newcastle holds Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Accredited Centre Status.

This programme is accredited by the CIOB (subject to conditions), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. 

Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and once they have gained three to five years’ relevant work experience may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

The placement year, before your final year, will enrich your experience and offer an extended opportunity to engage with industry. We encourage all students to consider undertaking a placement, though it’s not compulsory and you can choose to complete the course in three years.

By the end of this course you’ll be in an excellent position to apply for graduate training schemes and graduate roles in construction management. Our Careers and Employment Service offers resources and support that will help you find roles matching your interests and skills.

You could also undertake further study at postgraduate level with a course such as our Construction Project Management MSc. If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.

Whatever you decide to do, you’ll have strong employability as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include critical reflection and self-learning, collaboration and curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in ways that are sustainable and ethical.