BSc (Hons) Construction Management at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Discover the key stages and processes of planning and managing construction projects – from building technology to resource management and project administration. Start dates may vary by location. To see start dates for each location, check the apply pages.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study at ARU and learn the common materials and methods of housing construction. You'll explore the main elements of a building's structure, the internal environment, and issues that need to be evaluated when considering building developments and their feasibility. Year 1: Technology and Structures, BIM and Dimensional Control, Health and Safety Project Control and Resourcing, Law and Economics. Year 2: Advanced Technology and Environmental Impact, Procurement and Costing, Construction Resource Management, Project Administration, Construction Planning and Programming, Ethics and Professional Practice, Ruskin Module. Year 3: Major Project (Construction Management), Project Management, Running a Construction Business, Construction Technology and Innovation, The Strategic Construction Entrepreneur, Project Evaluation and Development, Risk, Value and Environmental Impact.

Career pathways

Studying this course gives me the knowledge that I can go wherever I want to within the industry. The construction industry is varied and an accredited degree can lead to a number of careers, including project and site management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy are acceptable in place of GCSE English and Maths. UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted. UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted. The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted. HND qualifications in a related subject are accepted. HNC qualifications in a related subject are accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1377,u1430,u1384,u1378,u1431,u1549

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