BSc Construction Management
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Construction Management at Glasgow Caledonian University equips students with the skills to plan, manage, and deliver construction projects. This course teaches building methods, construction rules, project organisation, safety procedures, and environmental responsibility. It is designed to help students get ready for management positions in the construction sector.
Accredited by bodies like the CIOB, RICS, and CABE, the programme includes a 6-7 month work placement in the third year, which can be done in the UK or abroad. Students also benefit from guest lectures, industry site visits, and opportunities to study internationally.
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and hands-on surveying exercises. Assessment is done through coursework, examinations, presentations, practical tasks, and a final-year project.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a BBCC or BCCC in Scottish Highers.
- An International Baccalaureate of 24 points is also considered.
- An HNC (Built Environment) Pass with graded unit B and an HND (Construction Management) Pass Year 1 and Year 2 with graded units, including a B, is required for Advanced Entry into Year 2 or 3.
English Proficiency:
- International students need an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- A TOEFL iBT minimum score of 78 is also required.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.
New to GCU Undergraduate
Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.
Student Loyalty Discount
We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.
Up to 30% of fees
Career opportunities
The BSc Construction Management at Glasgow Caledonian University graduates can pursue their career in various roles, including:
- Construction Manager
- Project Manager
- Site Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Building Control Surveyor
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the BSc Construction Management at Glasgow Caledonian University is between £15,200 for international students.
Admission
To apply for this course, you will need to go through UCAS. To learn more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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