Glasgow Caledonian University

BSc Construction Management

Glasgow Caledonian University

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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