About Bsc (hons) Construction Management in Glasgow Caledonian University
Construction Managers, based on site and in the office, work with a wide range of people, from architects to construction workers.
This programme covers a wide variety of technical, financial and planning aspects in theory and practice, using both traditional and online teaching methods. Most Construction Management graduates in Scotland have trained at GCU.
Industry experts provide guest lectures throughout the programme and as part of the programmes commitment to enhance the personal, professional and employability skills of our students, in Year 3 there are opportunities to spend six months on a work placement. There are also opportunities to study abroad, in Europe, Australia and the USA.
The programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Your career
Graduates have gone on to work for major companies such as Lend Lease, BAM Construction, Clark Contracts, Galliford Try, Sir Robert McAlpine, Balfour Beatty, Laing O'Rourke, McLaughlin and Harvey, Persimmon Homes and Ogilvie Construction.
A unique element of our course, which is mainly assessed through our students’ coursework, is the preparation for placement module, a practical four-day insert undertaken at the National Construction College Scotland. As well as industrial site visits as part of their construction technology modules, our students also have the opportunity to take part in a European study tour, which in 2012 involved our students going to Barcelona. The programme has strong links with industry and many industrial organisations provide opportunities for placements and they also offer guest lectures in a number of modules.
Teaching Method
Between the end of Level Two and the beginning of Level Three, our students have the chance to undertake a seven month work placement programme. Many of our students who do so find employment in these organisations when they finish their programme of study with us. Our students are prepared for a role in ‘setting out’ through the use of some surveying based equipment. We have strong links with industry and keep our course relevant to industry’s requirements, by inviting guests and former students to lecture our current cohort. We also have strong links with professional bodies who illustrate to our students the value and recognition achieved by becoming chartered.
Higher Secondary academic level qualification including English , Physics and Maths . Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1993 |
| Location |
Glasgow, Scotland |
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Number of Campuses |
3 |
| Faculty Member |
1,600 |
| Total Enrollment |
20,000 |
| Basic Tuition Fee (UG International) |
12,250 GBP |
| Basic Tuition Fee (PG International) |
14,500 GBP |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, CAE |
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below shows the estimated annual tuition fee at the university that an international student needs to pay. Apart from these there are certain additional costs that are to be covered by the applicant. The fee status will be reviewed as part of the university admissions process based on the information provided by the applicant in their application.
| Program |
Annual Tuition Fee (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
12,250 |
| Postgraduate-taught |
13,500 |
| Global MBA |
14,500 |
| Postgraduate-research |
15,000 |
| Living expenses |
1,015 GBP to 1,265 GBP per month |
International students are required to provide proof of enough money to cover the living costs for a total of 9 months or for the length of the program (if this is less than 9 months) to UKVI and be able to apply for the General student visa to the UK.
Living expenses in Glasgow are around 1,015 GBP per month while the living expenses in London are 1,265 GBP per month.
