How does this course prepare me for my future career?
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.