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BSc Construction Management

The University of Reading
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Business and Management
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
60%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
100%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

27%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business and public service associate48%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%
Process, plant and machine operatives3%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates some of the most lucrative direct pathways in its field. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
30%
03
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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