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HomeUniversity of DerbyBSc Construction Management with Foundation Year

BSc Construction Management with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£27,500
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
75%

AI & Your Career

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

30%
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

Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%
Elementary5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,000
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
55%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
5%
04
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
0%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track

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