BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (Graduate Apprenticeship) Bachelor's degree at UHI
BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (Graduate Apprenticeship) at UHI. You'll combine practical engagement with specialist theory, research methods, and professional skills, gaining a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree whilst earning and developing expertise that the industry values.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (Graduate Apprenticeship) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Inverness. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Building & Construction, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 - CertHE 6 modules
- GA CAD and digital collaborative practiceCore
- GA Calculations for constructionCore
- Construction and the built environment professional practice 1Core
- GA Construction project and delivery management 1Core
- GA Construction technology 1Core
- GA Design and technology 1Core
Year 2 - DipHE 5 modules
- GA Construction business management 1Core
- Construction and the built environment professional practice 2Core40 credits
- GA Construction project and delivery management 2Core
- GA Construction technology 2Core
- GA Design and technology 2Core
Year 3 - BSc 5 modules
- GA Construction business management 2Core
- Construction and the built environment professional practice 3Core40 credits
- GA Construction project and delivery management 3Core
- GA Construction technology 3Core
- GA Design and technology 3Core
Year 4 - BSc (Hons) 4 modules
- Construction and the built environment professional practice 4Core40 credits
- GA DissertationCore40 credits
- Planning and project managementCore
- Sustainable developmentCore
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the technical, legal and financial foundations of construction and the built environment. A course like this normally begins with construction technology, built environment economics and surveying fundamentals, moves into project management, contracts and cost planning or building pathology in the second stage, then progresses to specialist options, such as quantity surveying, building surveying, construction management, BIM and digital construction, or real estate, alongside professional practice training and a final dissertation or major project. You'll typically work towards chartered-body competencies throughout, with emphasis on applying knowledge to live industry problems.
Who it's for
You're someone with genuine interest in construction, buildings, and how the built environment works. You'll thrive if you're organised, can balance study with work commitments, and want to build a career grounded in both hands-on experience and rigorous academic understanding. Part-time study suits you if you're ready to commit to coursework alongside your apprenticeship role, it demands discipline, but lets you learn directly from your workplace.
Careers & job market
Across Building & Construction courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree, with 85% of working graduates in highly skilled roles or pursuing additional qualifications. National earnings data shows starting salaries for building and construction graduates typically range from £27,500 to £35,000 at 15 months after graduation, rising to £32,300–£45,600 after five years. These figures vary by role, location, and individual progression.
University & format
This is a part-time Graduate Apprenticeship delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands at UHI Inverness. Taught in English, it leads to a BSc (Hons) qualification. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the university's degrees are nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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Careers & earnings
What Building & Construction graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in building & construction · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Building & Construction nationally
National figures for Building & Construction graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Building & Construction graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Building & Construction graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Construction firms
- Surveying practices
- Property developers
- Local authorities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Building & Construction graduates.
Building SurveyorAltura SearchBuilding EstimatorBuilding Careers UK LtdBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerWe Recruit Group LtdBuilding SurveyorBennett and Game Recruitment LTDBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerCarrieraBuilding Services EngineerBowdon Associates LtdWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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