Dr. David Osborne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Osborne is a Senior Lecturer at UWE Bristol with a strong background in civil engineering and construction management. He began his career as a Site Civil Engineer in the 1990s for a Tier 1 contractor, progressing into roles within Building Surveying and Construction Project Management. With over twenty years of full-time industry experience prior to entering academia in 2015, David has worked in both medium-sized private practices and large international consultancies. He is a Chartered Building Engineer and Chartered Surveyor and has held various client-side roles, focusing on Property & Portfolio Management for several FTSE 100 and 250 companies. He is currently pursuing a Higher Doctorate Award (D.Eng) with a focus on the application of emergent technologies in the construction sector, particularly regarding behavioral conditioning for adults working in this field. His industry experience includes delivery and supervision across a range of key areas such as Capital & Financial Management, Construction Development Finance, and Facilities Management.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.