MSc in Construction Project Management

Course structure

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.

• Construction Dissertation or Work-Related Project
• Corporate Management
• Economics of the Construction Industry
• Procurement
• Project Management Delivery
• Risk Management for Projects

• Building Design Management
• Construction Project Planning
• Developing Effective Project Teams

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the full-time course should typically have a minimum Upper Second Class Honours degree in a related subject area such as construction, architecture or civil engineering or a minimum Lower Second Class Honours degree in a related subject area, and be in, or have been in, relevant employment in a professional or managerial capacity.

Alternatively, you may hold membership of a recognised construction-related professional body achieved through examinations and/or professional interview and have professional or managerial experience in a construction-related post. Exceptionally, consideration will be given to applicants who lack standard qualifications but have significant relevant professional or managerial experience.

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component.

Careers

Many of our students have already started on a career path in the construction industry. Whether they are architects, interior designers, surveyors, engineers, construction managers or property developers, what they have in common is that they aspire to move to more senior management positions in the construction industry. Some wish to become Chartered Surveyor or Chartered Builders.

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