MSc Construction Management

Applying with prior qualifications

• 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject, or
• Corporate membership of an appropriate construction industry-related professional body which has been approved for this purpose by the University, preferably alongside industry experience at managerial level, or
• An alternative approved construction industry-related professional qualification, together with appropriate industrial experience at managerial level in the construction industry.

We specify these minimum entry requirements, but we will assess you individually on your ability to benefit from the course. We sometimes offer places on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, and industrial or professional experience.

Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience

• If you are applying for the part-time mode, you would typically have a minimum of three years’ experience at the appropriate level, and have the support of your employer who will wish to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
• You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure and/or building works, either as a direct employee of local or national government, or in the private sector. You will likely have experience of developing and coordinating significant infrastructure and building projects.

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and funding bodies, and from the University.

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Our MSc Construction Management course has an outstanding reputation for producing employable graduates.

The skills and knowledge gained on this course opens up opportunities for application to senior management positions. You will graduate with improved professional and technical skills in managerial, economic, legal and business areas.

Recent graduate destinations have included:

• National Grid
• Balfour Beatty
• Douglas Smith Construction Consultancy Ltd
• Tower Surveys Ltd.
• VINCI Construction Ltd.
• EC Harris, and many more.

Graduate job roles include project manager, construction manager and project development officer.

Core modules

• Law for Construction
• Construction Business and Enterprise
• Collaborative Working
• Advanced Construction Technology
• Planning and Managing Construction Work
• Professional Practice and Procedure for Construction and Engineering Management

Optional modules

You will choose to study either:

• Postgraduate Research Project
• Professional or Work-based Project