MSc Project Management (Construction)

Project managers are responsible for the success of a construction project. Ensuring that timeframe targets and budgets are met, they oversee every aspect, including the planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure. Our MSc Project Management (Construction) degree underpins practice with theoretical rigour to provide a rounded view of project management in context, the industry, and the associated needs of the client.You’ll advance your understanding of the systems and processes necessary to achieve successful project outcomes, including legal and contractual constraints, and people management skills. Through module and project work you’ll cover project briefing, explore design and development issues, and develop the skills to create appropriate procurement strategies.Who is this course designed for?This course is aimed at professionals or graduates, wishing to pursue a career as a project manager in the construction industry. It’s suitable for professionals already working in the broad construction industries, who aspire to senior management positions. Additionally, this course is suitable for undergraduate (honours) students in related subject areas, looking to progress to study a managerial and technical postgraduate programme.What you’ll studyYou will increase your knowledge and understanding of the systems and processes necessary to achieve successful project outcomes, including legal and contractual constraints, and people management skills. You will cover project briefing, explore design and development issues, and develop the skills to create appropriate procurement strategies.Course structureThe course is formed of six core modules, three of which are shared with other construction management courses. This provides the opportunity for multi-disciplinary group work, which aims to extend your knowledge and peer network. You’ll also be able to choose between a further two optional modules, offering the opportunity to pursue research or to undertake a work placement in industry.How will I learn?A wide range of teaching and learning methods are used to deliver the course content. In most modules, you’ll take part in intensive sessions of key point lectures, supported by study guides and other literature.Many modules include presentations by external industry specialists, to provide a real life perspective on the module content.Non-contact hours include direct out-of-classroom reading and activities, and independent learning and reading is deemed necessary to achieve the learning outcomes for the course.Assessment methodsYou’ll be assessed via written assignments, projects, reports, presentations, learning portfolios and exams.Assessment methods vary from module to module, however written assignments and case studies form a significant part of the assessment process.Assignments are investigative in nature, enabling you to develop principles, analyse, critically appraise and evaluate relevant issues, demonstrating your creativity and sustainable thinking.Careers and employabilityOur MSc Project Management (Construction) course has an outstanding reputation for producing employable graduates. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation enables successful graduates entry to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) of the RICS. The APC is the on-the-job training scheme that graduates need to complete to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Find out more about how to complete your APC and become RICS qualified.