Program Overview

Introduction to the Construction Project Management MSci

The Construction Project Management MSci is a four-year integrated master's course designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the future of construction. Throughout the course, students will develop the skills to manage projects from initial design to final delivery, with a strong emphasis on innovative technologies, sustainability, and zero-carbon solutions that are shaping the industry's future.

Program Details

Study Mode

• Full-time

Duration

• 4 calendar years

Tuition Fees (2026/27)

• UK students: £9,790
• Overseas students: £39,200

Program Start

• September 2026

Application Deadline

• 14 January 2026

UCAS Course Code

• K223

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics or Statistics preferred
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics both at grade B or 6, plus a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Double Award acceptable) required at grade B or 6

Contextual Offer

• Grades: BBB
• Subjects: No specific subjects, but Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics or Statistics preferred
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics both at grade B or 6, plus a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Double Award acceptable) required at grade B or 6

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5, Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Statistics preferred

Contextual Offer for International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 32
• Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no score below 5, Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or Statistics preferred

UK Applicants Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016): Distinction, Distinction, Distinction
• Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects: D3, M1, M1 in three subjects, Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics or Statistics preferred
• Scottish Advanced Highers: A, B, B, Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics or Statistics preferred

International Applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

Course Overview

The Construction Project Management MSci equips students with the cutting-edge skills to lead the future of construction. This integrated, four-year course offers a comprehensive education in managing complex construction projects from start to finish. Students will gain hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in all stages of the process, from design development to procurement, production, and ongoing management. With a focus on leadership, innovation, and sustainability, the MSci prepares students to become forward-thinking professionals ready to tackle the challenges of modern construction and infrastructure.

Teaching and Learning

• Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken
• A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
• Upon successful completion of 480 credits, students will be awarded a MSci (Hons) in Construction Project Management
• The course has five compulsory module clusters: Industry, Management, Professional Practice, Technology, and Integration
• There are three optional module streams: Project and Programme Management, Real Estate Management, and Design and Technology Management (in the 3rd and 4th Year)

Modules

Year 1

• Industry 1: The Construction Ecosystem
• Industry 2: The Construction Professions
• Management 1: People and Organisations
• Management 2: Projects and Programmes
• Professional Practice 1: Introduction to Law and Contracts
• Professional Practice 2: Basic Business Economics
• Technology 1: Data and Digital Delivery
• Technology 2: Construction Materials and Methods

Year 2

• Industry 3: The Construction Culture
• Management 3: New Build Projects
• Professional Practice 3: Contract Law and Administration
• Professional Practice 4: Business Statistics and Data Analytics
• Professional Practice 5: Project Financial Control and Reporting
• Technology 3: Digital Design and Construction
• Technology 4: Construction Products and Systems
• Built Asset Management

Year 3

• Integration 1: The Net Zero Carbon Building
• Integration 2: End-to-end Value Delivery
• Optional modules:
  • Design and Technology Management 1: Requirements and Responsibilities
  • Design and Technology Management 2: Managing the Digital Design Environment
  • Project and Programme Management 1: Delivery Models
  • Project and Programme Management 2: Managing the Project Supply Chain
  • Estate Management 1: Law of Real Property and Administrative Law
  • Estate Management 2: Urban Economics and Valuation

Year 4

• Integration 3: Project Leadership Practices
• MSci Dissertation
• Optional modules:
  • Design and Technology Management 3: Manufacturing and Production Technologies
  • Project and Programme Management 3: Strategy and Strategic Management
  • Estate Management 3: Managing the Development Process

Your Learning

• There will be a mix of lectures, seminars, group projects, problem-based learning, project-based learning, software training, workshops, and guest lectures
• Guest lecturers are often practitioners who deliver specialised lectures tailored to their areas of expertise, providing insights and real-world perspectives of construction to enhance students' learning experience
• Field trips are a key feature of the course, offering students the chance to visit construction sites and other facilities related to project delivery

Assessment

• The modules employ a wide range of techniques to assess knowledge and learning, including closed and open book examinations, coursework, presentations, portfolios, online quizzes, group projects, and a dissertation
• Supportive formative assessment will also be available on all modules, and include individual tasks, peer and staff feedback, group exercises, debates, and presentations

Accessibility

• The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences, and mental health conditions
• Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble
• Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services

Fees and Funding

Fees for this Course

• UK students: £9,790
• International students: £39,200

Additional Costs

• The School will cover the cost of the first and second-year site visits and field trips, although students may incur incidental costs of £200-£500 depending on destination, for which hardship bursaries will be available
• For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East)
• The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £114.50

Funding your Studies

• The Bartlett Promise Scholarship aims to enable students from backgrounds underrepresented in the built environment to pursue undergraduate studies
• Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries
• UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships

Employability

• Graduates will gain both specialised knowledge and broad experience, allowing them to pursue various career paths
• These include roles in cost consultancy, project management, and construction, as well as opportunities in commercial management, real estate development, property finance and investment, facilities and asset management, and design management
• The course also offers a strong foundation in business statistics, data analytics, law, economics, and both general and strategic management, providing a solid foundation for graduates to take on leadership and managerial roles in construction, real estate, and related sectors, as well as broader business and management positions