Program Overview

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Master of Construction Project Management

The Master of Construction Project Management at UNSW is a 1.7 or 1-year accelerated postgraduate degree that prepares students for career advancement in the construction industry. Through advanced disciplinary courses and a research project, students dive into modern management methodologies, applying them to achieve successful project outcomes across time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability.

Key Features

• Practical experience is at the core of this degree.
• Students learn alongside a community of students and experts in architecture, design, and planning, mirroring real industry relationships with stakeholders.
• In the final term, students complete a research-based or professional project, or undertake professional experience, giving them the portfolio, research experience, confidence, and connections to advance their career.

Research Focus

The Research Seminar and Research Project component of this degree allows students to develop expertise in a specialized area of interest. Students graduate with advanced research skills and a depth of critical understanding that sets them apart.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Learn from academic expertise.
• Develop life-long research skills.
• Graduate eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Prepare for real-world sites and projects with VR and immersive technology-equipped learning spaces.
• Establish networks through strong industry links and partnerships.
• Study at a Built Environment school ranked #1 in Sydney and #23 globally for architecture & built environment.
• Prioritize career success - UNSW has been awarded Most Employable students for six years in a row.

Program Details

Program Code

8121

CRICOS Code

C

Campus

Kensington

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

72

Entry Requirements

There are two different entry pathways to the Master of Construction Project Management, depending on whether students are eligible for the accelerated program or not. This is based on the depth of prior experience and how closely it relates to construction project management.

1.7 Year Full-Time Program | 72 Units of Credit (UOC)

• A bachelor degree with a credit average in a related field, or
• A bachelor degree in any field with a credit average plus two years of construction industry experience at a managerial level, or
• A Graduate Certificate in Construction (or construction-related fields) from an Australian institution with a credit average.

1 Year Full-Time Program | 48 Units of Credit (UOC)

• An undergraduate honors degree with a credit average in a related field, or
• An undergraduate honors with a credit average in an unrelated field plus 2 years of construction industry experience at a managerial level, or
• A masters degree with a credit average in a related field.

What Will I Study?

The Master of Construction Project Management can be completed in 1.7 years full-time or one year full-time if eligible for the accelerated program. The number of and which courses students study will depend on which program they undertake.

Full Program Structure

• 7 Advanced disciplinary core courses
• 2 Prescribed elective courses
• 1 Research preparation course
• 1 Research project

Research Project

In the final semester of study, students devise and independently undertake a major research project, specializing in an area of interest and building further depth and expertise in that area.

Future Careers

Construction management is a large, varied industry with strong future growth projected. Most Construction Managers work full-time and earn an average weekly income of $3,691 AUD. At UNSW, students benefit from strong industry partnerships, building connections as they study.

Potential Careers

• Construction management
• Project management
• Design management
• Value management
• International project management

Accreditation

Students graduate eligible for professional accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Fees & Scholarships

2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee

$39,000

2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree

$59,500

Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may vary accordingly. Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrollment patterns of students undertaking the program.

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