MSc/PgDip/PgCert Project Management in Construction

Program Overview

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Project Management in Construction

Overview

Effective built environment project managers balance processes, technology and people to successfully deliver developments and infrastructure projects. Build a highly-desirable skill set for career opportunities in this field with our Project Management in Construction postgraduate degree.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Distance Learning
• With placement

Course Duration

• One year (full-time)
• 28 months (part-time)
• Two years (part-time with placement)

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

Developed for individuals and organisations managing change in a fast-paced environment, the course places emphasis on integration in projects and leadership in performance improvement. Led by academics and industry practitioners, you will learn to plan, organise, secure and manage people and technological resources.

Course Accreditations

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Association for Project Management (APM)

Course Objectives

• Learn to critically evaluate current construction processes and practice, and have the confidence to propose alternative improvements
• Understand how to analyse organisation challenges in delivering projects, and apply your knowledge to design and implement strategies for change
• Build the skills to plan and manage construction projects and project information, and understand what is needed to lead and work effectively in project teams

Placement Options

• Available for full-time students starting in September
• Includes a nine-month industry placement as part of the studies

International Students

• Accepted
• Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates

Course Delivery

• Delivered through a range of industry-aligned modules
• 180-credit MSc award comprises eight taught modules plus a research-based project
• 120-credit PgDip comprises eight taught modules
• 60-credit PgCert award comprises four specified taught modules

Course Structure

• Trimester One (and Trimester two for part-time and distance learning)
  • Culture and Change Management
  • Procurement
  • Construction Teams
  • Contracts Management and Practice
• Trimester Two (Trimesters three and four for part-time and distance learning)
  • Process Management in Construction
  • Lean Production and Construction Principles
  • Project Management Practice
  • BIM and Digital Transformation in the Built Environment
• Trimester Three (Trimesters five and six for part-time and distance learning)
  • Dissertation

Course Team

• Delivered by an academic team with extensive research and subject knowledge
• Part of a global built environment community with prominence in shaping construction industry best practice

Teaching and Assessment

• Campus-based teaching and learning will develop your knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical, collaborative and practical methods
• Distance learning students will experience our online learning environment and intensive tutor support
• Assessment is typically written coursework and on-going tutor feedback

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

• Rising to the challenge of a changing world, our postgraduate courses are designed to shape the next generation of urbanists, scientists, engineers, consultants and leaders

Employment and Stats

• In the construction industry, project management has increasingly moved away from traditional approaches to be more integrated, fusing together the design and construction elements once viewed as separate management disciplines
• The course is ideal preparation for roles working in the architecture, engineering and construction industries
• Alumni now working in the built environment, civil engineering, heavy engineering, offshore and petrochemical industries

Career Links

• We have excellent links with the local, national and international architecture, engineering and construction industries
• Industry guest lecturers from the built environment share their insight and expertise with you
• Site visits with local construction companies help you to visualise what you learn and apply it to a real-world context

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• Minimum of a second class honours degree
• International student entry requirements
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

Fees

• Full-time home: £9,800 per year
• Full-time international: £17,000 per year
• Part-time: Calculated on a pro rata basis
• Distance learning: £1,635 per 30 credit module

Additional Costs

• Books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits
• Additional cost for 'With Industry Placement' pathway: £1,700 (admin fee) and visa extension costs for international students

International Student Scholarships

• Available for high-achieving international students

Enrolment Dates

• September 2025
• January 2026
• September 2026

Program Outline

• MSc: A full-time Master of Science degree (180 credits)
• PgDip: A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
• PgCert: A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
The program focuses on integrating technology, processes, and people to deliver successful built environment projects and infrastructure. It emphasizes leadership in performance improvement, project integration, and the application of industry-standard tools and practices.

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Outline:

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Course Delivery:

The program is offered with a variety of flexible delivery options:

• Full-time: 1 year (MSc), 2 years (PgDip & PgCert)
• Part-time: 2 years (MSc, PgDip & PgCert) - Distance Learning
• Full-time with Industry Placement: 2 years (MSc)
The "With Industry Placement" option allows full-time students to gain real-world experience through a nine-month industry placement.

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Modules:

The program is structured around core modules covering various aspects of construction project management. Students can choose between full-time and part-time options with different module sequences.

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Trimester One (Full-time & Part-time):

• Culture and Change Management
• Procurement
• Construction Teams
• Contracts Management and Practice

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Trimester Two (Full-time & Part-time):

• Process Management in Construction
• Lean Production and Construction Principles
• Project Management Practice
• BIM for the Built Environment

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Trimester Three (Full-time & Part-time):

• Dissertation

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Trimester Four (Full-time):

• Industry Placement (optional)

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Assessment:

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Coursework:

The program relies heavily on coursework for assessment, with assignments and projects playing a significant role.

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Presentations:

Some modules, particularly for full-time students, incorporate presentations as part of the assessment process.

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Tutor Feedback:

Ongoing feedback from tutors throughout the program contributes to student development and evaluation.

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• Lectures and tutorials
• Project work
• Directed study
• One-to-one tutorials
• Online learning environment
• Industry site visits (full-time students)

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Faculty:

The program is delivered by a team of experienced academics and practitioners with extensive research and industry knowledge.

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Careers:

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the built environment, civil engineering, and associated industries. Typical roles include:

• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Development Lead
• Project Strategist
The program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Association for Project Management (APM). Graduates may be eligible for exemptions from their academic entry requirements.

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• Full-time home
2024/25 £9,450.00per year
• Full-time international
2024/25 £16,380.00per year
• Part-time
2024/25 £1,575 per 30 credits
• Distance learning
2024/25 £1,575 per 30 credits
• Full-time home
2025/26 £9,800.00per year
• Full-time international
2025/26 £17,000.00 per year