Civil Engineering and Construction Management MSc

Program Overview

MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Overview

The MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management programme is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the civil engineering industry. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and is designed to support students in their career development within the profession.

What You Will Study

The programme comprises of two core 20 credit modules, one prescribed 20 credit module, three optional 20 credit modules, and one Independent scholarship worth 60 credits, totalling 180 credits.

• Independent Scholarship (Built Environment): This module forms an essential part of the programme, enabling students to develop their practice in undertaking research by identifying and applying advanced research methodologies.
• Environmental risk and responsibility: This module covers critical issues facing the industry today, from flood risk engineering management to sustainable development.
• Continuing Professional Development and Strategic Management: This module provides students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the civil engineering industry, including project planning, value engineering, and risk management.
• Flood Risk Engineering Management: This module covers the principles of flood risk engineering management, including the design and construction of flood defence systems.
• Project Planning, Value Engineering and Risk Management: This module provides students with the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage projects, including value engineering and risk management.
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: This module covers advanced geotechnical engineering topics, including soil mechanics and foundation design.
• Transport and Infrastructure Engineering and Sustainable Design: This module covers the principles of transport and infrastructure engineering, including sustainable design and construction.
• Negotiated Module: This module allows students to negotiate their own learning outcomes and content, enabling them to tailor their studies to their individual needs.
• BIM and Integrated Project Collaboration: This module covers the principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and integrated project collaboration.
• Sustainable Construction Methods and Materials: This module covers sustainable construction methods and materials, including green building and sustainable development.
• Geomatic Monitoring and Asset Engineering: This module covers geomatic monitoring and asset engineering, including the use of GPS and GIS in construction.

How You Will Learn

• Pace of study: The academic year is made up of three 10-week terms, known as trimesters. Students are recommended to study 20 hours per week to complete one 20-credit module over a 10-week trimester.
• Study Skills: Students have access to advanced study skill resources, including research skills, critical evaluation, literature search, referencing, and plagiarism.
• Assessment method: Students will undertake formative and summative assessments, including project design work, design briefs, project reviews, portfolios, assignments, case studies, presentations, team-work projects, and examinations.
• Residential: Two optional modules, the Geomatic Monitoring and Asset Engineering module and the Advanced Geotechnical Engineering module, incorporate a short residential held in Derbyshire.

Careers

The programme is designed to support students in their career development within the profession, providing valuable skills and knowledge to support career growth and development in a wide range of roles, including:

• Planning
• Site management
• Quantity surveying
• Project design
• Project management
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Highway engineering
• Engineering surveying
• Facilities management
• Asset management engineering

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: Students require at least a 2.2 degree or equivalent in a Civil Engineering or Construction-related discipline.
• Professional membership: Students are expected to be a member of a professional engineering body.
• English language qualifications: Students require IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in any areas) or equivalent.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 for new entrants: £9,000 (UK/EU/International)
• 2025/26 for new entrants: £9,270 (UK/EU/International)
• Residential costs: £150 (optional)
• Flexible payment plans: Available
• Masters funding options: Available, including postgraduate student loans and alumni discounts.