MSc/PgDip/PgCert Project Management in Construction

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.

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. You will understand how to manage control mechanisms, stakeholders, budgeting, contracts and information.

Designed to prime you for a senior project management role, you'll be educated to the highest industry and professional standards. The MSc in Project Management in Construction is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association for Project Management (APM).

You will:

• Learn to critically evaluate current construction processes and practice, and have the confidence to propose alternative improvements
• Understand how 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

WHAT ABOUT AFTER UNI?

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. For a graduate entering construction management, you will need to be ready to cope with high demands and expectations.

By providing you with both technical knowledge, and crucial skills in stakeholder management, strategic planning, communications and problem-solving, the course is ideal preparation for roles working in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. This course has an exceptionally high graduate employment rate, with alumni now working in the built environment, civil engineering, heavy engineering, offshore and petrochemical industries.

As a construction project manager, you will typically find roles in a wide range of organisations, including construction companies, project management consultancies, and government departments.

CAREER LINKS

We have excellent links with the local, national and international architecture, engineering and construction industries. These networks provide context for your studies and help inform our curriculum development.

We invite industry guest lecturers from the built environment to share their insight and expertise with you. We also organise site visits with local construction companies - if you are a full-time student on campus, this will help you to visualise what you learn and apply it to a real-world context.

Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert awards.

You must have a minimum of a second class honours degree. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.