Birmingham City University

Masters by Research in Built Environment - MRes

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Master of Research (MRes) in Built Environment is a flexible and comprehensive research training course designed to provide graduates with the skills and expertise necessary for a career in research, academia, or industry within the built environment sector....

Key highlights

  • Flexible, comprehensive research training focused on the built environment sector
  • Develops skills and expertise needed for a research career
  • Prepares graduates for roles in research, academia or industry

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include surveying, construction, civil engineering, real estate or any other construction subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Research Assistant
  • Research Associate
  • Doctoral Researcher
  • Built Environment Researcher
  • Construction Consultant
  • Quantity Surveyor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,400 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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