MSc Project Management Construction
Course overview
The MSc Project Management (Construction) at Nottingham Trent University is a one-year full-time programme designed for graduates or professionals aiming for project manager roles within the construction industry. It covers the full project life-cycle in building projects, from initiation and design, through procurement, execution and monitoring.
Some modules to be covered include Lean Construction, Construction Business and Enterprise, Project Initiation, and Law for Construction.
Assessment and learning methods are a blend of taught modules, group work, case studies, simulations and a choice of either a research project or a work-based professional project. Optional modules allow students to apply theory to real-world practice. The course is part of a suite of construction-management programmes and shares core modules, allowing for interdisciplinary collaboration.
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).
NTU is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Building by the Complete University Guide 2025.
Entry requirements
International applicants may be accepted if they hold a professional membership in a relevant construction industry body with appropriate managerial experience in the construction sector.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class (2:2) honours degree in a construction-related subject such as construction management, civil engineering or property management.
English Language requirements:
- An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent accepted test).
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 72 with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 62 (with no less than 59 in any element).
Scholarships
Bangladesh High Achievers Award
We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarships
Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships
Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.
Women in Computer Science
50% of tuition fee
Up to 50% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Project Management (Construction) from Nottingham Trent University can progress into roles such as:
- Senior Project Manager
- Contract Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Site Operations Manager
- Consultant in Construction
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students applying to the MSc Project Management (Construction) in Nottingham Trent University is £18,300 for the first year of full-time study. This fee may be subject to annual review.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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