MSc Construction Project Management
Course overview
The MSc Construction Project Management at University College Birmingham equips students with advanced skills and knowledge in the management of modern construction projects. It covers areas such as the application, execution of construction law and practical skills in project management methodologies. Some key topics during this course also include management strategy and principles, workforce management, legal and statutory requirements, procurement, tendering, and bid management.
Learning involves lectures, group teaching, tutorials, subjective advice sessions and a final research project or dissertation that allows students to study an industry issue. Assessments include coursework, which will take 45% of students’ grades, practical projects, another 45% and exams and tests, which will take 10%.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need at least a second-class undergraduate degree in subjects like construction, engineering, architecture, or management.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate their English language proficiency by achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Scholarships
Sustainable Development Award
Our Sustainable Development Award is open for applications from new international students starting on a full-time postgraduate course (e.g. MA/MSc courses), offering a £4,000 discount on your tuition fee.
Up to £4,000Women in Leadership Scholarship
A 25% discount of the full tuition fee cost for first year of study
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Construction Project Management programme from University College Birmingham can become:
- Project Managers
- Construction Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Site Managers
- Contract Administrators
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the MSc Construction Project Management programme at University College Birmingham is £17,000. Note that this is subject to change yearly.
Admission
Candidates can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. Reach out to our trained advisors for help.
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