MSc Construction Management

The MSc Construction Management at Nottingham Trent University is aimed at both professionals and graduates seeking to pursue a career in construction project management. It helps students develop a foundation in construction management fundamentals and guides them through the processes and dynamics of live project work. They will explore how management sits at the heart of construction operations, from planning, contract administration, and health and safety, through to cost and quality control, with a focus on the contractor’s perspective

Teaching and assessment combine research methods, professional practice, practical real-world tasks, and optional projects. Students will engage with modules such as Law for Construction, Construction Business and Enterprise, Collaborative Working, Advanced Construction Technology, and Planning & Managing Construction Work. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a well-regarded UK institution with a strong reputation for excellent student experience and industry-connected teaching. Situated in Nottingham, its City Campus provides access to modern facilities and a lively urban environment. At NTU, students will find a supportive community, strong links with employers and professional bodies, and the opportunity to engage in real-world practice alongside academic study.

The University offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various fields, including medicine-related health sciences, law, engineering, business, the arts, and built environment studies.
NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).

Candidates can be accepted if they are corporate members of an approved construction-related professional body and have experience working at a managerial level. Another route is to hold a recognised construction-related qualification with appropriate management experience in the sector.

Grade Requirements:

• International applicants will need a second-class undergraduate degree (2:2) or equivalent in a construction-related subject, such as construction management, civil engineering, building surveying, quantity surveying, or a related field.

English Language requirements:

• Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must meet English-language requirements. For example, an IELTS overall score of 6.5 is often required (with a minimum of 5.5 in each section) or an equivalent approved test.

The tuition fee for international students at the MSc Construction Management in Nottingham Trent University is  £18,300 for the first year of full-time study. This fee may be subject to annual review.

NTU provides a range of scholarships for postgraduate students, which International students can also apply for depending on merit and eligibility.

• Alumni discount: a 20% alumni discount to most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni.

• NTU Excellence Scholarships, 50% or 25% off first-year tuition fees, and the High Achievers Scholarships of £3,000 or £4,000

• NTU International Merit Scholarships of £3,000, NTU International Scholarships of £2,000

• External scholarships such as the Chevening Scholarship, the Commonwealth Master's Scholarships.

Graduates of the MSc Construction Management from Nottingham Trent University can progress  into roles such as:

• Construction Manager

• Project Manager (Construction)

• Site Manager 

• Quality Control Manager

• Consultant in Construction Business and Enterprise

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.