
Project Based Research
Course overview
Build advanced research expertise and critical thinking skills in the built environment and construction project management. Designed for students and professionals who have completed the core CPM modules (120 credits), this module develops the ability to investigate current industry challenges, design robust methodologies, analyse evidence, and produce a professional research report that supports advanced study, consultancy, and evidence-based decision-making in practice.
Key highlights
- Builds advanced research skills in construction project management
- Investigates current challenges facing the built environment industry
- Develops ability to design robust research methodologies and analyse evidence
- Culminates in a professional research report
- Supports advanced study, consultancy and evidence-based decision-making
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesChevening Scholarship
International Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Consultant
- Built Environment Researcher
- Project Planner
- Construction Risk Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,010 | International: £1,010
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 Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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