MSc Construction Project Management

The MSc Construction Project Management at the University of Portsmouth is a CIOB-accredited course that teaches students how to handle all aspects of projects in the construction industry. Students gain the professional skills to oversee the technical, legal, financial, commercial, and organisational issues involved in a construction project.

During this programme, students learn and practice under the tutelage of an expert academic staff with industry connections. They study real-life problems in the industry through the extensive partnerships between the university and global construction organisations.

As an advanced version of the undergraduate degree, this course mandates students to conduct an independent project research to apply their learning and research skills. The teaching method includes traditional lectures, seminars, discussion groups, and guest lectures. For this course, assessment occurs through examinations, coursework, projects, and a dissertation.

The University of Portsmouth, established in 1992, is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is accredited by bodies such as the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and holds strong professional accreditations across its courses, including from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

The university offers a wide range of courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) across several disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Science, Law, and Technology. It has over 25,000 students enrolled and boasts modern facilities like specialist laboratories, a multi-million-pound sports centre, a future-focused library, and innovation hubs.

These are the standard entry requirements to study an MSc in Construction Project Management at the University of Portsmouth:

Grade requirements

Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants may also submit equivalent industrial and work experience in construction management or other related fields.

English Proficiency 

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc Construction Project Management at the University of Portsmouth is £19,200 per year of study.

The University of Portsmouth offers several funding options for international applicants. For instance, the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship is a merit-based award for self-funding international students. It is a £5,000 fee reduction for the first year of study.

With an MSc in Construction Project Management from the University of Portsmouth, students graduate ready to work in the industry as

• Project Manager  
• Construction Manager  
• Site Manager  
• Contracts Manager  
• Cost Estimator  
• Facilities Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.