Industrial Construction Management, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Industrial Construction Management is an innovative programme designed to develop future industry leaders by blending technical expertise with strategic management skills. Delivered jointly by the Civil Engineering Department and the School of Management, it offers a unique combination of site-based construction expertise and office-based project leadership. This programme goes beyond theoretical knowledge in Construction Management, emphasising practical skills, real-world scenarios, and hands-on experience through active engagement with industry leaders.
Endorsed by Temporary Works Forum (TWF), a prominent trade organisation in the construction sector, the programme features industry-led lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on projects. A significant portion of the curriculum is delivered by senior professionals from leading UK construction firms, offering exclusive insights into cutting-edge industry practices. As a student on this programme, you will gain a strong foundation in construction methods, temporary works coordination, and comprehensive project management, ensuring you are industry-ready upon graduation.
By embedding graduate attributes, industry partnerships, and interdisciplinary learning, this MSc in Construction Management provides a comprehensive and forward-thinking educational experience that can equip you with both the academic knowledge and professional competencies needed to excel in the construction industry.
Key highlights
- Endorsed by the Temporary Works Forum, a leading construction trade organisation
- Delivered jointly by Civil Engineering and the School of Management
- Much of the teaching led by senior professionals from UK construction firms
- Covers construction methods, temporary works coordination and project management
- Industry-led lectures, real-world case studies and hands-on projects
- Combines site-based construction expertise with office-based project leadership
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Construction Manager
- Project Manager
- Temporary Works Coordinator
- Site Manager
- Construction Planner
- Contracts Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,050 per year | International: £23,100 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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