School of Architecture and Built Environment

MSc Construction Project Management

MSc Part-time 2 years, Full-time 12 months

Studying this course will enable you to experience the art and science of construction project management from project initiation to operational management through the use modern and innovative approaches.

Studying this course will enable you to experience the art and science of construction project management from project initiation to operational management through the use modern and innovative approaches.

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MSc
Start date(s)
16 September 2024,13 January 2025
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Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (2 years),Full-time (12 months)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

This course which is is fully accredited by the CIOB, RICS, CABE and Quantity Surveying International (QSi) will enable you to experience the art and science of construction project management from project initiation to operational management through the use modern and innovative approaches.

 

What happens on the course?

The coursework and assignments on this course are designed around live case studies, which provide an opportunity for real-life learning and application of theory to practice. In addition, this course is delivered with industry partners through vising and guest lecturers - ensuring that all students will be taught by practitioners who are leading the field in the construction industry. 

While this course will be delivered at our new £100 million Springfield Campus with state-of-the-art of learning and teaching facilities in the built environment such as the virtual reality, augmented reality and digital construction lab, the course is also supported through the ‘National Brownfield Research Institute’ (NBI).

As a world-class institute, the NBI provides the facility to develop modern methods of building through innovation and partnership with the construction industry, focusing on the practical application of future brownfield regeneration through the work of research teams, leading policy development and commercial services.

Within the School of Architecture and Built Environment, we also have strong links with top industry players which enables our students to secure professional practice placement with top construction organisation in the UK such as William Gough, Dunton Environmental, Network Rail, National Grid, Gleeds, Wates and United Living. 

Our yearly 'Meet The Employer' event gives students a great opportunity to engage with their future employers. 

 

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Students will be exposed to construction project management at a strategic and operational level. This course will expand the horizon of the construction project into the inception, concept and feasibility projects that need to take place in order to ensure that the building project meets the needs and objectives of the client and the client’s business.

The historic nature of the built environment sector and its flexibility in the face of external change is approached with industrial partners who set the scene for research and understanding in areas of challenge and interest. Uniquely industry has the chance to set the agenda for study and to take part in the research and development within topics of interest and become part of creative and innovative solution.
This course will apply a balanced hand to the art and science of project management dealing with both the technical and the softer people related attributes of effective construction project managers. Work-based projects, residential courses and the opportunity to gain ‘badged’ training alongside structured learning and research enriches the experience of students and their employers.

We are currently developing the Springfield Campus which will be Europe’s largest construction centre of excellence.  Join us as the exciting development takes shape and from 2020/21 students in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment will be taught from the new campus.

Find out more about Springfield Campus.

At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:

  • Appraise critique and evaluate the advantages of the art and science of effective and efficient construction project management within a variety of strategic and operational contexts.
  • Acquire knowledge through academic, industrial and practical research and apply solutions to a range of complex issues, adopting suitable approaches to problem solving and decision making.
  • Work, lead and manage within an effective team environment whilst analysing and recognising the contributions of individuals.
  • Apply numerical, statistical and quantitative skills within the planning and control of construction projects in order to evaluate key issues which impact on project performance.
  • Take responsibility for and organise your own learning through self-management and independent study and continue to advance your own knowledge and understanding, developing new skills to a high level.
  • Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of skills and media appropriately

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full time Distance Learning £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full time Distance Learning £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full time Distance Learning £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full time Distance Learning £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £8815 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time Distance Learning £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time Distance Learning £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time Distance Learning £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time Distance Learning £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time Distance Learning £4408 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £4408 per year 2024-25
International Full time Distance Learning £7995 per year 2022-23
International Full time Distance Learning £7995 per year 2022-23
International Full time Distance Learning £8395 per year 2023-24
International Full time Distance Learning £8395 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £15450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15950 per year 2024-25
International Part-time Distance Learning £3998 per year 2022-23
International Part-time Distance Learning £3998 per year 2022-23
International Part-time Distance Learning £4198 per year 2023-24
International Part-time Distance Learning £4198 per year 2023-24
International Part-time Distance Learning £4408 per year 2024-25

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

A second-class honours degree in a construction related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. Students are selected using application form and references in the first instance. However, if you have a compatible non-cognate degree and/or have relevant industrial experience you may be interviewed and if successful offered a place on the Masters course or on the postgraduate certificate version of the course with the potential to extend this to a full Master’s degree. or A Postgraduate Certificate in a construction related discipline, or a related subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

"Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment."

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,167 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits


Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.


Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.


Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.


You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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