School of Architecture and Built Environment

MSc Demolition Management

MSc Part-time 2 years

This course aims to meet the growing need within the built environment sector for professionals with a thorough understanding of the management of the demolition process. 

This course aims to meet the growing need within the built environment sector for professionals with a thorough understanding of the management of the demolition process. 

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MSc
Start date(s)
25 September 2023
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Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (2 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

This course aims to meet the growing need within the built environment sector for professionals with a thorough understanding of the management of the demolition process. The focus on following the process through the full spectrum of demolition of projects makes this course unique. As a student you will experience a combination of structured learning with problem-based scenarios and research that will develop your capabilities for critical thinking, argument, creativity and encourage your innovation All of which are brought into the practical decision making processes encountered in typical projects.

This course will enable you to appraise, analyse and evaluate the art and science of demolition management covering the areas of strategy, control, technical, commercial, legal, financial and organisational issues. You will reflect on and make cases for the integration of the technical (hard) and social (soft) management styles required within the context of strategic and operational demolition projects.

This flexible course can enable the use of individual modules as part of Continuous Professional Development courses offered by the University and its partners.

What happens on the course?

This course aims to meet the growing need within the built environment sector for professionals with a thorough understanding of the management of the demolition process. The focus on following the process through the full spectrum of demolition of projects makes this course unique. As a student you will experience a combination of structured learning with problem-based scenarios and research that will develop your capabilities for critical thinking, argument, creativity and encourage your innovation All of which are brought into the practical decision making processes encountered in typical projects.

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Potential Career Paths

A variety of job opportunities exist at various levels for demolition practitioners. Careerstructure.com for example is always advertising for: Health & Safety Manager – Strip out/ Demolition; Site Manager – Demolition; Demolition Supervisor; Civils Supervisor/Demolition Supervisor; Bid Coordinator – Demolition; Site Manager – Demolition; Demolition Operatives; and many more. These trends will only continue to increase based on the need to keep housing stock and infrastructure ratings high. In addition, the more experienced candidates will have opportunities to move up the corporate ladder and take on more senior roles in the industry.

The curriculum has been designed to ensure that each of the core requirements for these disciplines has been embedded and you will be exposed to the principles of tool box talks, site investigations and risk assessments etc.

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Everything you need to know about this course!

Students will be exposed to demolition management at a strategic and operational level.  This course will expand the horizon of the demolition 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 clients 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 and the opportunity to gain professional training alongside structured learning and research enriches the experience of students and their employers.

The course is also suitable as a progression route for Civil Engineers and other Built Environment professionals wishing to specialise in Demolition Engineering.

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 2019/20 students in the School of Architecture and the Built environment will be taught from the new campus.

Find out more about Springfield Campus.

Work, lead and manage within an effective demolition project team environment whilst analysing and recognising the contributions of individuals.

Apply numerical, statistical and quantitative skills within the planning and control of demolition projects in order to evaluate key issues which impact on project performance.

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.

Take responsibility for and organise your own learning through self-management and independent study and continue to advance your own knowledge and understanding of Demolition Management, developing new skills to a high level.

Appraise critique and evaluate the advantages of the art and science of effective and efficient demolition project management within a variety of strategic and operational contexts.

By the end of the course you will have acquired knowledge through academic, industral and practical research and applied solutions to a range of complex issues, adopting suitable approaches to problem solving and decision making.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Part-time £4615 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £4615 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £4845 per year 2023-24

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.

Normally 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 relevant experience you may be interviewed and if successful, made an offer.

Or

A Postgraduate Certificate in a construction related discipline, or a related subject

English Language qualifications and application guidance for international students can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-academy/courses-at-the-international-academy/language-entry-requirements/

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,570 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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