MSc Construction Project Management
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About
This course is ideal if you wish to develop your understanding and skills in managing projects for construction professionals in either practice or client organisations.
Why study MSc Construction Project Management?
In today's ever-changing market, construction professionals need the knowledge and skills available through postgraduate study more than ever. Successful project managers need to be able to think, lead and act in an uncertain and dynamic business environment, have access to the latest information, understand the appropriate techniques and systems, and have the expertise to apply these to market needs and business opportunities.
Our MSc Construction Project Management meets the practising professional's needs. With such a diverse range of applicants, it is ideal for peer learning. Module content reflects the current diversity and ongoing change in the construction industry in particular, building information modelling (BIM) as well as sustainability and health and safety.
Why UWE Bristol
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) assuring employers you hold a high-quality, industry-relevant qualification. It's also the first step to achieve a chartered membership.
We're currently seeking re-accreditation for this course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
You'll also enjoy plenty of opportunities to network with people working at the leading edge of research and practice whose insights feed directly into the course modules and help us shape research opportunities for your dissertation. Our staff include active researchers and consultants, through the Department's Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research (CABER).
We enjoy excellent links with, and support from, a group of employers who contribute towards teaching resources and offer sponsorship and placements to students. These employers see graduates of this programme as highly employable within their own businesses and organisations.
Where can it take me?
MSc Construction Project Management is designed specifically to enhance your understanding of managing projects, and to support construction professionals in practice and client organisations. It is aimed at architects, surveyors, services engineers, civil engineers, construction managers, and existing project managers who wish to formalise their training on the client and supply side.
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Entry
Entry requirements
We normally require an honours degree of 2:2 or above.
If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, we'll consider you on an individual basis.
University of Ibadan direct entry route
UWE Bristol's relationship with the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, means you could gain direct entry into the second semester of this course after you have successfully completed a construction project management short course at the University of Ibadan. Further information about this can be obtained by contacting UWE Bristol's international team via Jennifer.Azuka-Okacha@uwe.ac.uk or 08091697000.
UWE Bristol's International College
International students who do not meet the academic or English language requirements to study this course can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College.
English language support
If you meet the academic requirements but require additional support to take your language skills to the required level, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Students who successfully complete the pre-sessional course can progress onto their chosen degree course without retaking an IELTS or equivalent.
Read more about our Pre-sessional English Programme.
Personal Statement
You are required to complete a personal statement for this course. Please read the personal statement guidance carefully and make sure that you answer the questions on the postgraduate application form within the personal statement tabs, keeping to the advised word count.
English Language Requirement
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Visit English language requirements.
How to apply
Read more about international applications and key international deadline dates.
For further information
- Email: admissions@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
Structure
Content
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.
Year one
- Construction Law, Procurement and Project Management
- BIM in Construction Operations
- Dissertation
- Managerial Finance for the Built Environment
- Modern Methods of Construction
- Project Management Principles
- Sustainability in the Built Environment.
Plus, one optional module from:
- Retrofit Project Management
- BIM in Design Coordination.
This structure is for full-time students only. Part-time students study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we'll inform you.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching usually takes place on two whole days a week, with lectures, seminars and other supporting activities. Each module (excluding the dissertation) has a full day of contact, with morning and afternoon sessions, and five teaching days so you engage with each module usually once a fortnight. This allows you to prepare for each module and apply yourself to the activities to consolidate your learning.
Some of your learning will be through using BIM software in computer labs, applying it to real-world scenarios and briefs.
Each module has a flexible reading programme with essential text and suggested reading lists, and some modules provide interactive learning materials. The library has a wide range of e-materials, especially e-journals and other resources you can access remotely. The course demands you develop an advanced knowledge and use of independent materials.
See our glossary of teaching and learning terms.
Study time
Full-time (including dissertation): Teaching is in 40 teaching days. You should spend a minimum of 28 hours a week studying.
Part-time (including dissertation): Teaching is in 30 teaching days in the first year, and 10 teaching days in the second year. You should spend a minimum of 14 hours a week studying.
Part-time students will study the same modules but the delivery pattern will be different.
Studying part-time allows you to combine study with work, although being in work is not a requirement of the programme. Our full-time version is an intensive, yet cost-effective way, of accelerating your studies. If you opt to study with us full-time, any accompanying job that you hold should not exceed 16 hours per week to allow you sufficient study time.
We provide tutorial support between teaching blocks.
Assessment
Assessment avoids major exams. We assess your work through a variety of coursework assignments, including reports, and presentations. Many modules have mini projects that require applied research relevant to the syllabus but applied to construction project management in practice.
See our full glossary of assessment terms.
Fees
Full time course
Part time course
Supplementary fee information
See our funding pages for more information.
Features
Professional accreditation
UWE Bristol holds Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Accredited Centre Status during the period 2022-2027 and this course is CIOB Accredited during the period 2022-2027, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and once they have gained three to five years' relevant work experience may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
We're currently seeking re-accreditation for this course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Fieldwork
The course incorporates visits to project sites. These are led by senior site professionals, and include presentation as well as site tours.
Study facilities
We aim to foster an active graduate community for students on taught and research degrees. Graduate students have a dedicated space on the main campus, with teaching rooms and informal areas. Each course has a student adviser who provides pastoral support and general advice.
We have invested heavily in computer-based resources to support the modules. You'll have access to a vast number of journals and databases online through the UWE Bristol library. Our computer labs support software for day-to-day data processing, and specialist software for teaching and learning. Some of the department's computer labs are available 24/7, and we have a 'Project Room' with a wide range of facilities and equipment, including space to work collaboratively and complete assessment work.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.
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Careers
Careers / Further study
Clients, consultants and contractors value project managers' role highly when it comes to optimising projects' budgets, timescales and quality. Project management roles vary, depending on the nature of the project and working environment, but it is a generic function that many organisations' clients will specify.
Our award-winning careers service helps you develop your employment potential through career coaching, a vacancy service for internships, placements, jobs, global opportunities, volunteering and community activity plus support for entrepreneurial activity, and access to employer events.
During your study we'll provide you with support in finding employment through close industrial contacts and career events and recruitment fairs.
Life
Postgraduate support
Our support includes access to fantastic facilities, study tools and career consultants, plus practical help to access everything from funding to childcare.
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