Construction Project Management

Stages 1 & 2

You will be introduced to the core discipline and processes of Construction Project Management theory and practices. You will develop an understanding of how to manage complex design processes from concept design through Building Information Systems (BIM) to detail design, procurement, construction and post completion maintenance and decommissioning. Skills in consultancy and research in the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector will be enhanced.

Stage 3

WORK-BASED EXPERIENCE ROUTE

Full time on campus students only

You have the option to engage in work-based experience for a period of up to 16 weeks, without the need to extend the overall duration of your study. Opportunities exist with regional and national contractors of differing scales. You will gain experience and gather information relevant to the completion of a 8 – 10,000 word research document.

Dissertation route

Full time on campus and online students

You will undertake an industry based research dissertation of 12-15,000 words which if appropriate, will normally be integrated into your place of work. The dissertation will develop your skills and intellectual abilities in the investigation, assessment, evaluation and interpretation of a variety of relevant source materials.

Student stories

Hear from our students and graduates about their experiences studying this course:

On Campus Study

You will learn through a mixture of teaching and learning methods including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, practical work, case studies, simulations and games. Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials (including e-books, journals and audio visual resources).

Online Learning Study

This online course is taught through CampusMoodle, which offers you flexibility of where and when you can study. No attendance is required on campus.

CampusMoodle provides a virtual classroom to deliver the equivalent of on-campus face-to-face staff/student contact. You will learn through case study materials, web links, video footage, group discussions and core reading. Systems such as Skype are used to hold online tutorials, guest presentations, virtual site visits and interviews.

Activity Summary

Year 1

• Lectures - 15-20 full-time students per group, 12 hours per week / 6 hours per week online learning
• Seminars - 15-20 students per group, variable hours (within the lecture hours) per week / 1 hour online learning per week
• Webinar - 1 hour online learning per week
• Tutorial - 15-20 full time students per group, variable hours (within the lecture hours) per week / 1 hour online learning per week
• Independent Study - 15-20 full-time students per group, variable hours (within the lecture hours) per week
• Field Work -  15-20 full-time students per group, variable hours (within the lecture hours) per week week
• External Visits - 15-20 students per group, variable hours (within the lecture hours) per term

How long is a Construction Project Management course?

The MSc Construction Project Management course can be successfully completed between 12 - 36 months, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed each year:

Full Time

Year 1

• 24 written assignments, including essay
• 1 dissertation

Online Learning

Year 1

• 12 written assignments, including essay

Year 2

• 12 written assignments, including essay
• 1 dissertation

Year 3

• 1 dissertation

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Independent Study

Individual research will involve the use of numeric and written communication skills, as well as presentation and discussion in module coursework and in the dissertation module.

Staff Delivering on this Course

The course is delivered by industry experts, respected researchers and academics with relevant industry experience across the construction sector.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

Work-based Experience Route

Full time on campus students only

You have the option to engage in work-based experience for a period of up to 16 weeks, without the need to extend the overall duration of your study. You will gain experience and gather information relevant to the completion of a research document of around 8 – 10,000 words. This document is to be focused on an industry-relevant problem. Opportunities exist with regional and national contractors of differing scales.

What is needed to study MSc Construction Project Management?

• Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent.
• Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.