Project Management (Construction) MSc

Overview of the course

Construction is an exciting global industry and Project Managers play a crucial role ensuring the success of construction projects – from overseeing that timeframe targets and budgets are met, through to logistics tasks, such as planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure.Our MSc Project Management (Construction) degree underpins practice with theoretical rigour and provides you with a well-rounded view of project management, both in the context of current industry demands and the associated needs of clients.You’ll advance your understanding of the systems and processes needed to achieve successful project outcomes, covering industry crucial aspects such as project briefing, exploring design, development issues, legal and contractual constraints, and people management skills.Through engaging module content and project work you’ll develop exceptional skills surrounding procurement strategies — setting you up for a successful career when you graduate as a key part of this highly dynamic industry.Who is this course designed for?This course is aimed at professionals or graduates wishing to pursue a career as a project manager in the construction industry.It’s suitable for those already working in broad roles in the construction industries who aspire to reach senior management positions. Additionally, this course is suitable for students in related subject areas looking to progress to a managerial or technical postgraduate programme.

For students from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan A/Levels, English language entry requirements are Sri Lankan GCE A-Level: Grade C, IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each component or alternative English language qualification accepted by the University at the appropriate grade Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.

For international students

IELTS (Academic only) – 7.0 (or better) (no component lower than 7.0); TOEFL (paper based) – 600 (or better) (with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 5); TOEFL (electronic or computer based) – 250 (or better) (with essay rating of at least 5); TOEFL (internet based) – 95 (or better) (with 22 minimum in all bands); Pearson (PTE Academic) – 65 (or better) (with no communicative score less than 65); Cambridge English Scale Scores for FCE, CAE and CPE – Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) and Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)/ 185 or above. No less than 185 in each skill.