MSc Construction Management at Nottingham Trent University

A Masters at City Campus for graduates and professionals who want to manage construction projects, covering planning, contract administration, safety, and cost and quality control from the perspective of the construction contractor. It is accredited by CIOB, RICS, CICES and CABE.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment  |  Department: Construction Management and Quantity Surveying  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time (part-time typically two to five years)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven taught modules totalling 180 credits: six core modules (Law for Construction, Construction Business and Enterprise, Collaborative Working, Advanced Construction Technology, Planning and Managing Construction Work, and Professional Practice and Procedure for Construction and Engineering Management), plus a choice of a Postgraduate Research Project or a Professional or Work-based Project. Four core modules are shared with other construction management courses, and a UK or European field trip is included.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to senior management positions as project managers, construction managers and project development officers, at employers such as National Grid, Balfour Beatty and VINCI Construction. An optional internship module is available, which the student sources.

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