MSc Construction and Project Management Higher Level Apprenticeship at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Management-focused master's in construction and project management, integrating technical knowledge of design, engineering and construction with financial, legal, IT, commercial and managerial skills across the project life cycle from inception and feasibility to commissioning and maintenance. The primary focus is project management, applicable in any industry. Delivered as a work/study Higher Level Apprenticeship for people already employed (or with a firm job offer) in the construction sector, fully funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE), with one day per week released for study. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Joint Board of Moderators.

Department: Natural and Built Environment | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: Entry year 2027/28 | Study mode: part-time (apprenticeship route) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Principles of project management applied to design, engineering and construction problems, including construction economics and finance, strategic management, information systems, construction law and international construction markets, with guest lectures, case studies and optional site visits.

Career pathways

Designed for those in, or with a firm offer of, employment in the construction sector, supporting progression within their employing company.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant Science, Engineering, Architecture, Management or Social Science discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants without this who hold a relevant professional qualification and appropriate experience are considered case by case. Applicants must upload a CV and a letter of employer support stating the employer supports the application, will release the applicant one day per week, and, for existing employees, that the qualification is needed for a new role. Eligibility (fully DfE-funded): minimum school leaving age in Northern Ireland; eligible to work in Northern Ireland; 'settled' in Northern Ireland and ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years, or with indefinite leave to enter or remain; working for a company with a base in Northern Ireland. Not open to international applicants. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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