MSc Construction and Project Management 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. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Joint Board of Moderators (meeting the Further Learning requirement for Chartered Engineer registration, subject to holding an accredited bachelor degree).

Department: Natural and Built Environment | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: Entry year 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | 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

Graduates have been well received by local, national and international companies; the management focus supports career progression in construction and other industries.

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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. Apply ideally by 30 June 2027 for a late September start; a deposit is required to secure a place. 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (ROI nationals resident in ROI) rate. Single year of study; subject to annual inflationary increase. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International fee (EU Other students are charged the same). Single year of study; subject to annual inflationary increase. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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