MSc Industrial Construction Management at Swansea University

Programme overview

MSc Industrial Construction Management is a campus-based master's at Bay Campus, developed and delivered with more than 20 industry leaders and described as the UK's only industry-led MSc in construction management. It combines technical construction knowledge with project management, finance and sustainability.

Faculty: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules cover construction methods and temporary works coordination, construction methods in building and infrastructure works, leading and managing projects, financial management for projects and sustainable operations management, followed by a 60-credit group project.

Career pathways

Roles include construction project manager, site manager, contracts manager, construction engineer, temporary works coordinator, BIM specialist, quantity surveyor, cost engineer and procurement manager, as well as health, safety and sustainability roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2 (or equivalent) or above in a BSc or BEng in Engineering, Management or a closely related subject. No prior knowledge of management is required. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent such as the Swansea University English Test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; tuition fees for years after the first rise by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 1 year; tuition fees for years after the first rise by 3%. Source

Intake: September

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

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