MSc Construction Project Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

The sector is in great need of new talent, with hundreds of thousands of new workers required in the UK over the next five years, including around 30,000 in the West Midlands. Our Construction Project Management postgraduate course will equip you with the blend of technical knowledge and managerial competencies you will need to take the lead on future projects in this field.

Department: Department of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 18 months FT / 3 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Workforce Resource Management, Legal and statutory control of construction projects, Procurement, Tendering and Bid Management, Modern Methods of Construction, Sustainability, Applied Project Management, Major Research Project.

Career pathways

Career routes include construction project manager, construction site manager, construction manager, building control officer, civil engineer and building surveyor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSc Construction Project Management – A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent. A relevant UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution. To apply, you must have five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,500 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,750 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 18 months FT / 3 years PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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