PgCert Project Management in Construction at University of Salford

Programme overview

The PgCert is an exit award of the MSc Project Management in Construction at Peel Park campus. The programme is accredited by RICS, CIOB and APM (full masters award) and prepares graduates for integrated project management in the built environment.

Intake: January 2027; September 2027 | Study mode: full-time, part-time, distance learning, with placement | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Culture and Change Management, Procurement, Construction Teams, Contracts Management and Practice, Process Management in Construction, Lean Production and Construction Principles, Project Management Practice, and BIM and Digital Transformation in the Built Environment; the MSc adds a dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles in construction companies, project management consultancies and government departments across architecture, engineering and construction, including built environment, civil engineering, heavy engineering, offshore and petrochemical industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second class honours degree, from graduates of a broad range of subjects (arts, sciences, law or business) or construction professionals. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (equivalents accepted). Alternative route: Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL or APEL). Stated for the MSc Project Management in Construction programme and its exit awards.

Intake: January 2027; September 2027

Duration: Full-time: One year; Part-time: 28 months; Distance learning: 32 months; With placement: Two years

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