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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Forge a rewarding and successful career on our MSc Construction Project Management course. Globally recognised for its quality and expert delivery, it’s an extremely popular, industry respected course. During this course you’ll develop a critical awareness of contemporary issues in construction project management, informed by leading edge construction technology, research and practice. You’ll gain an understanding of how to apply emerging principles and project management skills to standard and unpredictable workplace scenarios.As you progress you’ll gain a detailed understanding of effective methods and control actions which can be applied within construction project management and the engineering process. The themes of sustainability, enterprise, employability and internationalisation are central to the programme of study, so you’ll be well equipped to forge a rewarding and successful career.The course includes lots of opportunities for you to develop personal, interpersonal and project-personnel skills and study areas that are relevant to your work and interests.The development of leadership and team building skills is a cornerstone of the course and you’ll attend a bespoke residential workshop, hosted by an internationally renowned management development company, in the heart of the Lake District National Park.You’ll be taught by a highly qualified academic team, including professors, lecturers, research staff and industry experts, giving you a great professional, academic and intellectual experience.Studying in one of the most intense engineering and manufacturing areas in the UK, you’ll benefit from our new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC).
This module is concerned with developing your planning, control and decision-making skills in the context of programming and execution of complex projects.
On this module you'll develop a co-ordinated professional approach to the assessment and management of risk. This will be in relation to construction engineering and management processes, building services systems and installations, fire safety, security and insurance.
This module will concern the development of the study of construction techniques and processes with regard to the production of contemporary buildings. You will extend your knowledge with regard to the use of materials, advanced technologies and the assembly of components.
The aim of this module is to consider the requirements and applications of health, welfare and safety legislation relevant to construction, engineering and associated industries. You'll develop your understanding of health and safety and the development of systems and cultures. This will be taught with an emphasis on human factors and continuous improvement processes.
On this module, you'll evaluate the role of the Project Manager looking at the human aspects of project management. You'll develop requisite attributes and skills for the professional Project Manager.
During this module you'll develop your generic and sector-specific advanced project management skills required in the AEC and related supply chain business management remits. It'll provide a basis for critical thinking and analysis, cognisant of the three core drivers of: sustainable development, internationalisation, enterprise and employability.
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop and showcase your skills in independent research and produce a high standard dissertation, fit for publishing. You will be required to couple both academic research and investigation skills in order to study and reflect critically.
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