Course description
Be it sustainable development, or the fine details of finance for infrastructure - enter the world of construction and infrastructure with the project management skills to set you apart.
During your during your time on this course you will evaluate the methods, research, and risks of everything involved with effectively managing a construction project. Graduating with a sought-after combination of people and technical skill, you will be well equipped to implement strategic solutions and organisational structures.
This course enables theoretical and conceptual exploration of construction project management issues whilst also stressing the essential practical aspects such as project control mechanisms, resource management, budgeting and cost management, stakeholder management, contract management, IT applications, and information management.
Important and emerging construction industry issues are woven into your course experience and assessment activities, with your core Construction Project Management Professional Practice Unit being delivered in partnership with industry partner organisations. This provides you with the opportunity to be exposed to the challenging and exciting environment of contemporary civil engineering and construction projects.
The MSc in Construction Project Management is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is listed by the Joint Board of Moderators (JMB) as being an Approved Further Learning Scheme for Chartered Engineer status.
Teaching and learning
Assessment of the taught part of the programme is via a combination of formal written examinations and coursework assignments, which will include group work and oral presentations. Some assessment is based on online material provided by the Association for Project Management (APM) and PRINCE2 (a process-based method for effective project management).
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| People and Organisations | ENGM60011 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Project Management Research Methods | ENGM60050 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Fundamentals of Project Management | ENGM60061 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Construction Project Management Professional Practice | ENGM60092 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Project Planning and Control | ENGM62012 | 15 | Mandatory |
| MoP Dissertation | ENGM63000 | 60 | Mandatory |
| Sustainable Development for Projects | ENGM60021 | 15 | Optional |
| Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure Management | ENGM60022 | 15 | Optional |
| Risk Management | ENGM60032 | 15 | Optional |
| Project Finance for Infrastructure Projects | ENGM64011 | 15 | Optional |
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Additional fee information
Due to the competition for places and limited availability, if you are made an offer to study this course we require a deposit of £1,000 to secure your place. The deposit amount will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register on the course.
You will have 6 weeks from the date on your offer letter to log in and accept your offer and make the £1,000 deposit payment to secure your place.
Refund Policy
The deposit is non-refundable, except in the following situations:
- you fail to meet the conditions of your offer (see below for further information); and/or
- you are refused a visa or entry clearance to enter the UK (proof must be submitted)
Proof required for Refund
If an offer has been made specifying an English Language condition which you do not meet, the Admissions Team will require the official certificate of an English Language test taken after the date of offer as evidence that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions for a refund to be approved. Any English Language certificate provided with your initial application (which is below our minimum requirement) will not be accepted as proof that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions, as this certificate will predate the offer.
If an offer has been made specifying an academic condition, the Admissions Team will require an official transcript/document showing that you have not met this academic condition, as evidence for a refund to be approved.
The Admissions Team reserves the right to refuse to refund any deposit payments that do not fall within the exceptions outlined above.
Scholarships and bursaries
Across our institution, we offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.
The University of Manchester is committed to widening participation in master's study, and allocates £300,000 in funding each year. Our Manchester Masters Bursaries are aimed at widening access to master's courses by removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from underrepresented groups.
For more information, see the Fees and funding page or visit the University of Manchester funding for masters courses website for more information.
Facilities
When it comes to learning facilities, the Home of Engineering and Materials at The University of Manchester is unmatched.
Purpose-built and ready to take to take on some of the world’s most pressing issues, you can enjoy over 1200 informal study spaces, high-spec teaching and research labs, and not to mention lecture theatres equipped with high-density Wi-Fi and power to every seat.
In the words of Senior Lecturer, Dr Tim Craft: “This space smooths the journey to industry in many enriching ways, enabling cross-discipline collaborations to take flight much akin to those experienced within a rewarding engineering career.”