Construction Management and Engineering (including Professional Practice) MSc - Postgraduate MA/MSc courses

Deepen your knowledge or change careers into the construction industry with ourConstruction Management and Engineering masters.This course also features the opportunity to undertake a professional placement in its second year.

Location: Aston University, Birmingham

Taking a project life-cycle view from design to construction and asset management, this course covers the fundamental and contemporary issues in construction management and engineering outlined by key professional bodies (e.g. Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), Association of Project Managers (APM), Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors (RICS) and Charted Institute of Building (CIOB)) and from different construction sectors (e.g. buildings, infrastructure) perspectives.

The learning experience will be supported with frequent touchpoints with the industry. The aim is to equip practitioners with cutting-edge knowledge, and necessary management and problem-solving skills

The course is specifically designed to create reflective professionals who may want to deepen their knowledge or change careers into the construction industry with advanced construction management and engineering knowledge and skills.

The difference between this course and the MScConstruction Management and Engineeringcourse is that this one features a professional placement. Students are responsible for finding their own work placement, with the help of our award-winning Careers and Placements Team, who have helped so many of our students to secure placement and work opportunities. Aston is 3rd in the UK for the number of students taking a sandwich year (HESA 2018), showing just how much we encourage students getting professional experience and how successful we are at enabling them to secure work placements. Take a look at our specific placement information and support. Please find more about the time frame under ‘Learning, teaching and assessment.

What youll learn

The aim of the course is to provide a detailed and advanced grounding in the fundamental principles, critical skills and applicable practices required by the Construction Engineering and Management professionals. This will enable construction professionals to develop their knowledge of the project and business environment, key functions and processes and their ability to apply knowledge to solve complex project and organisational issues.

You will develop the ability to manage complex construction projects, make operational, strategic and financial decisions under conditions of risk, and contribute to the performance of projects and organisations.

The course will equip construction professionals with the necessary analytical tools and skills that will enable you to tackle the complex local and global challenges in Construction Engineering and Management.

• A 2.2 in a first degree (BEng/BSc) in a construction related discipline or equivalent international qualification.
  Or
• A 2.1 degree in a non-cognate discipline (or equivalent international qualification in a non-cognate discipline) but with experience in the construction industry

As well as:

• Two professional references - at least one must be from an academic referee
•  A completed application form.

To be accepted onto our programmes, you must be able to satisfy the University's English language requirements. The level required will depend on the programme you are applying for. We strive to make your application process as easy as possible, however in all cases we reserve the right to request an English language qualification and / or conduct an interview.

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications including:

• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL
• PTE Academic
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• Password
• Duolingo English Test (for entry onto Pre-Sessional English programmes, and direct entry courses starting in January 2022 and September 2022, excluding Aston Medical School, OSPAP, and Postgraduate Research degree programmes).
• Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 

This course is specifically designed to create reflective professionals who may want to deepen their knowledge to upskill or change careers into the construction industry, as you will learn advanced construction management and engineering theories and skills.

The course aims to develop the transferrable and professional skillset of future construction professionals with critical thinking, effective communication and teamwork, leadership and management, and innovative problem solving that are necessary to meet evolving challenges in Construction Engineering and Management.
 
International students

Aston University is a diverse, close community and welcomes international students on many of our postgraduate programmes. Students from over 120 different countries chose to study with us every year and Aston is not only a great place to study, based in the centre of Birmingham its also a great place to live.

Post-study work visa

Aston University welcomed the creation of a new immigration route which will enable international students to remain in the UK for two years after they have completed their studies to find work. The new post-study work visa will apply to international students starting undergraduate and postgraduate courses from 2020. More information on post-work visas.