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Introduction

In a nutshell

This course has now closed for new international applications for January 2025.

Effective built environment project managers balance processes, technology and people to successfully deliver developments and infrastructure projects. Build a highly-desirable skill set for career opportunities in this field with our Project Management in Construction postgraduate degree.

Developed for individuals and organisations managing change in a fast-paced environment, the course places emphasis on integration in projects and leadership in performance improvement. Led by academics and industry practitioners, you will learn to plan, organise, secure and manage people and technological resources. You will understand how to manage control mechanisms, stakeholders, budgeting, contracts and information.

Designed to prime you for a senior project management role, you'll be educated to the highest industry and professional standards. The MSc in Project Management in Construction is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association for Project Management (APM).

International applicant? Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

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You will:

Learn to critically evaluate current construction processes and practice, and have the confidence to propose alternative improvements
Understand how analyse organisation challenges in delivering projects, and apply your knowledge to design and implement strategies for change
Build the skills to plan and manage construction projects and project information, and understand what is needed to lead and work effectively in project teams

Placement

options available

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

This is for you if...

1.

You want to develop the skills needed to manage change in fast-moving business and project environments

2.

You're a graduate seeking to expand your skills and knowledge for a future project-based career role

3.

You're already working in the built environment and want to formalise your knowledge for career progression

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

This postgraduate course is recommended for graduates from a broad range of subject areas, including the arts, sciences, law or business, as a gateway to a future construction sector career.

This course is also relevant for current architecture, engineering and construction professionals as preparation for future senior roles in industry.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, however we do accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

The full masters award in Project Management in Construction is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association for Project Management (APM). Accreditation by the RICS allows exemption from their academic entry requirements.

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

You must have a minimum of a second class honours degree.

International student entry requirements

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

For more information or enquires about this scheme, please contact: [email protected]

Learn more about the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

In the construction industry, project management has increasingly moved away from traditional approaches to be more integrated, fusing together the design and construction elements once viewed as separate management disciplines. For a graduate entering construction management, you will need to be ready to cope with high demands and expectations.

By providing you with both technical knowledge, and crucial skills in stakeholder management, strategic planning, communications and problem-solving, the course is ideal preparation for roles working in the architecture, engineering and construction industries. This course has an exceptionally high graduate employment rate, with alumni now working in the built environment, civil engineering, heavy engineering, offshore and petrochemical industries.

As a construction project manager, you will typically find roles in a wide range of organisations, including construction companies, project management consultancies, and government departments.

FURTHER STUDY

You might also choose to take your subject interest further with postgraduate research. Our Centre for Urban Processes, Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Environments is home to PhD and Research Master’s opportunities exploring how we can enhance our built environments at local, national and international scales.

Explore our Doctoral School to learn more about research training, support and opportunities.

A taste of what you could become

A project manager

A construction manager

A development lead

A project strategist

And more...

Career Links

We have excellent links with the local, national and international architecture, engineering and construction industries. These networks provide context for your studies and help inform our curriculum development.
We invite industry guest lecturers from the built environment to share their insight and expertise with you. We also organise site visits with local construction companies - if you are a full-time student on campus, this will help you to visualise what you learn and apply it to a real-world context.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

23,561 / years