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MSc Project Management with Industry Placement at University of Reading - UCAS

University of Reading

Degree level: Postgraduate

MSc Project Management with Industry Placement (Taught)

Course summary

Develop advanced knowledge and skills of the discipline and practice of project management, and gain vital industry experience, with our MSc Project Management with Industry Placement course. This course has a distinctive focus on the strategic management of construction projects, programmes and portfolios - helping you to become a project leader in construction. You'll also have the opportunity to gain experience in a relevant role with an integrated industry placement. Graduates from any discipline are welcome. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/construction-management-and-engineering-pg/msc-project-management-with-industry-placement

Modules

Sample modules may include:

  • Principles of Sustainable Construction
  • Construction Contract Law and Procurement
  • Managing Construction Projects and the Offsite Interface
  • Infrastructure Development and Appraisal
  • Construction Cost Planning and Economics
  • Research Dissertation.
These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Please check our website for more details of our course structure.


Entry requirements

Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (good second class or above). If you have other qualifications and a number of years’ relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £13100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £13100 Year 1
Scotland £13100 Year 1
Wales £13100 Year 1
Channel Islands £13100 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £13100 Year 1
EU £31650 Year 1
International £31650 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for your first year will be the standard programme fee but for the placement year, you will only pay 15% of the programme fee.
MSc Project Management with Industry Placement at University of Reading - UCAS