Course summary
Focus on the strategic management of construction projects, programmes and portfolios – and become a project leader in construction – with our MSc Project Management course. You’ll study the overall planning, control and coordination of construction projects from inception to completion. Emphasis is given to the early stages of project management and the interface with complex clients, including stakeholders with different objectives. You'll develop the knowledge and skills required to become a project manager, including the ability to:
- think strategically about construction projects
- provide leadership to an interdisciplinary team
- integrate the various sectors of the construction industry
- manage and motivate the diverse stakeholders in a construction project
- manage key interfaces throughout the project supply chain.
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Construction Project Management: from Inception to Site Delivery
- Construction Contract Law and Design Management
- Human Resource Management and Real Estate Development and Appraisal
- Project Management: Principles and Practice
- Research Skills
- Research dissertation.
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 | £12800 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £12800 | Whole course |
Scotland | £12800 | Whole course |
Wales | £12800 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £12800 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £12800 | Whole course |
EU | £30950 | Whole course |
International | £30950 | Whole course |
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
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH