Project Management in the Built Environment at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

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Course summary

Our MSc in Project Management in the Built Environment is ideal for anyone with ambitions to manage projects within the sector. The course is designed to meet the growing demand for project managers in the industry who can oversee the entire life cycle of any project, including unique and specialist developments. We consult with companies and organisations to ensure our course content retains practical relevance. Our Professional Liaison Group (PLG) is made up of practitioners in the field. They provide advice on existing and proposed courses of study, on research activities and consultancy work. We have strong links with prominent companies in the sector, such as Mace, Willmott Dixon and BAM Construction. Our alumni network spans the globe, working in countries including:

  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • USA.
The MSc is available as a one-year, full-time (FT) programme. Or as a part-time on campus or part-time distance-learning (DL) programme, which is normally taken over two years and is extendable up to five years.

Modules

  • People, Leadership and Organisations (30 credits)
  • Project Planning, Control and Risk (30 credits)
  • Construction Law and Procurement (30 credits)
  • Managing Technology for Sustainable Environments (30 credits)
  • Applied Research Methods (10 credits)
- Project (or Integrated Studies/ Project) (50 credits)

Assessment method

Assessment methods used on this course Assessment is designed to equip students with the skills required for employment in the Construction Industries and includes:

  • Presentations
  • Report writing
  • Briefing documents
  • BIM modelling
  • Spreadsheets
  • Online quizzes
All assessment is 100% coursework, there are no exams.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Institute of Building
  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of

How to apply

International applicants

If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.

Entry requirements

The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline. We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees, who can evidence substantiated & relevant experience in construction. Industry professionals with suitable practice qualifications (e.g MRICS, MCIOB) - demonstrating ability to study at master's level, are also encouraged to apply.


English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component

If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications

https://www.brookes.ac.uk/international/applying-to-arriving/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10300 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10300 Year 1
Scotland £10300 Year 1
Wales £10300 Year 1
EU £17150 Year 1
International £17150 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Project Management in the Built Environment at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS