Why choose this course?
Designed in consultation with RICS, CIOB and employers, the course develops skills and attitudes with regard to construction, culture and business environment. It encourages social and cultural awareness and builds on responsiveness and coping strategies necessary in the global construction market.
You will develop:
- a systematic understanding of, and competence in, the technological and managerial processes associated with construction management in national and international environments
- your knowledge of health and safety, sustainability, ethics and social responsibility within the construction industry.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in January. Please visit the website for more information.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Any questions?
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418
Please note the following information for applicants
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Entry requirements: Please see the
Applying section
Starting: September and January
Course length: One year full-time or two years part-time
Study location: City site
Fees and funding:
Please visit our fees page for full details.
Please note that the fee amounts stated increase each year in line with inflation.
What will I study?
Modules
Please find below module details for full-time and part-time study.
Full-time, One Year
- Integrated Working (15 credit points)
- Managing Construction Technology (15 credit points)
- Managing Construction Projects One (15 credit points)
- Managing Organisations and People (15 credit points)
- Construction Business Environment (15 credit points)
- Construction Health and Safety (15 credit points)
- Legal Studies (15 credit points)
- Managing Construction Projects Two (15 credit points)
- Postgraduate Research Skills and Dissertation (60 credit points)
Part-time, Year One
- Integrated Working (15 credit points)
- Managing Construction Technology (15 credit points)
- Managing Construction Projects One (15 credit points)
- Construction Business Environment (15 credit points)
- Postgraduate Research Skills and Dissertation (60 credit points) (continued in Year Two)
Part-time, Year Two
- Construction Health and Safety (15 credit points)
- Legal Studies (15 credit points)
- Managing Construction Projects Two (15 credit points)
- Managing Organisation and People (15 credit points)
- Postgraduate Research Skills and Dissertation (60 credit points in total)(continued from Year One)
How will I learn?
The course can be studied in any of the following ways:
- one year full-time (generally consolidated into two days per week)
- part-time - one day a week, two years
Individual modules from the course may be studied on a continuing professional development (CPD) basis.
Who teaches on this course?
Course Leader: Alan Hurst
Chris Coffey
Professor Christine Pasquire
Dr Mukesh Kashyap
Aimie Rimmington
Peter Ramsay-Dawber
Dr Graham Dickens
Ian Spruce
How will I be taught?
- The course is delivered by NTU tutors, invited practitioners and industry experts.
- Teaching and learning methods include lectures, workshops, interactive seminars and projects.
International field trip
Each year the MSc Construction Management students have the opportunity to take part in an international field trip.
The trip gives an international perspective to the course and introduces students to some of the real-world challenges in the construction industry
Find out more about:
Dissertation
The Postgraduate Dissertation module places an emphasis on autonomous and independent learning. It is instrumental in enabling students to embed and integrate knowledge, understanding and skills in a professional context, and to develop, improve and demonstrate their abilities to undertake high quality research and critical analysis and reflection.
Site visits
We understand the importance of keeping up-to-date with industry progress so we organise regular visits to construction sites and national exhibitions. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an international study visit. You will be assessed on the learning outcomes of each module.
How will I be assessed?
There are a variety of assessment methods including:
- examinations
- assignments (including essays, case studies, portfolios and presentations)
- group projects
- a dissertation.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Resources
Our virtual learning environment - NTU Online Workspace (NOW) - enables students to access their university resources from anywhere in the world. It delivers learning materials, information and news relevant to your course and includes communication features such as email and discussion boards.
Our lecturers have an excellent reputation for being approachable with an open-door policy. They are also specialists working at the cutting edge of research, ensuring that the course content benefits from their experience, enthusiasm and extensive knowledge.
Newly refurbished buildings
During the 2010 spring term the newly refurbished Newton and Arkwright buildings reopened after an extensive regeneration project.
These impressive Grade II* listed buildings, designed by Hopkins, have undergone a multi-million pound transformation and now provide beautiful, light studio space, dedicated CAD rooms, a brand new Student Services Centre, state-of-the-art lecture theatres and seminar rooms, and a range of social spaces.
Special benefits
Students may change between the pathways to suit their changing circumstances if required.
Any questions?
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Your career development
NTU has one of the best graduate employment records in the UK because our courses give you the skills today's employers need.
Students from this course will graduate with improved professional and technical skills in the managerial, economic, legal, and business skills needed in the construction sector.
Many graduates have gone on to successful careers in both the private and public sectors and others have continued studying to PhD level.
Although this course does not offer formal placements, it is vocationally focused and benefits from strong links with industry.
Entry requirements
You will need a good construction-related UK honours degree, minimum 2.2 (or equivalent), or corporate membership of an approved professional institution.
We welcome applications from mature applicants with non-standard qualifications who have relevant work experience. These applications will be considered on an individual basis.
International and EU students also need to meet the English language requirements. Also see the full list of alternative qualifications for EU and international students.
How to apply
Applications should be made directly to the University via the online application form.
You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:
- a copy of your university / college qualification certificate
- a copy of your university / college qualification transcript
- a copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).
If you do not have a first degree in an appropriate subject, but extensive work experience, a reference will be required.
Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.
Study routes
- One year full-time - generally consolidated into two days per week
- Part-time - one day a week, two - five years
Both pathways commence in:
Students may change between the pathways to suit their changing circumstances if required.
Individual modules from the course may be studied on a continuing professional development (CPD) basis.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
There are also opportunities for International students to apply for a scholarship for the course starting in January. Please visit the website for more information.
Other funding opportunities
The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the fees and funding section of the website.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Any questions?
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418
"I did my undergraduate degree in Building surveying at NTU, but during my work placement at a surveying firm I undertook a substantial amount of construction management and realised this was the career I wanted to pursue.
"The tutors were very helpful always on hand to help with any issues and to give career and interview advice. The content of the course was a mixture of Construction Theory and Management practices.
"The China trip was the highlight of the course. It was combination of site visits, university lectures and tourist opportunities. We got to see some amazing sites, including a visit to a site where 120 skyscrapers were being built! It was an interesting trip where we got to see the contrast between the old and the new modern influences coming to China from the West.
"The trip definitely reinforced what I'd learnt from both of my degrees and my time in industry. The trip also influenced my dissertation topic which was based on sustainable high rise buildings. I believe it improved our cultural understanding of China and also brought us together as a learning group.
"Other highlights of the course include new friends and only two exams! Having just two exams and lots of coursework was just right for me.
"Just before I graduated I gained a place on the National Grid postgraduate training programme. This is a new, two-year programme for people with a postgraduate degree and at least one year's work experience. The job will involve a combination of construction and electrical work, along a project management route."
