Overview
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Construction managers have the critical role of organising and planning complex construction projects, ensuring that safety standards and procedures are met. Construction managers are highly trained professionals who are involved in a wide spectrum of projects ranging from simple residential dwellings to complex infrastructure projects. This profession involves a suite of skills which are essential to transforming the client’s brief through the management of the construction process up to the readiness for operation of that project.
This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a construction professional. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.
THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to begin or enhance your career as a professional construction manager
- You want to study an accredited programme and gain MRICS
- You want to specialise in construction management
The modules
You’ll study
| Yr | Semester | Autumn (UK) entry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sustainable and Innovative Construction Contract Administration and Practice |
| 2 | Law for Surveyors Procurement and Tendering |
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| 2 | 1 |
Electives (Choose 1)
Leading and Managing People
International Construction Management of Construction |
| 2 | Maintenance Management Postgraduate Project (continued) |
If you require further information about programme content, please view the full programme specification which sets out aims, intended learning outcomes and assessment methods. Please note that modules are subject to change.
| Yr | Semester | Spring (UK) entry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Sustainable and Innovative Construction Procurement and Tendering |
| 2 | Law for Surveyors Contract Administration and Practice |
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| 2 | 1 | Maintenance Management Management of Construction Postgraduate Project |
| 2 |
Electives (Choose 1)
Leading and Managing People
International Construction Postgraduate Project (continued) |
If you require further information about programme content, please view the full programme specification which sets out aims, intended learning outcomes and assessment methods. Please note that modules are subject to change.
How you’ll learn
Study methods
Studying online means taking control of when and where you study so you can study at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world. It means being able to balance your home and work life with your education so you can earn while you learn.
When you study at UCEM, you’ll be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.
You’ll be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides, which you can adapt to suit your needs, pace and lifestyle. Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone as you’ll be fully supported by tutors and fellow students throughout your journey.
The online learning experience
Your learning experience with UCEM will be fully supported through a range of activities on our VLE. You’ll also have access to UCEM’s valuable and comprehensive e-Library service, providing you with a wealth of subject-specific materials to support you throughout your studies.
Directed online learning (50%)
Watching videos and voice-over presentations
Undertaking exercises and quizzes linked to programme material
Each 20-credit module equates to a total of 200 study hours broken down between directed online learning, self-directed learning and assessment.
The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
YOUR COMMITMENT
The expected time commitment for the standard route is around 15-20 hours per week (based upon studying two modules per six-month semester).
Support
How you’ll be supported during your studies
While studying with UCEM, you’ll be fully supported on your programme by our friendly and informative academic and support teams who will be there to guide you from the moment you enrol until the day you graduate. They’ll assist you with your online learning experience, provide you with academic support and be there for you if you have any disability or wellbeing support needs.
Entry requirements
and access options
Don’t meet the entry requirements below?
If you do not the meet the entry requirements but would like to be considered for this programme, please get in touch with our friendly admissions team. Your application may still be considered or an alternative programme offered. We also offer a Postgraduate Access Programme which helps those who don’t currently meet the entry requirements to progress onto their chosen degree on completion.
Providing evidence
Evidence is required in the form of certificate or statements. You should send photocopies that have been verified by someone in a professional occupation. You can find out more on how to verify your documents.
Applications are assessed in accordance with the UCEM Code of Practice on Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning.
Academic requirement
A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent
English language requirement
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme.
You should have:
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature or an equivalent qualification
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council
- 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
- Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree that has been taught and examined in English can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
Academic requirement
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant field
Or
A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience
Or
A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience
English language requirement
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme.
You should have:
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature or an equivalent qualification
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council
- 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
- Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree that has been taught and examined in English can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
Fees and funding
Financial options
2021/22 academic year
£1,175 per module x 8 modules (usually students undertake 2 modules per semester).
Total programme fee £9,400
You can pay in a one-off transaction, per semester or per month. You can find out more about payment and options on our student finance page. LINK TO CORRECT PAGE WHEN BUILT or preferably show in an accordion here?
You may be eligible for funding for your studies. This programme is designated for Student Finance and students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland may apply for a Postgraduate Loan. Eligible students can apply for funding for up to £5,611 each academic year. The loan is then paid in three instalments throughout the academic year. It is also registered with the Skills Funding Agency for Professional and Career Development Loans.
Your programme fees are fixed for the duration of your studies. This means that the fee you pay per module will not increase from one year to the next, as long as you remain registered on the same programme. All learning resources required for successful completion of each module are provided as part of your fee. The core reading resources within each module will be provided via the specific VLE module pages and within the e-Library. Additional reference material and supplementary resources to support your studies are available through the UCEM e-Library.
Need a helping hand with your fees?
UCEM will fund up to 50% of the UCEM postgraduate programme fee for a limited number of new students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability and financial need.
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The UCEM Centenary Fund is designed to enable new students who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to progress, a career in the built environment to embark on a programme of academic study with us.
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Your career
Unlock your potential
As a graduate with a construction management Master’s degree, you’ll be highly sought after by employers for your wide range of technical and managerial skills. Your career options will be incredibly diverse, and no two days will be the same.
YOUR CAREER AT A GLANCE:
- Construction site management
- Estimation
- Site engineering
- Contracts surveying
- Planning
- Local authority surveying
- Maintenance management
- SME building company ownership/management
This programme is designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry’s professional bodies and allows entry to:
- CIOB chartered membership
- CABE chartered membership
- RICS chartered membership
You can find out more about your potential with our careers service.
“Our MSc Construction Management programme prepares you for an exciting career in construction by developing the specialised knowledge and skills required to interpret project designs, and plan, manage and implement the construction cycle from inception to practical completion in a sustainable manner. Our graduates are highly recognised in industry and our programme qualifies you to gain accreditation of the widely recognised CIOB and RICS professional bodies.”
Afolabi Dania
Programme Leader, MSc Construction Management
Application process
It’s time to apply
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Admissions Team
admissions@ucem.ac.uk
UK (Free): 0800 019 9697 (Option 1)
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Enquiries Team
enquiries@ucem.ac.uk
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Bridget Wells
Careers Adviser
b.wells@ucem.ac.uk
+44 (0)118 921 4392
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