About the course

This two-year MA will give you transferable skills in project management and specialist knowledge about construction projects. The course covers how to plan construction projects, how to manage supply chains, how to keep people working together, and how to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) for a more efficient construction process. Strong demand for construction project managers means there will be significant opportunities for you to take up a well-paid, challenging and international career. The course is aligned with the academic requirements of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). In you second year, for one semester you will have the chance to undertake study in another country or join a research group. This valuable experience will enhance your employability and further develop your theoretical and practical skills. Graduates of this qualification will have full CIOB academic exemption. Once they have gained three to five years’ relevant work experience may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

　　This course will open up opportunities in management roles in construction-related organisations, particularly internationally-driven contracting companies. Past graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Arup, Arcadis, BAM Construct UK, BDP, Bouygues Construction, Carillion, Kier Group, Laing O’Rourke, Mace, Mott MacDonald, Ryder Architecture, Sir Robert McAlpine, Skanska and Turner & Townsend. Job roles have included BIM coordinators, design managers, digital engineers, directors, management consultants, project managers and technical specialists. The course could also lead you to a postgraduate research degree such as an MPhil, PhD or Professional Doctorate. If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university. Whatever you decide to do, you will have the transferable skills that employers expect from a Masters graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 2 (January), 2027	Newcastle-upon-Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northumbria University

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree. Those with an equivalent professional qualification and substantial experience in practice may be considered.

　　International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northumbria University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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