Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

Construction is an exciting global industry and Construction Managers play a crucial role at the heart of it, responsible for directing operations within building projects - from project planning, contract administration and safety management, through to cost and quality control.

This course will develop your knowledge of the fundamental principles of construction management to the processes and dynamics of live project work. You’ll gain a critical understanding of the role that management plays in industry processes, and examine the technological processes and associated business functions widely seen in the UK and across international environments.

Through the application of research methods, you'll advance your ability to identify innovation and continuous development in the industry. Our MSc Construction Management course provides you with a framework for understanding the unique role of a construction manager, with a key focus on the management of construction projects from the perspective of the construction contractor.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is aimed at both professionals or graduates wishing to pursue a career managing construction projects.

It is suitable for professionals already working in the construction industries who aspire to senior management positions. Additionally, this course is suitable for undergraduate students in related subject areas, looking to progress to a managerial and technical programme.

Key Features

  • Professional Accreditation | This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), ensuring course content meets both quality and relevance.

  • Specialist Workshops and Facilities | Benefit from our industry-standard facilities, right in the heart of Nottingham's city centre. You’ll have hands-on access to our workshops and laboratories, supported by our team of expert technicians, enabling you to test, learn and research for yourself.

  • Flexible Study Options | Our study routes are designed to be flexible and will support part-time learners wanting to balance further study alongside employment.

    Key Statistics

  • Top 2 Ranking | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).

  • Student Satisfaction | 100% of MSc Construction Management full-time students are satisfied with the quality of their course (PTES 2024).
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Nottingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Nottingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2121 Civil engineers
    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    1122 Production managers and directors in construction
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    1251 Property, housing and estate managers
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Nottingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction