International Construction Management and Engineering

University of Leeds
Postgraduate MSc (Eng) Full-time 12 Months Business and management studiesCivil engineeringArchitecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

Our MSc in International Construction Management and Engineering will help you develop a “whole life” understanding of constructed facilities and infrastructure. We'll prepare you for the challenges of the ever-evolving global construction industry with a focus on the risk, planning and management aspects of the constructed life cycle. You’ll also explore construction processes from inception and feasibility, design, procurement and construction through to commissioning, maintenance, renewal and decommissioning.

At Leeds, our 'internationally excellent' research helps shape your course, meaning you’ll be learning the latest innovations in this area. Throughout the course, you’ll gain the specialist knowledge you’ll need to contribute to and manage projects in the construction industry, alongside building an extensive professional skill set sought after in the international construction industry.

Graduates who have studied this degree have utilised their advanced skills learned on the course to pursue their career goals in everything from construction project management and planning to engineering and consultancy — so the career opportunities are vast.

Why study at Leeds:

  • Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in civil engineering and construction management.

  • Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas sought after in industry such as project and construction management, risk management, procurement, sustainability and whole-life infrastructure management.

  • Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain industry experience in managing a project, whilst building professional skills in research, decision making and planning.

  • Access research-grade equipment and specialist facilities that will enhance your learning throughout the course, including high-performance computing, structural remodelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) packages.

  • Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and industrial experience across many relevant areas in construction management and engineering.

  • Enhance your career prospects and join our successful alumni who have pursued careers in large corporations worldwide including AECOM, UGCC and African Development Bank.

  • Master the most up-to-date practices and techniques recognised in industry on a course that has been directly informed and advised by the Industrial Advisory Committee and the Institution of Civil Engineers.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1139 Functional managers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc (Eng)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Civil engineering, Architecture and planning, Building and construction