MSc Construction Project Management

Study Mode Full-time
Year of Entry 2024/25
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MSc

Construction Project Management

Join a fast-track course to develop the skills you'll need in construction project management for private or public sector clients and construction companies.

Everything you need to know...

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    What is the fee?

    Home: £10,310 for the course
    International/EU: £17,205 for the course

  • Time

    How long will I study?

    1 Year

  • Location

    Where will I study?

    City Campus

  • Date

    When do I start?

    September 2024
    January 2025


Work Placement Route

For international students wishing to undertake a placement as part of this course, you must apply to MSc Construction Project Management (Work Experience) route. Transferring to the work experience route later will not be possible due to visa restrictions.

Course summary

  • Gain key managerial skills for a range of construction project management roles.
  • Learn to plan, programme, procure, develop and manage construction projects, both logistically and contractually.
  • Understand industry dynamics and fundamental economic principles, critical thinking and analysis.
  • Develop the knowledge you’ll need to manage the context surrounding projects of all sizes. 

This is a fast-track conversion course for first-degree holders from unrelated disciplines, and existing practitioners, who want to become Chartered Surveyors through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Accredited by
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

This course is accredited by the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).



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How you learn

Watch lecturer Tony Cheetham talk about Construction, Real Estate and Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University.

At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive.

You’ll benefit from a range of 'experiential' teaching, learning and reflective assessment techniques. The course has a hands-on focus – you’ll work frequently with other students on the Construction Project Management course and in the wider built environment disciplines.

You learn through

  • lectures and seminars
  • tutorials and dialogue
  • presentations
  • site visits
  • visiting speakers
  • projects
  • experiential learning and roleplay

Course leaders and tutors

Ron Middleton
Ron Middleton
Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University

Applied learning

Work placements

You’ll have the chance to work on an international project – experiencing the project management of a real site and the challenges associated with working on a live project for a client. You’ll work with local practitioners and other experts, gaining insights from the professionals working in that location.

Live projects

You’ll complete intensive study weeks which allow you to work on complex, professional briefs with other students – further building your professional experience. 

Field trips

Previously the international project has taken place in Canada, with assistance from international firms. You may also have the opportunity to study and work abroad and gain hands-on experience of the education environment – with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available to support costs for overseas study.

Networking opportunities

Our course content meets Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) requirements and also reflects our long-standing relationships with placement and graduate employers in the sector.


Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

  • construction project management
  • site management 
  • surveying 
  • business management 
  • the infrastructure sector

There are many employment opportunities for construction project managers with regional, national and international construction and civil engineering contractors. 

After completing the course, you’ll be able to proceed to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ Assessment of Professional Competence or the Chartered Institute of Building's professional development programme.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

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Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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Natural and Built Environment Facilities Tour

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Equipment and facilities

On this course you work with

  • Microsoft Office suite such as Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio and Project
  • other specialist packages used for construction

Entry requirements

All students

Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in any discipline.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet the exact academic entry requirements but have significant relevant experience, on application you will be referred to our course leader, who will evaluate your experience, this may involve an informal conversation either in person or by other media.

If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 overall score with a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Additional information for EU/International students

If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.

For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.


Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.

Final year

Compulsory modules

Module
Credits
Assessment
Applied Construction Production Management
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Applied International Project
Credits 15
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Applied Research Methods And Dissertation
Credits 45
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Construction Law & Professional Context
Credits 15
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Economics And The Built Environment
Credits 15
Assessment Exam(100%)
Health And Safety Management
Credits 15
Assessment Coursework(100%)
Project Planning And Contractual Issues
Credits 30
Assessment Coursework(70%) , Practical(30%)
Sustainable Building Technology
Credits 15
Assessment Coursework(100%)

Fees and funding

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.

If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.

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Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

General course additional costs

Additional costs for construction and surveying courses (PDF, 333.8KB)
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Non-repayable grant of £3,000 per year for three years

Offering four scholarships for undergraduate students joining the department in September 2020 on an eligible course.

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Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

Student success story
David Ajala

‘It was a really easy decision for me to stay on at Hallam, after the positive experience I had at undergrad. My main focus was on the management side of things, which has taught me to be more efficient in my work.’

David Ajala, MSc Construction Project Management

 

How do I apply?

You apply for this course via our online application form.

You can also use the application form above to apply for future years of entry.

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