MSc International Construction Management and Engineering

Overview

This course has been created to help construction professionals become more effective by developing the generic and specialist project management skills required in the construction industry. It is designed to develop and enhance the skills of civil engineers and other construction professionals who feel that their earlier training has not prepared them adequately for managerial responsibility. It prepares students for challenges of the changing and increasingly global construction industry.

The course covers construction processes from inception and feasibility, design, contact and construction through to commissioning and maintenance. Particular emphasis is placed on financial, planning and management aspects of a project life cycle. The flexible nature of the course offers you the opportunity to strengthen existing technical and engineering skills.

This course is taught in the School of Civil Engineering, which is ranked 6th in The Guardian league table and 8th in The Sunday Times league table.

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Duration: 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time)
Start date: September
Course fees: UK/EU: £10,000; International: £16,500
Scholarships: Scholarships worth up to £5,000 available
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Accreditation: This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) undergraduate first degree by the Joint Board of Moderators under licence from the UK regulator the Engineering Council.

This course is also accredited by EUR-ACE, the European quality label for engineering degree programmes at Bachelor and Master level.

Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2013. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules.

If you are looking to start your studies in September 2014 a list of modules will be available shortly in the 2014 brochure.

All of our MSc courses operate on a credit-based modular system. A standard module is typically worth 15 credits and the research project is worth 60 credits. You are required to take modules totalling 180 credits.

Compulsory modules	Credits
Applied Construction Management	15
Research Project	60
Project Management	15
Advanced Project Management	15
Procurement Management	15
Whole Life Asset Management	15
Optional modules (study 45 credits)
Strategic Management in Construction	15
Funding for Projects	15
Risk Management	15
Design and Management of Structures in Earthquake Zones	15
Value Management	30
Deterioration and Maintenance of Pavements	15

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

Career options

Upon graduation you may expect to find employment in the construction industry as a Construction Manager. Opportunities also exist with multidisciplinary consulting organisations. Many of our graduates return to work for government agencies and other large client organisations.

Entry requirements

A degree equivalent to a UK second class honours (2.2) degree or higher in civil engineering or a related subject. Industrial experience is preferable. Consideration will be given to professionally qualified and experienced candidates without formal academic qualifications. Applications from non-cognate disciplines may also be considered.

English language requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You will need to meet our minimum requirements for one of the following recognised English language tests: the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Pearson Test of English Academic.

How to apply

The easiest and quickest way to apply for one of our masters courses is to apply online. This way, you can also track your application at each stage of the process. However, if you prefer, you can download an application form to print out and complete. Once complete, please return this, along with the correct documents to our Engineering Admissions Hub either via email or post: Engineering PGT Admissions Hub, Faculty of Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.

If you require any further information please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team, e: pgcivil@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2302.