MSc Construction and Civil Engineering Management

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Introduction

Develop the skills you need to lead and manage teams in a variety of roles in the construction sector with our Chartered Institute of Building accredited Masters degree. Study in Chelmsford or online.

Already have an ARU degree? You may be eligible for our Alumni Scholarship for students starting postgraduate courses.

Whether you're a civil engineer looking for a management qualification, you're new to a construction management role, or you're looking to advance to a management position, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to succeed as a manager in the building sector. You'll develop your own management style and have the opportunity to consolidate your new skills by carrying out your own research or work-based project.

Our eight key modules are designed to give you a deep understanding of the role of a manager throughout the entire construction process, whether they're leading and managing teams or solving construction-related problems. You'll therefore enhance your employability as a manager in a wide range of roles across the built environment sector.

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Facilities

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Outstanding student support

Students on our Construction and Civil Engineering Management degree course can benefit from

  • varied, interactive and engaging course content and activities, whether they're studying on campus or through Canvas, our Learning Management System (LMS)
  • careers advice, help and resources from our Employability Service
  • full-time- part-time and distance learning options, offering you the flexibility to study around your other commitments.

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Accreditation

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The Chartered Institute of Building

Our Construction and Civil Engineering MSc degree is accredited by The Chartered Association of Building (CIOB). Once you've completed three years of on-the-job experience, you'll be eligible to apply for Chartered Status with CIOB.

Careers

Construction and civil engineering managers are responsible for the practical management and planning of every stage of a construction project. They ensure building projects are completed safely, within budget and on time. Our Construction and Civil Engineering MSc is designed to give you a deep understanding of the role of a manager throughout the entire construction process, whether they're leading and managing teams or solving construction-related problems. You'll therefore enhance your employability as a manager in a wide range of roles across the built environment sector.

Whether you're already in a management position, or looking to advance to one, you'll learn how to approach the personnel and practical elements of management. You'll discover and hone your own management style, developing your knowledge, skills and confidence along the way.

Our Employability Service is here to work with you throughout your time at ARU and after your graduate. You can consult them for careers, CV, job searching, application and interview advice online and over the phone. You can also take advantage of our Employability Programme, which helps you hone the skills employers say they want in graduates, as well as an online portal packed with useful careers resources.

Mechanical engineering graduate Rosaliyo Samuel

Rosaliyo

"At ARU, I feel positive about what I can do and what my prospects could be. I feel so excited and proud to call myself an engineer."

Rosaliyo

Mechanical Engineering

Rosaliyo's story

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