Construction Project Management
Develop your own management approach and lead construction projects with confidence.
You can choose to study this course part-time, and start in September or January. The course durations vary slightly: 2 years (September starts) or 28 months (January starts). Course content and modules remain the same.
in the region for postgraduates progressing into senior roles.
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026
Explore the complex world of construction and property, working alongside professionals and industry experts as you develop the skills and knowledge to progress into management roles.
You’ll examine the technological, economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political and sociological factors shaping construction projects. You'll also develop your own management approach, learning to solve complex problems and make effective decisions.
While studying you can become a student member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), with opportunities for networking, site visits and online industry resources.
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Develop your own approach to leading people, projects and change
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Build the ability to solve complex problems and make confident management decisions
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Prepare for senior management roles across construction and the wider property sector
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Gain industry-relevant expertise through a professionally recognised course
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Prepare for a wide range of management and project roles in the construction and property industries.
Develop the expertise, judgement and confidence to progress into management roles.
You’ll be equipped to lead people, manage complex projects, solve problems and make informed decisions in a fast-changing industry. Your skills can support progression into roles such as construction project manager, site manager, development manager or consultant, helping you build a rewarding, long-term career.
Teaching and modules
Explore management theory and practice, drawing on real-life examples from a range of organisations.
By examining effective and ineffective management approaches, you'll develop your own management style and be able to apply what you've learned.
You'll also explore production management, procurement and project management systems, alongside risk and value management, so you're ready to approach complex construction projects from different perspectives.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Economic, Political and Legal Framework (15 credits)
- Project Management Systems (15 credits)
- Risk and Value Management (15 credits)
- Management Theory (15 credits)
- Production Management (15 credits)
- Management Practice (15 credits)
- Research Design and Methods (15 credits)
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Into ARU
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MSc/MA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example if the MSc/MA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Joseph Ofori-KuraguSenior Lecturer
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Dr Olalekan OshodiLecturer
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Dr Christian HenjeweleSenior Lecturer
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Dr Richard BrettDeputy Head of School
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.