General Entry Requirements

You are normally expected to have successfully completed an honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and have appropriate work experience. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Additional Criteria

• If English is not your first language you will need to complete a Secure English Language Test at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no band less than 5.5.

• Honours degree in an appropriate construction discipline; orProfessional body membership in an appropriate construction discipline e.g. Chartered Construction Manager, Chartered Builder, Chartered Surveyor, Chartered Architect, Chartered or Incorporated Engineer; or

• Qualifications and/or experience equivalent to (1) and (2) e.g. Higher National Certificate or Diploma and substantial experience at a senior level in construction; or a non-cognate degree, and experience working over a long period in construction

Aims of the Programme

The principal aims of the programme are to:

• provide intellectual challenge and enhance understanding and judgment

• promote the value of communication and team work in a workplace environment

• encourage a commitment to life-long learning through continuing professional development and professional body membership

• develop a systems and innovative thinking in a strategic approach to problem-solving and decision making in construction project management

• develop understanting of the sustainability agent, linking lower carbon to lower cost

• evaluate the effects of global changes on the construction industry

• apply theoretical knowledge and the skills of analysis and information gathering to the resolution of complex operational problems

• provide a platform for the industry-based research at doctoral level

• enhance the career prospects of succesful graduates

Programme Structure

The programme comprises 4 x 30 credit HE7 modules plus a 60 credit Dissertation module, totalling 180 credits at Level HE7.