MSc Construction Project Management with Professional Practice Placement

Module: 7CN001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will develop construction project skills, identify, review and analyse project management best practice guidelines and discuss aspects of planning and controlling projects. Evaluation of industry techniques and tools, using manual and computer methods for planning and control will be undertaken.

Module: 7AT003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Building Information Modelling (or BIM) is fast becoming an integral aspect of the construction industry. This new approach goes beyond the norms of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and opens up the possibility to integrate 3D modelling and digital information into the entire construction process. In this module you will critically investigate and analyse the theory behind BIM and how it is implemented throughout all phases of the design and construction process. We will look at the financial and business benefits that BIM can offer and how new emerging technologies and standards impact on its application for designers, constructors and facilities managers. In addition we will also look at the practical implementation of BIM through the use of industry standard software tools.

Module: 7ET023

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The MSc Dissertation enables you to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area directly linked to your subject area and interests. This will ensure that you undertake scholarly work that further develops an aspect of the taught material and thereby contributes to your personal development and training towards professional practice. This module evidences your transformation from undergraduate to master’s level achievement through the process and production of a recognised research output in your subject area.

Module: 7CN017

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of contract law and law of tort and their application to projects. Contract law considers the requirements for a legally binding agreement, with particular emphasis on the formation of a contract, the contents of a contract, forms of contract and remedies for breach. Law of tort law examines the requirements for liability in negligence and outlines of the other torts relevant to the construction industry. The module includes an introduction to the English legal system and dispute resolution.

Module: 7CN004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Management of the operational construction project including the major processes together with the leadership and management issues that support the completion of successful projects.

Module: 7CN031

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will enable students to gain valuable industrial experience by undertaking a work placement. A portfolio will be used to gather records of the tasks undertaken and experienced gained

Module: 7ET022

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

By studying this module you will develop the personal and professional skills required to design and undertake research in your chosen subject area at post graduate level.

Module: 7CN005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The strategic management of the business case for programmes and projects from the concept, design and definition stages through to implementation of the built or finished product. Strategic advice and management to and for the client including finance and investment.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £7112 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £7278 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £14834 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £14950 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

A second-class honours degree in a construction related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. Students are selected using application form and references in the first instance. However, if you have a compatible non-cognate degree and/or have relevant industrial experience you may be interviewed and if successful offered a place on the Masters course or on the postgraduate certificate version of the course with the potential to extend this to a full Master’s degree. or A Postgraduate Certificate in a construction related discipline, or a related subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

• English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification
• Please use the following link to see the range of English Language Pre-Sessional courses and related Pre-Masters courses offered by the University of Wolverhampton International Academy.
• For further information relating to overseas qualification please use the following link

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,750 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.