MSc Construction Science and Management - Full-time

Master

In Lincoln

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lincoln

  • Duration

    1 Year

Lincoln’s MSc Construction Science and Management responds to the global challenges that built environments face: changes in climate, technology, urbanisation, population dynamics, and governance. These challenges require innovative leadership from built environment professionals in order to adapt appropriately.

Recent graduates from construction and other related disciplines may find this programme beneficial to develop their technical knowledge and the management skills required for a fast track career in the construction industry. It is also suited to experienced construction professionals who aspire to senior management positions in the UK and overseas. It can also open up opportunities to progress to MPhil/PhD research studies in the fields of construction science, construction technology, and construction management.

The programme is designed around the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Education Framework, and the curriculum has been developed in collaboration with industry partners. The programme content is informed by state-of-the-art research carried out by academics across the School of Architecture and the Built Environment. This includes research on latest trends in lean and sustainable construction. The programme is offered as a one-year full-time modular course or two-year flexible modular course.

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Location

Start date

Lincoln (Lincolnshire)
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About this course

This Chartered Institute of Building accredited programme is designed to further develop students' knowledge and understanding of the science of buildings, and the management of the construction process in order to fulfil their professional duties in creating, improving, and sustaining the built environment. It provides a holistic perspective of construction management processes and the global challenges facing the modern construction industry.

Construction/Project Manager
Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Production and Performance Managers in construction
BIM Manager/Coordinator
Planner/Estimator
Building Control Surveyor
Facilities Manager

First or second class honours degree in a relevant subject and preferably experience in practice. Applicants with significant industrial experience will be considered and invited to attend an interview.

Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The University of Lincoln has CIOB Accredited Centre Status.

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Subjects

  • Leadership
  • Governance
  • Construction
  • Built Environment
  • School
  • Project
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Full Time
  • Construction Training
  • Construction Technology
  • Development
  • Analysis
  • Professional

Course programme

Master's Level
  • Advanced Construction Law (Core)
  • Advanced Construction Technology and Innovation (Core)
  • BIM and Integrated Project Delivery (Core)
  • Construction Process Management and Professional Practice (Core)
  • Construction Project Organisation and Governance (Core)
  • Masters CSM Dissertation (Core)
  • Masters CSM Research Methods (Core)
  • Project and Contract Risk Management (Core)
  • Strategic Management and Leadership (Core)
  • Sustainable Building Design, Construction and Performance (Core)
Through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical exercises, site visits, field trips, and workshops with industry experts, this course aims to prepare students for a broad range of career paths within the construction sector.
Students can benefit from our research-active team of academic staff within the school, who have well-established links to industry through their research contributions and previous work experience.
The structure of the course will comprise a number of modules covering the subject areas required by the CIOB:

Term 1 modules:
  • Advanced Construction Law
  • Construction Process Management and Professional Practice
  • Project and Contract Risk Management
  • Sustainable Building Design, Construction and Performance
Term 2 modules:
  • Advanced Construction Technology and Innovation
  • BIM and Integrated Project Delivery
  • Construction Project Organisation and Governance
  • Strategic Management and Leadership

Additional information

FEE

Home/EU
£7,700

Home/EU
(including Alumni Scholarship 20% reduction )**
£6,160

International
£16,000

(Including International Alumni / Global Postgraduate Scholarship £2,000 reduction)**
£14,000

MSc Construction Science and Management - Full-time

Price on request