MSc Construction and Project Management
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
The MSc Construction and Project Management offered by Westford Uni Online in collaboration with Abertay University is for professionals in the industry who look forward to progressing to managerial and leadership roles.
This degree program focuses on management, planning, execution and leadership theories that can be applied by experts in the field of construction. At the same time, the program covers subject maters that are distinct as well as essential to the growth of experts in the field. These subject matters include but are not limited to – innovation in design and health, safety & environmental management.
Assessment of this degree program is conducted through assignments, presentations, and dissertations. The programme is embedded with new theories and best-practices, to assure efficiency and support learners with remaining updated about the latest trends in the industry.
Westford Uni Online aims to create corporate-ready individuals who will be able to advance in their careers or implement their learning outcomes to self-owned businesses, yielding into professional growth. By the end of the degree course, learners will be able to:
Program Highlights
- Address the challenges of managing complex construction projects for the built environment.
- Deliver solutions which enable efficient and effective use of limited resources whilst recognising environmental concerns and changing social requirements.
- Undertake in-depth investigation in areas of interest relevant to construction management.
- Enable students to acquire tools to operate in senior positions of leadership and decision-making.
- Undertake, plan and report on a concentrated period of applied study which integrates knowledge gained, while working to a restricted timescale.
Why you should do this Program
Academic excellence
This MSc programme is taught through an amalgamation of academic modules, training for technical & soft skills and updating existing knowledge to meet present-day industry standards. It is designed in a manner that ensures professionals have the required knowledge and practice to progress in their careers. The curriculum is comprised of courses, that have international recognition. It is created as well as delivered by, prominent and qualified faculty members at Westford Uni Online. Degree programs are delivered with keen attention to high-quality teaching, ground-breaking research and extensive links with employers and business leaders in the UK and around the world.
Progression Opportunities
The modules and sessions address topics and cover study material that are deemed essential for professionals to further grow in their careers with updated knowledge and best practices applicable to the industry. Additionally, the degrees are widely recognised, which gives professionals an opportunity to bank on the credibility of the programme that they are pursuing. Many of Westford Uni Online’s students have attested to receiving promotions and acquiring senior managerial positions soon after completion of their postgraduate degrees with the institution.
Affordability
There are four pillars of strength that Westford is founded upon-
- Delivery of quality education
- Accessibility
- Credibility and
- Affordability
Westford Uni Online offers flexible payment methods. These benefits are in addition to the various scholarships that can be availed at Westford Uni Online.
Independent and International Classroom
One of the most interesting factors about the blended learning approach is that it offers professionals with the flexibility of pursuing education as per their convenience as well as pace. The online-taught programs are recorded and shared with students who they have missed a class. Over and above the flexibility factor, students get a unique opportunity to study and network with professionals in different parts of the world, giving them a real-time peek into how different theories can be applied in different parts of the world. Connecting to an international student base helps professional develop a clearer and thorough understanding of taught theories. Learners also receive the opportunity to visit UAE to attend sessions and to visit UK to attend their graduation ceremonies.
Admissions
Curriculum
Upon completion of MSc Construction and Project Management through Westford Uni Online, students will be awarded up to 180 credits and a postgraduation degree awarded by Abertay University.
- Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
- Innovation in Design.
- Project Management.
- International Business and Management.
- Building Information Modelling & Asset Management
- Research Methods
- MSc Dissertation
Career Opportunities
- Project Manager
- Site Engineer
- Construction Manager
- Project Engineer