PgC/PgD/MSc Construction Project Management
About this course
- Faculty: Faculty of Advanced Technology
- Course Length: Full-time 1 year
Part-time 3 years - Entry Requirements:
Academic requirements either:
An honours degree at Grade 2:2 or above in a discipline relevant to Built Environment such as Architecture, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Project Management or Quantity Surveying or An honours degree at Grade 2:2 in a non-construction subject with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the construction environment or Relevant experience and an appropriate professional qualification such as RICS, RIBA, CIOB, MICE and MIStructE.
Normally APEL will not be considered as part of the entry criteria and students will typically be expected to undertake all assessments on the award.
This MSc is practice-based and research-focused. The practice base is grounded in a problem solving approach to complex and strategic issues encountered on construction projects. Students will be involved in case studies and field trips that may include one international field trip. Students are expected to make a financial contribution towards the cost of any international trip.
This course is suited to candidates who are already engaged in the industry or who are seeking a career in construction project management. Graduates have a very strong record in gaining employment and/or promotion. This award has recently been accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has recently revalidated Glamorgan University as an Accredited Centre and application for approval of this award is sought.
The research focus is supplied via research-active staff directly involved in the development and delivery of the course and via contributions from visiting research fellows. The course offers three entry opportunities each year (ie. October, February and April).
Brief Overview:The University of Glamorgan is an RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ) Partnership Institution. This programme of study is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to deal with planning, control and operation of construction projects at a senior level. It is accredited by RICS.
