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Master of Science in Management in Construction including Professional Placement

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Our Management in Construction MSc is ideal for graduate construction managers, civil/structural engineers and surveyors looking to start a career in construction management.Please note: from September 2026 entry onwards, the course title will be Construction Management MSc. The delivery and content of the course remain the same.This industry-accredited course is suitable for anyone with a background in the built environment who wants to progress into the management of projects. It combines the study of industry techniques with advanced construction management issues and projects.You will gain an extensive knowledge of legal and contractual systems relevant to the construction industry. In addition, you will learn how design and construction work is priced and how these prices are used to control costs within a firm.You will also focus on the systems used to control the quality and safety measures on a project. As well as how to manage and build relationships between contributing parties working on a project.Through a research thesis, you will be able to choose an area of specialisation. This can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.Throughout this, you will be supervised by a member of our research active academic staff. This ensures our staff are in touch with the latest industry thinking and bring best practice to your studies.The research groups within the Sustainable Technology Research Centre cover a wide range of topics, including:land usebuilding design and constructionrecycling waste materialsefficient energy use and distributionwater resources (hydraulics)monitoring using remote sensing.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Building

    18th out of 37 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 151
    109 72%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    28th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    5th

    10

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