MSc Construction and Project Management

Become highly skilled in efficient project management techniques covering all aspects of onsite construction.

Course detail

Start Date

January,September

Duration

Full-time: 12 months (Sep start) or 16 months (Jan start) | Part-time: 24 months (Sep start) or 28 months (Jan start)

Award Title

MSc

UCAS Code

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Programme Overview

If you want to improve your project management skills and move into senior construction roles, this MSc in Construction and Project management is for you.

You’ll learn how to manage construction projects of all sizes successfully and sustainably. The programme covers the technical, managerial and entrepreneurial topics relating to complex construction projects. 

You’ll develop your research skills by completing a dissertation on a construction topic you want to explore further, supported by our academic staff. 

 

Designed and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of leading academics, the course is supported by input from real-world industrial practitioners. We have many years’ experience in environmental and civil engineering postgraduate education.

When you graduate, you will be highly skilled in efficient project management techniques covering all aspects of onsite construction and be able to overcome the challenges that construction management entails.

The programme can be studied full-time for one year or part-time over two years.

Industry Placement

Please note: you'll be registered on the MSc Construction and Project Management, which includes a research project. All students will get the opportunity to apply to undertake an industrial placement as an alternative to the research project. Placements, subject to availability, are on a competitive basis and are subject to an application and interview with the placement provider. If successful, you will be moved on to the MSc Construction and Project Management with Industrial Practise.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should have

  • At least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent qualifications in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management and other construction related disciplines.
  • Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.

 

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world. Please select the country of your qualification from the searchable list below to view entry requirements. If you have different qualifications to those listed, please contact us using the form below.

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Academic Requirements

Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 on the 5-point scale in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree from BUET of 4 years or more, or a Master's degree, with a minimum score of 60% or 3.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licencié with a minimum score of 12 or 60% iin either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/Título  score of 65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%, in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/a or a Título/Título de Bacharel with a mimimum score of 65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d’Etudues Supérieures de Commerce; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Maîtrise / Master sans thèse; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalauréat with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/Título/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4- 6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/Máster with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalář degree with a minimum score of 2.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado or Título with a minimum score of 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, Título  or Título de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require an Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkalárpróf with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of a 2.2 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Título de Licenciado/Titulo or Grado/Título de Maestro/Maestría with a minimum GPA of 7.5 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a 4 year Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 70%, or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or 60% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / Inżynier with a minimum score of 4 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bakalár (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado / Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale)in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+ in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.

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Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.


All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.

Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.

For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.

 

How the Course Works

Full-time on-campus students will complete the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the Master’s dissertation module completed in term three.

Part-time on-campus students will complete the degree in two years: Year one consists of two terms, and Year two of three terms with the Master's dissertation module completed in the final term.

The Master’s project is an independent research project under guidance of supervisors.

Learning and Assessment

The taught course will be assessed using a combination of written coursework, presentations, examinations and portfolios, and a written dissertation. Formal examinations, class tests and reports will also feature where relevant.

You’ll be exposed to a variety of teaching, learning and assessment practices throughout the programme. This includes lectures, seminars, written/oral presentations and project work.

Field trips and industrial visits are used to develop appreciation of the practical application of research methods and data analysis.

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Upon Graduation, You Will Have the Knowledge and Skills To Effectively:

  • Address the major challenges of managing complex construction projects for the built environment.

  • Critically evaluate project proposals for building developments.

  • Investigate the issues of environmental impact and sustainable design within construction practices.

  • Deliver construction solutions efficiently while balancing concerns such as planning, budgeting, environmental safety, manpower and construction materials.

  • Lead projects in senior positions.

  • Understand all technical and practical aspects needed to manage a successful construction project from start to finish.

Information for International Applicants

Please provide certified proof of your English language level. Our accredited International English Foundation Course can help. To further enhance your academic English, Intensive English for Academic Purposes can help you achieve your potential.

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Modules

Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)

Increasingly many organisations have recognised that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of legislative compliance. This module presents a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. This module enables those interested in the role of project management to examine the policy, legal & ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner.

Innovation in Design (EEM516)

This project module focuses on the theory and practice of identifying and implementing innovation of products and systems in organisations. It provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect on analytical, design, planning and evaluation tools that have been included in the programme and to apply these to the design and construction processes of a project that requires innovation and mimics the real-world feasibility design stage of a Civil and Environmental Engineering project.

Project Management (BMT530) (BMT530)

The complexity of project management and the tools and techniques to support successful management. Carry out an investigation into a project failure and recommend alternative actions which could have been taken. Module content: Project analysis and planning; Managing projects; Project management methodologies.

International Business and Management (BMT406) (BMT406)

The different approaches to management of organisational resources in different international settings and of the practical challenges of cross-cultural management. Module content: Introduction: The theoretical background; International business strategies; International and cross-cultural management; Managing in international context - culture and communications; Contemporary issues in managing international business.

BIM & Asset Management (EEM508)

This module examines BIM principles investigating the: 1) discipline-specific BIM perspectives and 2) digital tools for central, efficient, and secure sharing of data/information on physical and functional characteristics of a structure, forming a reliable basis for decisions from earliest conception to demolition.

MSc Dissertation (EEM517)

Individual in-depth investigation of a particular aspect of your own specialism.

Research Methods (ANF514) (ANF514)

This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures, with hands-on practical lab sessions using both quantitative and/or qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management (EEM500)

Increasingly many organisations have recognised that the environment is a management issue and not just a matter of legislative compliance. This module presents a series of practical management tools with which environmental issues can be managed, within both the public and private sector. This module enables those interested in the role of project management to examine the policy, legal & ethical framework in which projects operate and to develop the necessary skills to manage diverse teams in a sustainable manner.

Innovation in Design (EEM516)

This project module focuses on the theory and practice of identifying and implementing innovation of products and systems in organisations. It provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect on analytical, design, planning and evaluation tools that have been included in the programme and to apply these to the design and construction processes of a project that requires innovation and mimics the real-world feasibility design stage of a Civil and Environmental Engineering project.

Project Management (BMT530) (BMT530)

The complexity of project management and the tools and techniques to support successful management. Carry out an investigation into a project failure and recommend alternative actions which could have been taken. Module content: Project analysis and planning; Managing projects; Project management methodologies.

International Business and Management (BMT406) (BMT406)

The different approaches to management of organisational resources in different international settings and of the practical challenges of cross-cultural management. Module content: Introduction: The theoretical background; International business strategies; International and cross-cultural management; Managing in international context - culture and communications; Contemporary issues in managing international business.

BIM & Asset Management (EEM508)

This module examines BIM principles investigating the: 1) discipline-specific BIM perspectives and 2) digital tools for central, efficient, and secure sharing of data/information on physical and functional characteristics of a structure, forming a reliable basis for decisions from earliest conception to demolition.

Research Methods (ANF514) (ANF514)

This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught in lectures, with hands-on practical lab sessions using both quantitative and/or qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice.

MSc Dissertation (Industrial Practise) EEM518 (EEM518)

This modules provides the opportunity to undertake individually an in-depth work-based investigation in a relevant area of interest within the industry, consolidating theory and examining practice and providing a basis for the writing of a substantial dissertation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be able to assume technical and managerial roles in the civil engineering and construction industry and can work in academia.

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Fees & funding

Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below and scroll down to find the Postgraduate section.

More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs in our postgraduate taught fees and funding section.

Scholarships

The scholarships below are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course. 

Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship

This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

International Postgraduate Abertay Scholarships

This £3,000 award is open to all prospective new international postgraduate students at Abertay University.

Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility located at the heart of the University, providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community and researchers. 

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Join us as a Postgraduate

When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you’ll join a community of creative like-minded scholars. You will be working in our dedicated study and social spaces – a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.

You’ll benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.

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