Duration:
1 year (September start)
18 months (January start)
Number of credits:
MSc – 180
Start date(s):
September 2026
January 2027
The MSc Construction Management and Digital Innovation prepares you to become a forward-thinking construction and engineering project manager, capable of delivering complex projects with a focus on sustainability and digital innovation.
You will develop the knowledge and skills to make data-driven decisions, using tools such as BIM and AI to enhance project outcomes and address the challenges of modern construction and engineering.
You will build advanced expertise in core areas of construction and engineering project management, sustainability, and risk management, learning how to apply these principles in real-world contexts. By combining digital tools with professional and ethical leadership, you will be equipped to manage projects efficiently while promoting sustainable and innovative practices.
Throughout the course, you will:
- Develop advanced project management skills for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects
- Apply data-driven and AI-enhanced decision-making to improve project outcomes
- Explore sustainable practices and manage risk and uncertainty
- Build professional and ethical leadership capabilities
- Conduct research and develop innovative solutions to contemporary project management challenges
You will learn through an industry-aligned curriculum that emphasises practical application and professional relevance. All modules are compulsory, ensuring you gain a consistent foundation across core competencies. The research project allows you to apply your analytical and digital skills to develop entrepreneurial solutions to real engineering challenges.
The programme is designed to support both UK and international graduates, as well as early- to mid-career professionals, in progressing into project management roles in the engineering, infrastructure, and construction sectors. By integrating digital innovation with sustainable practice, it reflects the expectations of contemporary industry and professional bodies.
By the end of the MSc, you will be equipped to lead complex construction and engineering projects with confidence, making informed, data-driven, and sustainable decisions. You will graduate ready to advance your career in construction and engineering project management, with the expertise to deliver measurable impact in the built environment.
Accreditation
We will be seeking accreditation from the following professional bodies:
- Chartered Institution of Building (CIOB)
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Modules
- Data Analytics and AI
- Management of Engineering Innovation
- BIM for Project Management
- Project Management Principles
- Research Project
These are the current planned modules on this course and may be subject to change.
Careers
The MSc Construction Management and Digital Innovation is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in construction, engineering, and infrastructure project management. The programme is mapped to the competencies required by relevant professional bodies, ensuring that your learning is vocationally relevant and aligned with industry expectations.
Graduates are well prepared for a variety of roles, including:
- Engineering and construction project manager
- BIM manager
- Project coordinator or support roles within contracting organisations, consultancies, client bodies, and public sector organisations
The programme also provides a strong foundation for further professional development and progression towards chartered status with relevant professional bodies. The combination of technical, managerial, digital, and professional skills ensures that graduates can contribute effectively to projects of all sizes, from small-scale initiatives to major infrastructure developments.
Learning and Assessment
How you’ll learn:
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, experiential workshops, and practical sessions, supported by guided independent study. The programme is designed to develop critical thinking and the ability to apply theory to real-world practice, while fostering collaboration and peer learning within a diverse student cohort.
You will also have opportunities to engage with industry through case studies, site visits, and guest lectures, helping to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional application.
How you’ll be assessed:
Assessment is designed to reflect professional practice and uses a variety of methods, including individual and group-based tasks. This approach enables you to develop independent learning, teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills.
The programme culminates in a 60-credit contemporary research project, where you can choose a consultancy-focused, entrepreneurial, or applied research project. You will also have the flexibility to select the format of your output, whether as a strategic proposal, reflective log, or presentation, demonstrating your ability to apply research and analytical skills to real-world engineering and construction challenges.
Hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities
Based at the Dorothy Buchanan Building, a modern hub for learning and innovation, you’ll have access to a range of specialist facilities designed for practical, hands-on learning.
The building features project studios, digital and environmental laboratories, an engineering and fabrication workshop, a CAD suite, and creative breakout spaces.
These resources give you the space and equipment to experiment, design, and develop solutions to real-world challenges across sustainability, computing, and the built environment.
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Applying
UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Specific entry requirements
2:2 or above in built environment related subject, or equivalent work and professional experience assessed on an individual basis.
General entry requirements
International postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Specific entry requirements
2:2 or above in built environment related subject, or equivalent work and professional experience assessed on an individual basis.
General entry requirements
Fees and funding
UK students
Tuition fees
| Entry date | MSc |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | £11,250 |
| January 2027 | £11,250 |
Prices shown are for the first year of your degree.
Funding your studies
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
International students
Tuition fees
| Entry date | MSc |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | £18,980 |
| January 2027 | £18,980 |
Prices shown are for the first year of your degree.
Funding your studies
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
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