Oxford Brookes University

What you'll study

This masters integrates technical, commercial and managerial aspects of delivering construction projects. Core topics typically cover project planning and control, procurement and contract strategies, cost and commercial management, risk and value management, and sustainability in construction. You will also study legal principles and contract administration relevant to the UK market, and explore digital construction topics such as building information modelling (BIM) and project information management.

• Project Planning & Control – scheduling techniques, programme management and use of planning software.
• Construction Contracts & Law – standard forms, contract administration and dispute avoidance.
• Cost Management & Estimating – cost planning, procurement strategies and commercial control.
• Risk, Quality & Value Management – risk assessment and mitigation, quality assurance and value engineering.
• Digital Construction & BIM – collaborative information management, BIM processes and related technologies.
• Sustainability & Construction Technology – low-carbon design, materials and methods for sustainable delivery.
• Research Methods & Dissertation or Project – research skills followed by an individual dissertation or practice-based project on a topic in construction project management.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold an honours degree in a relevant subject such as construction, civil engineering, architecture, surveying or a closely related discipline. Candidates with substantial relevant professional experience, HND/HNC plus experience, or recognised technical qualifications may also be considered. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency to the level required by the university; specific accepted qualifications and any pre-sessional options are detailed by the admissions team.

Career prospects

Graduates move into roles across the construction and infrastructure sectors. Typical career paths include construction/project manager, contracts or commercial manager, planning and programme manager, cost consultant or quantity surveyor, site manager, BIM manager and client-side project management. The programme also prepares those who wish to progress to chartered status with professional bodies or to continue into research and doctoral study.

Why study at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes combines applied teaching with strong industry links in the built environment. The course is designed with a practice focus, including case studies, site visits and input from industry practitioners, and is supported by facilities for project and digital construction work. The university has established connections with regional and national employers, which help with live projects, guest lectures and employability support. Students benefit from research-active staff in construction management and related subjects, and from a campus location that provides good access to the UK construction market while offering a student-focused learning environment.