MSc Construction Cost Management

Course overview

The university states that Reading is around 23 minutes from London by fast train. The course is delivered through intensive teaching weeks on campus, supported by online learning. The MSc Construction Cost Management is designed for students who want to enter professional practice in construction cost management or quantity surveying, including graduates whose previous degree may be in an unrelated discipline. The course focuses on the financial and cost management of construction projects, covering the project lifecycle from inception and design through construction and occupancy. You develop knowledge of: Construction cost management Quantity surveying Cost, time and quality management Construction contracts and procurement Sustainable construction Infrastructure development Construction economics Building Information Modelling (BIM) Research methods Project management The course also includes Autodesk Revit Foundations training at no additional cost. The program is accredited by CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors); the university states that successful completion satisfies the academic requirements for membership of these bodies

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

February 2027

Tuition fee

£26,450 / year

Initial deposit

The initial payment is 50% of the tuition fee after the scholarship deduction. The 50% payment is required whether or not the student receives a scholarship.

City

Reading

Country

England

Campus

Whiteknights Campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 undergraduate Honours degree, or equivalent non-UK qualification. If you have other qualifications and a number of years' relevant work experience, you are also welcome to apply.

Scholarships & discounts

If the academic qualification is equivalent to a UK First-Class degree (CGPA 3.6–4.0), the scholarship is £10,000. For a UK 2:1 equivalent degree, the scholarship is £9,000. For a UK 2:2 equivalent degree, the scholarship is £4,000.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

No — no Pre-CAS interview is required, according to the information we hold

Course modules

Compulsory Modules 1. Principles of Sustainable Construction Covers the economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainability in construction. 2. Construction Contract Law and Procurement Covers construction procurement, contract law, professional and ethical practice, and the legal framework governing construction contracts. 3. Infrastructure Development and Appraisal Looks at how infrastructure projects are planned, developed and financially appraised. 4. Research Skills Teaches you how to formulate a research problem, select research methods, analyse data and present findings. 5. Research Dissertation An independent research project where you investigate a construction-related problem using appropriate research methods. 6. BIM and Socio-technical Change Focuses on Building Information Modelling (BIM), technology, standards and management strategies in the built environment. 7. Construction Cost Planning and Economics Focuses on estimating, managing and controlling construction costs from feasibility through to demolition. Optional Modules You can choose from modules including: Business Innovation and Strategy Advanced Project Management Managing Construction Projects and the Offsite Interface Innovations in Digital Practice Optional modules can change, and the university does not guarantee that every optional module will be available to every student.