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Project Management (International) (Distance Learning), MSc

Our Master’s in Project Management (International) by distance learning allows graduates and professionals to update their skills in line with the evolving demands of the construction industry.

Whether you're already working in the construction industry or looking to start a career, this two-year master's in project management by distance learning prepares you for the demands and opportunities ahead.

Students on this course learn to demonstrate ways of matching design and production to the needs of the market for built space. It also helps you to think strategically and respond creatively to volatile economic conditions. We offer help with professional development and career progression in a challenging and growing field.

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We received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. This recognises our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.

School

Engineering

Duration

2 years part-time

Start month

September; January

2024/25 fees

To be confirmed

What you should know about this course

  • This course is available as a two-year distance-learning master’s degree
  • It teaches you to plan and control the allocation of resources, as well as to respond to the needs and changes of the market
  • It broadens your ability to think strategically and respond creatively in response to volatile economic conditions
  • The course is accredited by leading professional body the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Partnership Portfolio.

What you will study

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About the course team

You will be taught by experts who are both academic and professionally qualified individuals in construction, property and surveying practices. Our staff have a wide experience globally and our research and consultancy work inform academic delivery.

Entry requirements

If you are

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a Built Environment subject such as, Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying or Architecture.

Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience and membership of an appropriate professional body may be considered.

Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

You can also read our admissions policy.

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses. If you cannot find your country on this list, please contact international@gre.ac.uk.

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Further information about entry

  • Suitable applicants may be invited to an interview.
  • We welcome applications from mature students.

Available to overseas students?

Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.

How you will learn

Learning experience

Theory courses will be taught alongside other master's courses to encourage subject crossover and multidisciplinary views. You can attend a one-day study school twice a year but otherwise you study off-campus at your own pace.

Class sizes

The course is offered by distance learning and the intake can vary.

Independent learning

We encourage you to apply for RICS membership and to attend events and training opportunities.

Overall workload

Your overall workload is based on independent learning and you should expect to devote 10 hours of independent study for every 100 credits. Each module (except the dissertation) is worth 20 credits, so you should expect to study for 200 hours per module.

Assessment

All assessments are based on your course and project work. Each module has formal assessments, such as written essays and reports, which count towards your final grade. Some modules may include practice assessments, which allow you to receive feedback and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.

Fees and funding

Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

2024/25 fees

To be confirmed.

Funding your study

There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.

EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.

Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.

Financial support

If there any site visits or field trips, students may need to pay their own travel costs.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This course is aimed at individuals from built environment and architectural background seeking management and leadership roles within the construction, property and surveying practices industry. It also designed for mid-career professionals preparing to make the transition into the construction and property industries.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a dedicated employability team for postgraduate students to consult about specific opportunities relevant to the course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.

The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Support from the department

All students on Built Environment courses with us get access to Microsoft Project and RICS BCIS online. Additionally, joining societies such as RICS will help you network and can build skills and present new opportunities. We also provide pastoral support throughout your studies with us. Students have a personal tutor and access to training in study skills, dissertation preparation, methods and ethics and have access to advice on employability and careers.

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If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you can apply directly via our online application form.

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply via UCAS, directly via our online application form or via one of our in-country representatives. If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.