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MSc Sustainable Construction Management

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years full-time with placement, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Develop the skills to become a specialised project manager of complex sustainable projects with Solent's MSc Sustainable Construction Management degree. Contribute to tackling the social, economic, and environmental issues of the construction industry, and learn how to balance and optimise construction decision processes.

This stimulating course provides specialist knowledge in the construction management of sustainable buildings - the curriculum enables you to adopt a holistic approach to the management of construction using key sustainability techniques.

Real-world activities, including site visits and live briefs, emphasise the vision and skills needed to shape your future as a sustainability specialist in the construction management field, utilising different approaches to reduce the impact of buildings through intelligent construction management, both in the UK and international markets, and contribute to making construction a safe environment for site workers.

Throughout the course, you'll delve into initiatives and regulations that promote sustainable construction practices. The focus is on providing you with the knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure construction projects adhere to specific standards for emissions, energy usage, materials, waste management, and water efficiency.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a related discipline

  • Applicants with relevant industry experience may be considered.
  • Applicants may also be required to send a portfolio and may be contacted for an interview either face to face or through Skype.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Student Destinations

We work with our industry partners to facilitate employment opportunities for students, and we continue to develop new relationships with the industry. We use our contacts to provide students with real-world employability skills such as guest lectures, site visits, and live briefs.

Graduates could consider roles such as:

  • Sustainable construction manager
  • Sustainability champion in construction companies
  • Sustainable building assessor
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Passivhaus Designer
  • BREEAM Accredited Practitioner

Module Details

Core modules

  • Building Information Management
  • Strategic Construction Project Management
  • Sustainable Building - Strategies and Assessment
  • Sustainable Construction Project Analysis
  • Research Dissertation

Placement

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