MSc Construction Project Management Full time

My Programme 2021/22

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The Purpose of My Programme is to:

• Provide you with a source of information about your programme (which will be updated annually) and;

• Make you aware of some of the more important regulations under which your

Programme operates.

This document concentrates on Programme specific information. Members of your Programme Team (see section 4) will be happy to explain aspects in further detail as required. My Programme should be read alongside the My Napier resource, which contains useful information about the University as a whole. You can access My Napier at https://my.napier.ac.uk/ or by clicking any of the My Napier links in this document.

The content of this My Programme is correct at the point of production however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some information may change. Please regularly check My Napier, student newsletters and university emails for important updates. For TransNational Education (TNE) provision there is a distinct My University handbook written for you: MyUniversity -TNE and it replaces the My Napier references in this handbook.

1. Programme Leader Welcome

As Programme Leader for MSc Construction Project Management, on behalf of the staff members of the School of Engineering & the Built of Environment and the Programme Team, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the University. I look forward to working with you and supporting you during your time at Edinburgh Napier University. I hope you will have a fantastic time and make the most of all the opportunities that are available to you.

Welcome back to those of you who are continuing with your studies. Congratulations on your achievements to date. I and the rest of the Programme Team are looking forward to working with you again this session.

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The Programme Team hope that you will have an enjoyable, interesting and challenging year of researching and learning, which will provide a sound basis for the future.

Dr Andrew Brown D57 0131 455 2551 A.Brown3@napier.ac.uk

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2. Health and Safety

In the Event of an Emergency at an Edinburgh Campus

There are Security Offices at all of our main campuses. The main Control Room operates 24 hours a day and can be contacted at 0131 455 6119. If for any reason you feel that your personal safety is threatened on campus, please phone Police Scotland on 999 and if safe to do so Security Control on 0131 455 4444 and make your way to the campus Security office.

Health and Safety

Adherence to the University's safety practices is required. As a student, you must read and familiarise yourself with the University Fire and Emergency Procedures which can be found at myNapier H&S. For the safety of yourself and others, please also read the Safety Guide: myNapier Safety Guide

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3. About My Programme

Programme Philosophy

The MSc Construction Project Management programme exists to support the Construction Industries need for Management Professionals who can lead ever more complex construction project teams towards the successful completion and delivery of infrastructure and building projects. Demand for this role is ever increasing and the programme will provide you with the opportunity of working as a Construction Project Manager where you will be able to manage Construction Projects from their beginning to their end on behalf of the client organisation.

The overall philosophy of the Programme is to use a vocational approach with a high degree of practical application to create a high employability focus. At all stages, you will be encouraged to take an independent self-learning approach to developing a deep knowledge of the subject area.

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Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes Programme Aims:-

• To foster the advanced study of organisations, their management and the

changing external environmental context in which they operate; • To provide postgraduate students with the knowledge and advanced

functional skills required to pursue a career in Construction Project Management;

• To develop the intellectual capability of postgraduate students and to

stimulate enquiring and analytical approaches in the application of advanced theoretical principles and solution of practical problems in Construction Project Management;

• To develop further the postgraduate students’ skills in learning that will

underpin their ability to ensure that their technical and professional skills can be kept up-to-date in a fast changing world and that they appreciate the need for continuing professional development;

• To provide postgraduate students with practical and transferable skills,

such as oral and written communication, leadership, time management and team working to assist them in subsequent employment or further study.

In order for you to meet these objectives the MSc Construction Project Management has been designed to develop your personal and professional skills of independent thinking, critical analysis and reflective learning within the context of Project Management in the Construction Industry. This programme is intended to appeal to graduates from a wide range of built environment and management related disciplines; international applicants; management practitioners; and business professionals, of different ages and from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experience . This programme will enable you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge of contemporary Construction Project Management issues to current and future employers. The MSc Construction Project Management programme reflects the increasing diversity of the modern CPM environment, and is designed to develop graduates who can operate successfully in a rapidly changing economic climate. Studying this programme will provide you with the opportunity to cultivate your Construction Management and Project Management Management skills and understanding.

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Programme learning outcomes:

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas.

Knowledge and understanding:-

On completion of this programme of study you will have, or be able to:-

• A critical understanding of the principles and practice of effective

management of people and resources from a strategic and operational perspective in work organisations and in project management;

• A comprehensive knowledge of principles for identification, analysis and

management of financial and other risks in construction projects;

• A critical understanding of the sources of information and data and methodologies and techniques for collection, retrieval and analysis of such information and data in a variety of contexts;

• A broad knowledge of the principles of project appraisal and various

sources of finance for construction projects;

• A critical understanding of the principles of supply chain management, project procurement and the procedures associated with production of a project audit;

• A critical understanding of principles of project planning and control and

management techniques for effective and efficient use of manpower, plant, materials and other resources in the management of property and construction production operations.

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Skills and other attributes.

On completion of this programme of study you should be able to:-

• Critically apply appropriate theory, practice, professional standards and creativity to the analysis of managerial problems, evaluation of potential solutions and their implementation in construction project management;

• Identify problems and formulate solutions relating to the gathering and

analysis of complex information in a variety of contexts;

• Specify, select and evaluate techniques to facilitate solution of problems specifically in relation to construction project management;

• Develop and critically evaluate solutions to open-ended and complex

problems in project evaluation and implementation;

• Plan, monitor and manage, both group and individual projects and appreciate problems of control that can arise;

• Plan, conduct, report on and critically evaluate a project of individual

research;

• Select relevant information, evaluate research and evidence critically, and synthesise information from a number of sources;

• Communicate effectively orally, in writing and diagrammatically;

• Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry to demonstrate

independent and creative thought;

• Learn independently, reflect critically on his/her own academic, professional and technical performance and appreciate the need for continuing professional development.

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Programme Structure

Full Time Programme – September Start (12 months)

20 Credit 20 Credit 20 Credit Award

Trimester 1 (Sep - Dec)

Building Economics

(BSV11111)

Project Management

(BSV11101)

Project Appraisal and Finance

(BSV11102)

Postgraduate Certificate

(60 Credits)

Trimester 2 (Jan - May)

Production Management

(BSV11103)

Procurement Strategy

(BSV11104)

Project Risk Management

(BSV11105)

Postgraduate Diploma

(120 Credits)

Trimester 3 (May - Aug)

Dissertation (BSV11120) 60 Credits

Masters Degree

(180 Credits)

Full Time Programme – January Start (15 months)

20 Credit 20 Credit 20 Credit Award

Trimester 2 (Jan - May)

Production Management

(BSV11103)

Procurement Strategy

(BSV11104)

Project Risk Management

(BSV11105)

Postgraduate Certificate

(60 Credits)

Trimester 1 (Sep - Dec)

Building Economics

(BSV11111)

Project Management

(BSV11101)

Project Appraisal and Finance

(BSV11102)

Postgraduate Diploma

(120 Credits)

Trimester 3 (May - Aug)

Dissertation (BSV11120) 60 Credits

Masters Degree

(180 Credits)

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Part Time Programme – September Start (24 months)

Year 1 Trimester 1 (Sep - Dec)

Building Economics

(BSV11111)

Project Management

(BSV11101)

Year 1 Trimester 2 (Jan - May)

Production Management

(BSV11103)

Procurement Strategy

(BSV11104)

Postgraduate Certificate

Year 2 Trimester 1 (Sep - Dec)

Dissertation (BSV11120)

Project Appraisal and Finance

(BSV11102)

Year 2 Trimester 2 (Jan - May)

Dissertation (BSV11120)

Project Risk Management

(BSV11105)

Postgraduate Diploma

Year 2 Trimester 3 (Jun - Aug)

Dissertation (BSV11120)

Masters Degree

(180 Credits)

Part Time Programme – January Start (24 months)

Year 1 Trimester 2 (Jan - May)

Production Management

(BSV11103)

Procurement Strategy

(BSV11104)

Year 1 Trimester 1 (Sep - Dec)

Building Economics

(BSV11111)

Project Management

(BSV11101)

Postgraduate Certificate

Year 2 Trimester 2 (Jan - May)

Dissertation (BSV11120)

Project Risk Management

(BSV11105)

Year 2 Trimester 1 (Sep - Dec)

Dissertation (BSV11120)

Project Appraisal and Finance

(BSV11102)

Postgraduate Diploma

Year 2 Trimester 3 (Jun - Aug)

Dissertation (BSV11120)

Masters Degree (180 Credits)

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Expectations of Engagement

To get the most out of your time on your programme, it is important that you attend all scheduled on campus class activities. Attending, and participating in, programme activities will help you successfully progress through your coursework, stay engaged, and keep motivated throughout the duration of your studies. To get the most out of your time on your programme, it is critical that you engage in each of the module activities.

Our Commitment to Student Inclusion

The University is committed to helping all its students succeed and has a dedicated Disability Inclusion team to support students with disabilities, certain learning difficulties, and long-term medical conditions.

Forms of support for students may include: the provision of lecture notes in advance, the opportunity to record classes, and/or the incorporation of 25% extra time to complete class tests.

The University also has a wide-range of assistive software available on Apps Anywhere, including:

• Claro Read: a screen-reader that helps you listen to your research reading,

including web pages, Word documents, and PDFs.

• MindView: a mind-mapping package that can convert your mind-maps into

Word documents or PowerPoint slides.

• Grammarly: a programme that checks your spelling, grammar, and writing

style.

If you have had additional support at school or college, for instance, in exams, the Disability Inclusion Team would be keen to hear from you so they can put equivalent support in place and liaise with your lecturers on your behalf.

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If you feel like you would benefit from additional support because of a disability or suspected learning difficulty, please get in touch with the Disability Inclusion Team. Our advisors hold appointments each day across all three campuses.

You can reach the Disability Inclusion team by emailing disabilityandinclusion@napier.ac.uk.

Accreditation

Your MSc Construction Project Management Programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Questions You May Have:

- What facilities, equipment, software, etc. will I be using on My Programme?

A number of modules may include Site Visits and Field Trips (subject to availability). Individual Module Leaders will advertise such trips during the running and administration of their modules.

- Are there any particular processes and/or forms that I need to be aware of on My Programme?

Submitting your coursework/assignments:

It is important that you read and understand the submission requirements for all the modules you are studying. Details of this will be found in the assessment brief and on Moodle. The majority of assignments are normally submitted in an electronic format usually through a Submission Area on Moodle such or through a Turnitin link on Moodle. If your Module does require you produce a physical artefact or a hard copy assignment/project, this is normally submitted via the School Office. If in doubt about the method of submission, please contact your Module Leader of the School Office for advice, prior to the deadline.

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Submitting assignments late

Coursework submitted after the agreed deadline will be marked at a maximum of P1. Coursework submitted over 5 working days after the agreed deadline will be given a grade of F6 (although formative feedback will be offered where requested).

Absence due to illness or other personal circumstances

If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to inform your module leader. When you come back you will need to ensure that you are aware of what happened in any missed classes and make sure you catch up. Details of the University Fit to Sit – Extenuating Circumstances are available at MyNapier.

If you are ill on the day of an examination or you have been unable to submit an assessment by the deadline, you need to let your PDT or Programme Leader know as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances you may need to submit an Extenuating Circumstances claim form (EC1), along with supporting evidence. This allows you to explain the particular circumstances which affected you. Full details of the University’s Extenuating Circumstances regulations can be found at MyNapier.

Please note having your Extenuating Circumstances accepted will not increase your individual marks’ - if you pass an assessment that you have submitted extenuating circumstances for, that mark will still stand.

Plagiarism and what this means

Plagiarism at Edinburgh Napier is defined as “unacknowledged incorporation in a student’s work, either in an examination or assessment, of material derived from that work (published or unpublished) of another”. This means that you may not use work from others and call it your own. Work in this context applies to any form of work (and not only written work).

Plagiarism is considered a breach of academic conduct regulations. It is considerd a serious offence and is dealt with according to the University’s Student Disciplinary Regulations and Academic Conduct: Code of Practice for Staff and Students. Further information can be found at My Napier

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Good referencing practice is the best way to avoid unintentional plagiarism and you will find help and resources on how to do this here.

The School Academic Conduct officer is responsible for investigating allegations of a breach of the Academic Conduct Regulations.

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4. My Programme Contacts

Programme Team

Your programme has a team to manage its day to day running. If you have a question or problem, then you should contact one of the members of that team (see below). If they are unable to help another option is for you to contact our Head of Teaching and Learning, Grant Sinclair (G.Sinclair@napier.ac.uk) who will assist you.

Programme Leader

Dr Andrew Brown D57 A.Brown3@napier.ac.uk

The role of your Programme Leader includes a remit to manage and co-ordinate the operation of your programme in liaison with your Dean of School and the rest of the University, and to liaise with any professional bodies of relevance to your programme.

PDTs, Year Tutors, Lecturers, Etc.

Your Personal Development Tutor (PDT) is the person to whom you should go in the first instance for guidance on any academic or personal issues that may be affecting your academic work.

Your PDT for the MSc Construction Project Management is your Programme Leader, Dr Andrew Brown (contact information provided above).

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Academic Support Advisor

Kendall Richards C77 0131 455 2659 k.richards@napier.ac.uk

School Disability Contact

School Disability Contacts (SDCs) are academic staff members who act as contact points for students who require additional support due to a disability, medical condition, or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia. Each School may have one or more SDCs who liaise closely with the Disability Inclusion Team. SDCs are in charge of helping direct students who request support, sharing information with academic staff, and ensuring colleagues refer to their students' learning profiles.

My Programme Representatives

Programme represntatives are elected at the start of the academic year. Their names will be posted on the SSLC (Staff Student Liaison Committee) Moodle page once elected.

As a University student, we want you to get the most out of

your studies and develop as an effective learner. We

therefore offer a range of workshops and one-to-one advice

to help you to develop academic skills. Details of all

workshops and guidance is available from My Napier and the

contact details for the Academic Advisor within the School of

Engineering & the Built Environment are below.

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Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

This team is here to help you feel content, healthy and supported. Please talk to them if you are experiencing difficulties. Support is available from their Student Funding, Counselling & Mental Wellbeing, Disability Inclusion, Keep On Track and Chaplaincy staff. You can find out more information about their services, along with their online resources on My Napier.

Academic Integrity

One of the things you will learn about is the importance of academic integrity. Additional information is available in My Napier on your responsibilities as a university student and as an academic about upholding the Academic Integrity, which is the moral code and ethical policy of academia.

Our university ‘Student Conduct Regulations’ are designed to maintain the integrity of your work and your award. Any breach of these regulations intentionally or accidentally is investigated by the School. Each School has an Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) responsible for investigating allegations of breach of Academic Conduct Regulations. Every module uses the ENGUS resource for Global Online Academic Misconduct available at https://moodlecommunity.napier.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=361#section-0

AIO: Dr Neil Shearer 0131 455 2542 (n.shearer@napier.ac.uk )

Information Services (including IT and Library Services)

Information on the range of services offered by the Edinburgh Napier University Information Services is available to you through My Napier.

School librarian: Joyce Templeton (j.templeton@napier.ac.uk )

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Student Administrative Support

The School Office provides administrative support to academic staff and

provides guidance to students on a range of issues including timetabling,

examinations, assessment results and support for Boards of Studies and

SSLCs. Staff within the School Office will normally be able to help with any

questions you have, or to signpost you to the appropriate point of contact.

SEBE School Office: C81b 0131 455 2477 sebeadmin@napier.ac.uk

The iPoint and Reception

The iPoint and Reception will provide you with access to a range of services and

support. They can help with enquiries relating to student status-letter requests,

council tax exemption requests, and appointment bookings for some student

services. The iPoint and Reception can also assist with student card queries. You

will find the iPoint and Reception at the primary entrances to our main campus

buildings at Sighthill, Merchiston, and Craiglockhart. They are open between

08:45 and 17:00 hours, Monday to Friday. Further information regarding the

iPoint and Reception is available on My Napier.

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5. Communicating with My Programme Team

Meetings with Staff Meetings with staff can be arranged by contacting the relevant staff members either by telephone or email. If you are unable to get in touch with the staff member please contact the School Office for advice.

Email As a matriculated student of the University you will be allocated a University email account. This the only recognised account for emailing your Programme Team, your School Support Team or the University’s support services so please ensure you check this email account on a regular basis. Your University email account is also linked to Moodle, out online learning environment. This means you receive any notifications from Moodle directly to your email account. Further information on Moodle can be found on myNapier

When communicating in any form, please observe the University values and note the Information Security Policy and the Computer Suites Accepted Use policy.

Communicating last minute changes to activities Any last minute changes to classes e.g. cancellations of classes will be notified via MyTimetable Dashboard, although we will normally also post these changes on Moodle. Other changes will normally be sent to you via email or will be added as a Moodle announcement.

The University email address provided to you is the account that we will use to communicate with you. Please make sure you check this email address regularly to ensure you get relevant information from the University. In exceptional circumstances, eg if the University email account disabled for non-payment of fees, we will contact you using the current personal email address you have recorded in your eStudent Record (SITS). Please keep your details up-to-date to ensure we have can reach you.

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Opportunities to Provide Feedback

The University greatly values student feedback and endeavours to provide you with numerous opportunities to make your voice heard.

During the trimester, you will find that your Module Leaders will seek feedback from you informally. You are empowered to share your thoughts about how things are going, what you enjoy about a module, what you might change about a module and any concerns you may have. Your module leader will be keen to hear what you and your classmates have to say so they may better facilitate learning.

Towards the end of each module, there will be the opportunity to complete a module evaluation questionnaire. Here you can give your views on key aspects of the module, including the teaching, learning, assessment, and feedback you have experienced to date, as well as the resources used to support the delivery of the module.

The class representative system is another mechanism through which you can raise issues/matter for consideration.

Depending on the level of study you are at, you may also be asked to provide feedback through either the National Student Survey (UG) or Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).

Additionally, your Programme Team will have surveys and discussions aimed at obtaining your programme-specific feedback throughout your studies.

Student Staff Liaison Committee

The Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC) is one of many ways Edinburgh Napier University seeks to engage with you in the continual enhancement of your programme experience. The SSLC provides a forum where student representatives and programme staff can engage in effective discussions relating to several elements that together form the student learning experience:

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While the SSLC meeting allows students to highlight areas of good practice and issues that may influence the learning experience, staff may also use this meeting to share any proposed module or programme changes. This will allow representatives to gather student feedback on any proposed changes and present it to the Programme Team at the Board of Studies meeting to ensure that the student's voice is informing programme development.

Board of Studies

The Board of Studies is another way in which student representatives can feed back programme-specific issues or suggestions directly to the programme team. This is a meeting that occurs once every trimester, shortly after the SSLC meeting. In the School of Engineering and the Built Environment the meeting is usually held during Week 10 of each trimester – typically, Trimester 1 mid- October and in Trimester 2 mid-March.

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6. Teaching and Learning Methodologies

Lectures Some of the study hours for each module on the Programme will be spent attending lectures. Due to the ongoing pandemic, some of these may be online in 2020 and some may be in the classroom as the pandemic hopefully eases. These are an opportunity for a lecturer to communicate information to a large group of students. Most material will be available on Moodle, so it is important you are familiar with the system and register for modules. Taking additional notes during lectures is an important aspect of learning as you will find well-structured summaries of the lectures a valuable starting point for investigating a topic in the library and elsewhere such as the Web. If you wish to ask a question please do so. However you will find that some lecturers prefer to take individual questions at the end of the class in order to minimise disruption to the class as a whole.

Tutorials/Workshop These are meetings between smaller groups of students and a member of staff. They may be used for smaller discussion of topics covered in the module, or for discussion based on problem-solving questions. You may be asked to prepare a paper to read aloud at a tutorial or you may be asked to make a presentation to the tutorial, either individually or as part of a group. You will normally need to prepare work prior to a tutorial.

Laboratories In subjects that involve the application of information technology some of your classes will take place in laboratories where you have an opportunity to develop computer skills. You will be expected to work at your own pace using self-teaching packages and a subject tutor will be available to assist with individual problems. It is important to remember that the timetabled class hours are only a part of the hours which you will need to spend on developing computer skills. You should schedule time for regular independent work in one of the laboratories either in the department, the computer unit or the library.

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Independent and Directed Study

When you are not attending classes you will have time for individual study i.e. researching, reading, preparing material for tutorials, referring to texts and articles, preparing coursework assignments, revising for examinations etc. You will find that the one of the best place for these activities is the library. During the early stages of your Programme you will be shown round the library and you will be given detailed information on the services which the library provides for you.

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7. Assessment and Feedback

We are committed to ensuring that your experience of assessment and feedback is supportive of your learning and development throughout the duration of your programme. You will therefore experience a variety of assessments. These are intended to help you and your programme team gauge how you are getting on with the modules in your programme.

These assessments may take a wide range of forms. They may be coursework or examination-based or both. Assessments are formative or summative. Formative assessments provide planned learning opportunities and give high quality feedback, but do not count towards the final module mark. Formative assessments are designed to help you learn and support your successful completion of summative assessments. Summative assessments do count towards the final mark for the module.

During each module you should receive clear details of how assessment will be carried out. This will often be presented within a Module Guide or Handbook. This will detail your module, who is responsible for setting the assessment, a description of the assessment, percentage weighting, and information on size and/or time limits. You should also be advised on when and where the assessment should be submitted.

Details of all the assessments that you are required to undertake for each module during the trimester will be published in the Module Guides issued in Week 1 for each module. These Guides will also tell you the type of assessment, the week the work is required to be submitted, when you can expect to get feedback, and the method that will be used to give you the feedback.

The examination timetable will be made available via myNapier. Please ensure you check this prior to booking any holidays.

Feedback you will receive will come in a variety of ways (formal and informal). You are encouraged to speak to your teaching staff to help understand how feedback will be given in each module and assessment.

Any coursework you will undertake will have an assessment brief (except for examinations). Where provided, the assessment brief contains information about the assessment, including the marking criteria. Assessment briefs are held on Moodle. It is vital that you read all assessment briefs relating to your chosen modules.

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8. Results, Progression, and Development

How Do I Progress and Develop Subject Expertise?

You will progress through the programme by achieving a pass in all of the modules that you attempt. By passing the modules you earn the appropriate credits and demonstrate that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each of the modules.

Programme and Module External Examiners

Dr Neil Hanney Senior Lecturer Sheffield Hallam University

External examiners are experienced university teachers from other institutions who provide an overall independent judgement on general student performance, as well as the quality and standard of your programme of study. They do not mark your work. You should also note that it is not part of their remit to communicate with individual students.

Assessment Boards

Assessment Boards are responsible for making decisions about your academic performance, such as determining whether you have passed or failed a module, whether you can continue on a programme of study, and what your final award will be.

Further information about the role of Assessment Boards is available in the University Academic Regulations.

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What Are the Assessment Criteria?

To pass a postgraduate module you must achieve an overall grade of P1. Each module may be made up of one or two assessment components; and each component of assessment may contain a number of elements, e.g. the assessment component may be a portfolio of work that contains a PowerPoint Presentation, a report and a series of class tests. These would be known as the elements which make up the component. The weighting of components and elements is in the module catalogue. You can find out about the specifics of how overall grades are calculated including the rules for distinction within the University Regulations.

When Will I Receive My Results?

You will normally get your grade for each piece of work at the same time that you get your feedback on that assessment. Normally this will be with you within three working weeks. However, the marks at this stage are still preliminary and have to be confirmed by your Assessment Board. Your confirmed results will be available through your student account and the date of when this is available can be found on My Napier

What If I Fail?

Do not panic if you have failed a module. You can get help from a number of people. In the first instance you can contact your PDT, Module Leader or Programme Leader to talk through what will happen regarding reassessment. You can also ask for additional support from your Module Leader as you prepare for any reassessment. Information on reassessment, what is expected, submission and examination dates can be obtained from the Moodle site of the module.

Reassessment.

If you fail an assessment, you will need to take a reassessment in order to pass the relevant module. Reassessments are usually undertaken during trimester three. You can find more details regarding reassessments on your module’s Moodle site or, if it is an exam, on the exam timetable. You are also encouraged to refer to the University Regulations that govern deferred assessments and reassessment regulations.

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9. My Programme Frequently Asked Questions

- In addition to the developing my subject knowledge and expertise, what other opportunities are available on my programme? How are my employability and transferrable skills developed over the duration of my programme?

During your study on the programme you will be provided with opportunities to carry out independent research into particular construction management problems. This will provide you with valuable skills and experience that will help you in the construction project workplace.

- Can I undertake a period of work experience within my programme?

Within the programme there are no formal provisions for work experience or work based learning.

- Will I get the opportunity to be involved in research?

You will be required to complete a research dissertation. This can be completed in a subject area of your own choice (so long as it is a subject that is relevant to the Built Environment and preferably relevant to the construction project management discipline). The topic selected may match with a member of staff’s own research interests or with a strategic research area within the School’s research portfolio in which case you can contribute to the School’s research, if you choose.

- What are the employability prospects for students who graduate from myProgramme?

Demand for construction and project managers within the UK Construction Industry is presently very high. Estimates suggest that there is an undersupply of construction managers in the region of approximately 30,000. This means that employability for good construction project management graduates is presently very good and Construction Project Managers presently command some of the best salaries that can be found within the UK Construction Sector.