MSc Construction and Project Management
- Entry year
- 2026/27
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor degree (see further details below)
- Duration
- 1 year (Full-time)
- Places available
- Open
Overview
This course’s primary focus is on project management, which will give you the chance to take your career forward in any industry, not just in construction.
We teach the principles of project management – the distinct discipline of working to agreed deadlines, starts and finishes on a given project – with an awareness of the global challenges facing the industry, not least the need to make construction sustainable.
On this programme, you will learn to apply management methods to design, engineering and construction problems, and be able to plan, monitor and control construction projects by integrating technical knowledge with leadership, commercial and managerial skills.
Course content
MSc Construction and Project Management students will study the following modules:
- Procurement, Contract Administration and Law
- Research Methods for Managers
- Facility Management / Asset Management
- Organisations, People and Leadership
- Construction Economics and Construction Finance
- Project Planning for Sustainability
- Project Management, Planning and Control
- BIM in Practice
- Dissertation
This programme equips students with the project management knowledge and tools to effectively plan and deliver complex construction and infrastructure projects, integrating technical, commercial, and leadership competencies.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
This course is delivered at our GIFT City campus, India, and is open to those who hold Indian citizenship.
Normally a Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised Indian institution with a final average of 53%-55% or above (comparable to UK 2.2 Honours degree standard), in a relevant Science, Engineering, Architecture, Management or Social Science discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold a relevant professional qualification and can demonstrate appropriate experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Requirements
Evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification. Taken within the last 2 years.
Accepted English Language Requirements
English in the Indian Standard XII may be accepted (CBSE/CICSE/Karnataka/Maharashtra/Tamil Nadu/West Bengal boards) with a score of 75% taken within 7 years of the expected course start date.
An official Digilocker verification document will be required. Please provide your Admit Card ID number to the University.
Careers
Employability
This programme is designed to prepare you for a wide range of professional roles within the construction and infrastructure sectors. Graduates have gone on to work as project managers, planners, contract managers, design managers, project architects and engineers, with construction firms, consultancies, property developers and government bodies.
Graduate Outcomes
As India continues to invest in large-scale infrastructure and smart city projects, there is growing demand for postgraduates with advanced project management expertise. This programme helps you develop the technical, strategic and leadership skills needed to step confidently into these opportunities, whether in India or internationally, or to progress into further study or research.
Example Career Paths
- Project Manager
- Contract Manager
- Design Manager
- Project Architect
- Project Engineer
- Planner
Careers Support
CMI Level 5 Certificate
Alongside your Master’s, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. This internationally recognised qualification is designed to help you build leadership confidence and boost your professional profile.
Queen’s Graduate Jobs India
Queen’s Graduate Jobs India is a dedicated support service for students at our GIFT City campus. You’ll benefit from one-to-one career coaching, targeted job-matching with Indian employers, profile-building support and expert guidance to help you move from study to career with confidence.
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
£15,000
Tuition fees relate to a single year of study and may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Additional Costs
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees. Students should consider budgeting for learning materials, personal study devices, and printing.
Scholarships
£2,000 GBP scholarship available for 2026 entry.
How to apply
Apply using the online application portal and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Terms and Conditions
- To apply to study at our GIFT City Campus, you must hold Indian citizenship.
- Due to high demand, there is a deadline for applications
- This condition of offer is in addition to any academic or English language requirements