Master of Science in Construction Management

Learners will be able to

• Understand the nature and purpose of the investigation.
• Are sufficiently acquainted with the relevant literature.
• Have mastered the necessary techniques.
• Have acquired a thorough understanding of scientific methods.
• Are capable of assessing the significance of their findings.
• Can produce a dissertation of a satisfactory style and presentation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based and life-long learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role, and subscribes to the view that Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning qualification of the institution.

An applicant who falls outside of the formal qualifications system, but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), may be considered for admission and/or for the Recognition of Prior Learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential, but is in need of further academic development, must be directed to other suitable learning qualifications prior to admission or to parallel qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management, Level 8.

This qualification consists of the following compulsory module at National Qualifications Framework Level 9 totalling 192 Credits.

Compulsory Modules,192 Credits

• Master of Science (MSc) Construction Management (ConstrMgt) Dissertation, 192 Credits.

1. Understand the scientific method and its purpose.
2. Understand the significance of research findings and critically evaluate this.
3. Effectively communicate research findings both orally and in the written form.
4. Evaluate the relevant literature and of assessing their own research findings in relation to this literature.
5. Work co-operatively in a team in a problem solving context.
6. Demonstrate an ability to master the relevant techniques and think clearly, independently and critically.

• Demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the six learning outcomes. These are tested by means of a comprehensive dissertation which may be supplemented by an oral presentation of their research findings.
• Second examine all components are with external examination for the dissertation.

Integrated Assessment

• The achievement of learning outcomes will be assessed through a dissertation in the traditional format or in the format of journal manuscripts that will be submitted for examination on completion of the research project.

External Assessment and Moderation of the Programme

• All final outputs are examined by two examiners, independent of the research supervisor (of which at least one is external to the University) with the appropriate level of subject matter expertise and qualification. The Dean and Head of School or School Academic Leader (Research and Postgraduate Studies) who writes a coordinating report that reflects comments from both examiners checks the two reports submitted. The coordinating report gives direction to both the learner and the supervisor on how to manage comments from both examiners.