MSc Construction Management and International Development
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Overview
Explore how building and infrastructure projects can be sustainably delivered in developing and emerging economies with our MSc Construction Management and International Development programme.
This interdisciplinary master’s course underscores the complexity of sustainable development, and focuses on development in countries undergoing rapid urbanisation.
Working with academics from our School of Construction Management and Engineering, you will learn how to manage construction programmes for sustainable development. You will also learn how to apply sustainable development principles in an integrated and holistic way across scales – from buildings, to neighbourhoods, to cities.
By understanding the frameworks that underpin the processes of design, construction, and implementation, you will be able to apply these processes in areas of rapid urbanisation – areas where there is an urgent need for infrastructure development projects to be responsive, inclusive, and sustainable.
During your studies, you will also consider the current state of the sector. For example, you will examine the capacity and capability of the construction industry – and individual companies – to manage and deliver international development programmes. As you study the changing nature and practice in the management, policy and environment of the construction sector – and specifically international development – you will develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities currently facing the field.
A key component of this programme is engaging with the humanitarian issues associated with construction-sector activity, and you will examine:
- international construction labour markets
- the role of migrant workers
- the challenges of geographical and societal inequality, cultural dislocation and labour exploitation.
You will also learn how to effect successful construction sector reform through government policy, construction companies and their supply chains, and niche technologies.
Aimed at early- to mid-career professionals, this course is suitable for:
- individuals who work in the international non-governmental sector in areas such as rebuilding
- individuals who have a background in construction and work in an international context
- individuals who work in central, local or regional government agencies in developing and emerging economies, and who are involved in construction related to development programmes
- current undergraduate students with an interest in the role of construction, infrastructure and building programmes in developing and emerging economies.
At Reading, you will benefit from our renowned teaching and research. We are a respected, leading and innovative community at the very forefront of our discipline. Our academics are active researchers who incorporate their research – and its impact on industry – into their teaching, providing you with access to cutting-edge thinking.
This course is accredited by CIOB. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this course satisfies the academic requirements for membership of CIOB).
Flexible study options for MSc Construction Management and International Development students
You can attend this course on a full-time basis over one year, or on a flexible, modular basis over several years.
The modular structure of the course allows you to select subjects that meet your own needs and interests while developing a core set of knowledge and skills.
In addition to guiding theoretical principles, there is also a strong focus on the development of critical-thinking and practical skills.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (good second class or above) or equivalent from a university outside the UK. If you have other qualifications and a number of years’ relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply.
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Other: Flexible learning: 18-63 months
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,100
New international students: £25,800
Tuition fee information
Flexible modular courses (price per 10-credit module):
- UK/Republic of Ireland students: To be confirmed for 2022
- International students: To be confirmed for 2022
Careers
A master’s in construction management and international development is suitable for careers in both the public and private sectors, including:
- central governmental agencies
- local and regional governments
- non-governmental organisations
- major international construction companies that are seeking to develop their international market in emerging economies
- construction firms and construction clients that employ international firms.
deadlines
We process applications all year round but recommend applying as early as possible to ensure you can have a place in your chosen degree. Please be aware that to ensure there is enough time to complete all administrative procedures, and VISA requirements, applications may need to be submitted no later than a month (or longer) before the start of the courses.
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
25800
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
85
accommodation
The international students can use various forms of accommodation in the UK while studying at the University of Reading like the Self-catered accommodation (modern flats or traditional corridor-style blocks with en-suite or shared bathrooms), Catered accommodation (Whiteknights and London Road campuses with en-suite bathrooms), or student halls (become friends with other international students from different cultures), on the other hand, if the international students plan to move to the UK, study, and live with their family (spouse and children), they can use the special accommodation options for the Families, couples, and mature students or get a private accommodation in the UK according to their budget and conditions.
After Graduation
The international students who want to work while studying at the University of Reading in the UK must refer to their visa type to find out whether they can work while studying in this country, on the other hand, if the applicants are allowed to work in the UK for up to 20 hours per week, they can get help from the University of Reading to find a part-time and related job in the UK and expand their horizons, get more field experience, and practical skills while learning the theoretical knowledge about their field of education at this university, also they can earn some money to pay for their living and study expenses in this country, however, we recommend the students to focus on their education and get the best result, then, they can apply for a proper job after graduation and enter the international or local job markets.