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Key details

Start date(s)
January 2026, September 2026
Study Mode
Full-time (1 year)
Full-time (16 months)
Location
Leeds City Campus
School
Business and Law

Do you want to progress in your construction career? Are you looking to take a lead on the organisation and delivery of large-scale construction projects?

Our MSc Construction Project Management programme is underpinned by a focus on acquiring the knowledge and skills essential to operate in a middle to senior position executing consulting roles. These roles include: project planning, resource management, scheduling management, and working and meeting client’s commercial and procurement interests as planning consultants.

You can choose to study from two study routes:

Full-time, 1 year (September start)

Full-time, 16 months (January start, includes a summer break).

The Student Contract

About this course

This programme will equip you with the pre-requisite knowledge of project planning, selecting appropriate lean construction methods, advanced financial appraisal methods and construction economics focusing on the trends within construction and using case studies working within and across multidisciplinary teams.

You will also explore potential delay-causing factors in order to identify and resolve any issues before they affect the completion date.

Career progression

On successful completion of the MSc Construction Project Management, you’ll be able to use your technical skills in project planning to progress to various middle and senior management roles for project managers, principal designers, and cost planning consultants which are highly sought after among construction clients and contracting organisations.

Why study with us

  • Gain higher leadership skills in project management, planning, resource management, procurement and risk management and meeting client’s commercial interests.
  • Develop greater analytical skills and awareness of contributory factors for project delays.
  • Acquire the highly sought analytical research skills on a chosen cutting-edge topic, enabling you to demonstrate high-level synthesis and ability to collate, and summarise relevant data followed by efficient manipulation and dissemination of findings and research paradigms based on well-established parametric and non-parametric methods.
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Course modules

You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Core modules

You will study the following modules throughout your degree.

Construction Technology and Design 3

You will build on your prior knowledge, focusing on advanced concepts and techniques in construction design. You will emphasise the importance of handling construction activities with sensitivity, particularly regarding land use for infrastructure and development.

Ethical considerations and climate-conscious approaches are central, ensuring that construction activities do not disproportionately impact marginalised communities. You will consider how pro-climate change policies and designs can align with social justice principles by addressing environmental inequalities and promoting equitable access to a sustainable built environment. You will also have the opportunity to select industry-specific topics through a co-creation element.

Professional Practices of Project Management

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to manage construction projects effectively and lead project teams. You will explore project management methodologies such as PMBOK, SCRUM, Agile, Lean, and modular/prefab projects, along with tools and techniques like work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, and critical path analysis. You will cover essential areas of project management, including scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder management. Through real-world scenarios, you will gain practical experience in project planning, execution, and control, giving you a solid grounding in professional project management practices.

Managing Construction Contracts and Procurement Strategies

You will gain knowledge and skills in managing construction contracts and developing procurement strategies. Covering various contractual arrangements, dispute factors, and the legal frameworks surrounding construction project procurement. Emphasis will be placed on non-adversarial factors influencing procurement decisions through case studies and practical exercises in collaboration with industry professionals. Real-world scenarios will help you develop key competencies in contract administration, procurement methods, and risk management.

Construction and Property Economics

You will focus on the economic aspects of construction and property development. You will learn about economic principles relevant to the construction industry, including supply and demand, cost estimation, and financial analysis. Topics you will cover include project feasibility, investment appraisal, cost control, market analysis, property valuation, and property investment strategies. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the economic factors influencing construction projects and property development, enabling you to make informed decisions and manage resources effectively.

Dissertation

The dissertation gives you the opportunity to undertake independent research in a specific area of construction management. You will work closely with your supervisor to define your research topic, conduct a literature review, collect and analyse data, and present your findings. This allows you to demonstrate research skills, critical thinking, and an in-depth understanding of a particular aspect of construction management, contributing to the field's knowledge base.

Course structure tables

Course structure tables for the January start will be made available shortly.

September - Full-time
Year Term Module Credits Contact hours
1 Term 1 Construction Technology and Design 3 30 TBC
Professional Practice of Project Management 30 TBC
Term 2 Managing Construction Contracts and Procurement Strategies 30 TBC
Construction and Property Economics 30 TBC
Term 2 and 3 Dissertation 60 TBC

Learning and teaching

You will be assessed by a variety of methods which include:

  • Written reports
  • Drawings and phase tests
  • Exams

Learning and teaching

At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and provide you with the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional potential.

Our Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy delivers excellence by providing the framework for:

  • high quality teaching
  • an engaging and inclusive approach to learning, assessment and achievement
  • a clear structure through which you progress in your academic studies, your personal development and towards professional-level employment or further study.

We have a strong reputation for developing student employability, supporting your development towards graduate employment, with relevant skills embedded throughout your programme of study.

We endeavour to develop curiosity, confidence, courage, ambition and aspiration in all students through the key themes in our Learning and Teaching Strategy:

  • Student Involvement and Engagement
  • Inclusion
  • Integrated Programme and Assessment Experience
  • Digital Literacy and Skills
  • Employability and Enterprise

To help you achieve your potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and real-world activities. This approach ensures that you fully engage in shaping your own learning, developing your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape your own development.

We believe the secret to great learning and teaching is simple: it is about creating an inclusive learning experience that allows all students to thrive through:

  • Personalised support
  • Expert lecturers
  • Strong connections with employers
  • An international outlook
  • Understanding how to use tools and technology to support learning and development

Entry requirements

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.

  • An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant built environment subject such as construction management, quantity surveying and building surveying, construction project management, architectural technology and estate management.  
  • Alternatively, we will consider applicants from disciplines unrelated to construction who possess equivalent professional experience.  

For more information on meeting English language requirements and academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicants page.

Please contact us for personalised advice on 0113 283 7123 or at admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.  

Fees and finance

Funding

UK Home Students:

For information about our tuition fees please visit our Student Fees and Finance pages.

If you studied your undergraduate degree at Leeds Trinity University, you may be eligible for a discount of up to 50% on the cost of your tuition fees.

International Students, including EU Students:

Visit our web page for international students.

Leeds Trinity Alumni Discount

Some Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Delivery Partner Model and Lead Partner Model, and Masters by Research courses. You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Leeds Trinity undergraduate course to qualify. This course has the following discounts:

Postgraduate course Leeds Trinity Alumni Discount
MSc programmes 50% for Leeds Trinity graduates with a 1st class honours degree
MSc programmes 35% for Leeds Trinity graduates with a 2:1 honours degree
MSc programmes  20% for Leeds Trinity graduates with a 2:2 honours degree

 

 

How to apply

Applications for January 2026 starts are now closed - applications for a September 2026 are open.

Please ensure you complete the application form in full and supply all the required supporting documentation when you make your initial application. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

If you need advice on your application, please contact our admissions team on 0113 283 7123 (Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, or Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm) or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Applicants who require a Student Route Visa

Student Route Visa applications to study in January 2026 are now closed.

Applicants who require a Student Route Visa in order to study in the UK for a September 2026 start - deadline for applications is Monday 1st June 2026.

Part-time study is not available for international students on a Student Route Visa.

For additional information, including academic requirements by country, visit our .

What happens next?

Our admissions team will acknowledge receipt of your application by email.

Where applications are submitted but references are still in progress, admissions will wait for the reference(s) to be received and then will process it, and forward it to the relevant Programme Leader within five days of receipt of the reference(s).

The Programme Leader will make a decision based on your application. You may be asked to provide a reference to demonstrate your academic and non-academic experiences, or you may be invited to attend an interview. If you are successful and are made an offer, the conditions will be outlined in your offer letter.

Applications will be acknowledged within five working days. Applicants will be contacted within 15 working days with a request for additional information, an invitation to an informal interview or an application decision.

Made an offer?

You should accept or decline your offer by emailing admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

If you accept, you'll need to prove you satisfy the conditions outlined in your offer letter.

You may be asked to present the relevant supporting documentation in person to the student information point on campus - if originals are not needed, you’ll be contacted and given details of how to provide the supporting documentation.