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MSc CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Year of entry
    2021
  • Course duration
     12 months
  • Year of entry
    2021
  • Course duration
     12 months
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Start date: September 2021

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Structure

Sample modules:

  • Research Skills
  • Research Dissertation
  • International Development in Construction
  • Infrastructure Development
  • International Construction Labour
  • Construction Sector Transition
  • Urban Sustainability

Please download our MSc Programme Guide (PDF) for further module information.

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

Dissertation

Your dissertation is a major individual research project. You will receive guidance on choosing a research topic, research techniques and the style and presentation of the finished document. Classes in research skills are provided in relation to the dissertation module.

You will have your own carefully selected dissertation tutor whose role is to help you plan and successfully execute this key part of the programme.

Full-time

We offer a one-year, full-time modular course. It is taught with ten, one-week attendance periods at the University. The full-time programme starts in September each year.

Flexible modular

We also offer a two-year modular course. It is taught with ten, one-week attendance periods at the University.  Entry to the flexible course is available in September or January each year; please note that the January start is an early start and requires that your studies be spread over three years instead of two.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,500 per year

New international students: £20,600 per year

Tuition fee information

Flexible modular courses (price per 10-credit module):

  • UK/Republic of Ireland students: £528
  • International students: £1,145

The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated, and relate to courses starting in September 2021. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

See list of Construction Management and Engineering scholarships

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.
 

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  • Animal Science
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  • Archaeology
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  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
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  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management, Accounting and Finance

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  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

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  • Film & Television
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
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  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
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  • Law
  • Linguistics
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  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
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  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
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  • Politics and International Relations
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  • Surveying and Construction
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  • Ancient History
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  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

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  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Management and Digital Business
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
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  • Meteorology and Climate
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  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Pharmacy
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  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

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