Project Management

Our professionally accredited master’s courses offer flexible study options taught through an interdisciplinary approach. Join us as we strive to understand complex and challenging problems within the built environment, and work with us in the co-creation of new knowledge.

The University of Reading is internationally recognised for our research excellence in the built environment. 100% of our research is of international standing and 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning).

The School of the Built Environment is highly interdisciplinary in nature, covering a range of diverse subject areas including architecture, construction management, energy and environmental engineering. Our staff have extensive experience as advisers, consultants and visiting lecturers to companies, governments and universities globally.

Our MSc programmes focus on ensuring an excellent student experience and this is reflected in our score of 86% overall student satisfaction in the 2018 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. Our curriculum extends beyond accepted models of best practice to incorporate the latest findings from research.

Choose to study over two years to fit around your work commitments, applying what you learn immediately, or study more intensively over one year. Both the full-time and flexible part-time modes of the programmes are delivered on a modular basis with teaching arranged in block weeks.

Our excellent facilities include a dedicated computer lounge for use by our students, equipped with the latest digital technology and software, including: building information modelling, 3D laser scanning, 3D visualisation, virtual reality headsets, building energy simulations and urban microclimate simulations.

Additionally, most of our MSc programmes are accredited by professional bodies, and we have a track record of active engagement with industry. You can be confident of a programme that is professionally relevant and directed towards maximising your career potential.

Looking for postgraduate research opportunities?

Come to Reading for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.

• Postgraduate research at Reading