MSc in Management in Construction (Civil Engineering)
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* there is no application deadline for postgraduate courses
** for international full-time | international part-time: 9,680 GBP/year | home full-time: 11,400 GBP/year | home part-time: 6,270 GBP/year
Key Summary
Combine structural engineering with advanced construction management.
At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest technology and industry-standard equipment, including:
- extensive materials and structures for concrete, masonry, steel and timber
- geotechnical and hydraulics testing facilities
- surveying equipment, such as satellite global-positioning systems
Dedicated computer-aided design facilities include:
- a range of CAD/CAM packages, such as Ideas, SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- finite element analysis‚ computational fluid dynamics
- virtual instrumentation
You can use the dedicated Graduate Centre on campus. This includes:
- IT facilities
- seminar rooms
- social spaces and a canteen
- a learning resource centre with specialist libraries
Students studying this course will also benefit from the John Galsworthy Building. This is a £20 million teaching and learning facility which brings lecture theatres, flexible teaching space and information technology suites together around a landscaped courtyard.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators and by the Chartered Institute of Building. It also meets the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), if you already have an accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons).
This course was originally designed to satisfy the Engineering Council's SARTOR 3 requirements. We have now developed it to appeal to students who do not require a Matching Section as well.
Why choose this course?
This industry-accredited course offers a strategic overview of civil engineering and management issues. It addresses the challenges facing the construction industry and successfully combines structural engineering with advanced construction management.
This course will develop your professional, analytical and management skills, as well as improving your technical skills and knowledge. For example, you will gain communication, teamwork, IT and problem-solving skills.
Additionally, you will study subjects that are specific to civil engineering. In particular, a structural design module will broaden your technical knowledge of specialised civil engineering areas. This course also features an industrial project review and analysis module, which is designed to be taken in industry. This gives you the chance to address a real-world problem in an engineering environment.
Through a research thesis, you will be able to choose an area of specialisation. This can be an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.
Throughout this, you will be supervised by a member of our research active academic staff. This ensures our staff are in touch with the latest industry thinking and bring best practice to your studies.
The research groups within the Sustainable Technology Research Centre cover a wide range of topics, including:
- land use
- building design and construction
- recycling waste materials
- efficient energy use and distribution
- water resources (hydraulics)
- monitoring using remote sensing
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Some employers prefer to recruit from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
For students interested in studying Management in Construction (Civil Engineering) MSc at Kingston, there are several opportunities to seek funding support:
- Inspire the Future Scholarship
- International scholarships
- Progression Scholarship
- Discounts for Kingston University alumni
Course content
There are four taught modules and a thesis. Three of the modules will provide you with an understanding of the core management skills needed to make a major contribution within the industry, while one structural design module will enable you to broaden and deepen your technical knowledge of specialised civil engineering areas. You will also cover subjects that are both specific and complementary to civil engineering. In addition, you will develop the ability to resolve the broader problems that arise in civil engineering.
The advanced concrete design module is assessed by coursework based on the national university competition organised by The Concrete Centre, the trade body representing the concrete industry in the UK.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
Work placement scheme
Many postgraduate courses at Kingston University enable students to take the option of a 12-month work placement as part of their course. Although the University supports students in finding a placement and organises events to meet potential employers, the responsibility for finding the work placement is with the student; we cannot guarantee the placement, just the opportunity to undertake it. You may find securing a professional placement difficult as they are highly competitive and challenging, but they are also incredibly rewarding. It is very important to prepare and apply yourself if this is the route you wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a student's Student Route visa.
Modules
Core modules
- Administration of Construction Contracts
- Digital Technologies and Construction Modelling
- Design of Steel Structures
- Dissertation and Research Project Development
- Design of Concrete Structures
- Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety
- Civil Engineering Group Design Project
Professional Placement
- Professional Placement
Graduates from this course go on to roles such as construction manager, civil engineer, site engineer and sustainability consultant.
Careers and recruitment advice
The Faculty has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.
The team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting.
Work placement scheme
This course, like many postgraduate courses at Kingston University, enables students to integrate a 12-month work placement into their course. You are responsible for finding and securing your own professional placement, which can be highly competitive but also incredibly rewarding. It is very important to prepare yourself if this is the route you wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a Student Route visa.
Industrial partners
Our excellent industrial links have developed over many years and throughout many countries. Some industrial partners we have worked with in the past are:
- Matra-Marconi Space Ltd
- Ericsson
- Balfour Beatty
- The National Health Service
- British Gas
Our Industrial Advisory Committee reviews and advises industrial activities. The Committee acts as a forum for discussing teaching, research and consultancy to industry.