Civil Engineering Project Management MSc

Postgraduate

Designed with input from industry, this course incorporates a blend of technical and construction project management.

Year of entry

2025-26

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
With Professional Placement

Duration

1 year full-time
Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Course code

EEST027

Start date

September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
July 2026

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Course overview

Enhance your career opportunities in civil and infrastructural engineering by expanding your skills and knowledge around structural design, management of construction projects, geotechnics and more.

This course aims to address the demand for skilled construction workers in the developed and developing economies.
Module content combines technical and managerial elements aimed at enhancing your skills as a civil engineer and future project manager.
Course content aims to give you a wide range of theoretical and practical know-how integral to a successful career in the construction industry.

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024

Why you should study this course

Gain skills in commercial awareness, contract law, and construction project and system management within a technical civil engineering context.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced engineering planning, analysis and design, and procurement.
Develop strong project and construction management skills including Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Coventry University currently has excellent links with employers who provide direct input into course development as members of our civil engineering advisory board.
You’ll have access to extensive laboratory-based activities and computer-based simulations to help you put theory into practice.⁴
Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.²

What you'll study

Modules

Structural and Infrastructure Design - 30 credits

The module is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of the analysis, design and maintenance of motorway bridges to UK standards. You should develop and demonstrate expertise in applying experimental, theoretical and computational methods to steel connections and composite structural members in accordance with the provisions of the Eurocodes. You will also be introduced to the theory of structural robustness and the stability of buildings.

Compulsory

Geotechnics and Materials - 30 credits

Enhance your technical skills in solving soil-structure interaction problems to develop strong analytical and decision-making abilities. Learn about sustainable materials and emerging technologies like AI, BIM and 3D concrete printing, and apply life cycle and carbon assessments to infrastructure. The module uses advanced software and lab equipment to support theory, creating an engaging learning environment. You’ll also have access to interactive resources during lectures and labs and can use IT facilities for remote learning when off campus.⁴

Compulsory

Strategic Management and Stakeholder Integration - 30 credits

Enhance your project management expertise within the fast-paced and evolving construction sector. This module provides an in-depth exploration of project processes, combining critical thinking with practical application. Content covers key areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk management and soft systems methodology.

Compulsory

Construction Law and Contract Practice Procedures - 30 credits

Work towards a holistic understanding of contract practice and law and apply critical thinking regarding contract formation, award and contract administration. Gain the essential skills to manage the main standard forms used in practice. Explore practical aspects through a variety of methods, including problem-based learning and role-playing simulations.

Compulsory

Master’s with professional placement

If you successfully secure a placement in industry within your first semester, this master’s with professional placement option allows you to extend your 12-month master’s course up to an additional year to complete the placement before starting your final 60-credit module.

Gain valuable industry insights and skills as you apply your academic knowledge and skills to a professional placement.
The placement must be sourced and secured by you during your first semester. Our careers and employability team are available to support you with the sourcing process.
Start your professional placement after completing the first 120 credits of your course.
The professional placement will be integrated into your course learning and outcomes. This will take the form of a reflective diary demonstrating your learning and engagement with the placement experience.
The professional placement option is subject to additional fees, living costs, visa requirements, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.² For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Optional

Research Project - 60 credits

Develop your research skills by planning, designing and conducting an independent project in areas like engineering, construction, sustainability or energy, with guidance from an academic supervisor. You’ll learn to identify problems, review existing research and develop your own methods. The module covers research design, data collection, analysis, project management and report writing.
You’ll have access to specialist labs⁴ to support your research and receive guidance from a staff member with expertise in your area of study. The module also helps improve communication skills and knowledge of ethics, safety and risk.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
presentations
group projects
workshops
practical laboratory sessions.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

reports
tests
essays
exams
practical coursework
assignments
vivas
presentations.

The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a civil engineering or related discipline.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a civil engineering or related discipline.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£11,200 £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available
EU	£11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year with EU Support Bursary £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	£18,600 £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Geotechnics Laboratory

Get hands-on investigating the mechanics of granular materials such as rock and soil. Key lab equipment includes Marshall test apparatus for asphalt mixes, a dimensional compression oedometer, triaxial cells, California Bearing Ratio apparatus, direct shear box apparatus and soil classification aids.

Hydraulics lab

This facility helps you develop a greater understanding of water-related systems, hydraulics and the governing forces at play. The lab includes model bed channels, hydraulic flumes, a large-scale surge shaft model, Osborne Reynolds apparatus, hydraulic benches and an innovative canal lock design.

Light structures lab

The light structures laboratory allows for analysis of the differing forces placed on different materials. The lab is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of structural calculations in a practical applied way, helping to embed your learning.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Successful graduates of this course may seek positions in civil and infrastructure engineering consultancies, contractors or client organisations.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

apply knowledge and wide-ranging understanding of health, safety and environment principles and legal frameworks within which the construction industry operates.
apply in-depth knowledge and detailed understanding of structural analysis and design of structural elements, components, and civil engineering infrastructure.
apply innovative and advanced computational methods to model and analyse civil engineering and environmental systems.
apply wide-ranging understanding of experimental, analytical and numerical techniques for investigative and design studies in material, structural, environmental and geotechnical engineering.
develop personal abilities in teamwork, leadership, and communication.
critically evaluate and apply corporate strategy and systems theory to the management of projects in engineering and construction industry.  
apply detailed understanding in proposal development and writing, and apply research methodologies to undertake independent technical investigation and academic writing of a specialised topic.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies around the UK, including:

National Highways
JPSE Construction Ltd
JPSE: Plummer Sustainable Engineering Construction Ltd
University of West London
Anchorage Civil Engineering (Edvance)
Graduate Structural Engineering (McAndrew Martin Ltd).

How to apply

UK students

To apply to study for a postgraduate course at Coventry University, you can apply online. Please read the entry criteria page before applying.

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International students

Full-time international students should apply directly to the university. Please read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degrees view our International hub.

You can also download our international mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

+44 (0)24 7765 2152

applications.io@coventry.ac.uk

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Disclaimers

Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations, partnerships and memberships

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

Where relevant, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) module content is undergoing assessment by the CMI to confirm that all criteria are met to the required standard. Whilst it is expected that students who successfully pass the module will be eligible to be considered by CMI for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice as an additional qualification, we cannot confirm this until the accreditation is approved. This is a normal part of the continuous improvement process for our courses to ensure they remain up-to-date and reflect best practice.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.