MSc Construction Cost Management

Our MSc Construction Cost Management course provides a route for entrants to the professional practice of Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying, who have taken degrees in unrelated disciplines.

Why study MSc Construction Cost Management at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录?

Explore fundamental topics and stay updated with the latest academic theories and research, which inform vocational practice in the financial management of construction projects.

From project inception to design, construction and occupancy, we concentrate on the principles, tools and techniques of financial and cost management. We consider new projects, refurbishment projects, heritage restoration and the maintenance of built facilities.

You will develop a broad understanding of management principles, cost, time, and quality management, with the legal and contractual aspects of project delivery. You can also benefit from Autodesk Revit Essentials training at no additional cost. Delivered as a two-day training course, this course will boost your skills in design and construction management.

Accreditation

Our programme is accredited by the and the . Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this course satisfies the academic requirements for membership of CIOB and RICS.

Choose the 澳门六合彩开奖记录

The School of Construction Management and Engineering has a wide-ranging and diverse research agenda. It seeks to understand the built environment across the scales, from buildings to neighbourhoods and cities, in a way that addresses societal aspirations relating to the built environment. Lecturers are involved in research and scholarship, all of which feeds into the teaching you will receive.
The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is one of the UK’s top-ranking institutions for Building. We’re ranked 3rd for Building in the Complete University Guide 2025 and 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025.
The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Architecture/Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
96% of our master’s students said they are satisfied with the overall quality of their course (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024, responders from our School of Construction Management and Engineering).
Overall, 92% of graduates from Construction Management and Engineering are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 93% are in graduate-level roles (based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22; includes postgraduate (taught) Construction Management and Engineering responders).
100% of our research in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions - Architecture, Built Environment and Planning). 100% of our research impact has been classed 'outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions - Architecture, Built Environment and Planning).
We are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning. (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).

Flexible learning

Our MSc Construction Cost Management degree is offered as a one-year full-time programme, and as a flexible modular programme that can be taken over two years from September, or over three years from February. It is delivered through intensive residential weeks at our Whiteknights campus in Reading and supported by a professional online learning environment.

Join our global community

Become part of a vibrant, inclusive community comprising students, academics, and alumni. Forge connections with industry practitioners to shape and advance your career.

Research-led education

Benefit from research-led teaching that integrates the latest advancements relevant to the built environment sector into your learning experience.

Interactive learning experience

Engage in intensive on-campus study sessions alongside independent online learning. Collaborate with peers of varied backgrounds and experiences.

Personalised support

Benefit from strong staff-student relationships. Our dedicated academics understand your individual aspirations and needs, offering tutorials and one-to-one guidance throughout your journey.

Industry engagement

Immerse yourself in industry events, site visits, and guest lectures. Network with professionals through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events and the Reading University Construction Society (RUCS).

Well-equipped facilities

Our facilities include a resource room and a dedicated computer lounge for students. It's equipped with an array of digital technology and software, including building information modelling (BIM), 3D laser scanning, building energy simulations and urban microclimate simulations.

You will have access to our immersive virtual reality systems. There is also laboratory space and experimental equipment to support student research projects.

Prime location

We're located in the South East of England, just 23 minutes from London by fast train, with excellent transport connections to airports and transport hubs. Our proximity to London means you have easy access to a huge, global construction market. You are surrounded by multinational employers and fantastic examples of construction, architecture and infrastructure.

Focused learning

Explore two-week modules featuring inspiring guest lectures. Develop collaborative, leadership, and adaptive skills crucial for the evolving industry landscape.

Find out more about how you’ll study

Interdisciplinary approach

Benefit from being part of the School of the Built Environment, which draws together expertise from a range of disciplines, including architecture, organisation and management, design, sustainability, surveying, construction, procurement, sociology, economics, energy and engineering.

The School also has close links with the department of in the triple-accredited Henley Business School. This interdisciplinary approach reflects collaborative ways of working in the industry.

Overview

Why study MSc Construction Cost Management at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录?

Explore fundamental topics and stay updated with the latest academic theories and research, which inform vocational practice in the financial management of construction projects.

Accreditation

Our programme is accredited by the and the . Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this course satisfies the academic requirements for membership of CIOB and RICS.

Choose the 澳门六合彩开奖记录

The School of Construction Management and Engineering has a wide-ranging and diverse research agenda. It seeks to understand the built environment across the scales, from buildings to neighbourhoods and cities, in a way that addresses societal aspirations relating to the built environment. Lecturers are involved in research and scholarship, all of which feeds into the teaching you will receive.
The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is one of the UK’s top-ranking institutions for Building. We’re ranked 3rd for Building in the Complete University Guide 2025 and 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025.
The 澳门六合彩开奖记录 is ranked in the top 100 in the world for Architecture/Built Environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
96% of our master’s students said they are satisfied with the overall quality of their course (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024, responders from our School of Construction Management and Engineering).
Overall, 92% of graduates from Construction Management and Engineering are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 93% are in graduate-level roles (based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22; includes postgraduate (taught) Construction Management and Engineering responders).
100% of our research in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions - Architecture, Built Environment and Planning). 100% of our research impact has been classed 'outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions - Architecture, Built Environment and Planning).
We are ranked 6th in the UK for research power in Architecture, Built Environment and Planning. (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).

Flexible learning

Learning

Join our global community

Become part of a vibrant, inclusive community comprising students, academics, and alumni. Forge connections with industry practitioners to shape and advance your career.

Research-led education

Benefit from research-led teaching that integrates the latest advancements relevant to the built environment sector into your learning experience.

Interactive learning experience

Engage in intensive on-campus study sessions alongside independent online learning. Collaborate with peers of varied backgrounds and experiences.

Personalised support

Benefit from strong staff-student relationships. Our dedicated academics understand your individual aspirations and needs, offering tutorials and one-to-one guidance throughout your journey.

Industry engagement

Well-equipped facilities

You will have access to our immersive virtual reality systems. There is also laboratory space and experimental equipment to support student research projects.

Prime location

Focused learning

Explore two-week modules featuring inspiring guest lectures. Develop collaborative, leadership, and adaptive skills crucial for the evolving industry landscape.

Find out more about how you’ll study

Interdisciplinary approach

The School also has close links with the department of in the triple-accredited Henley Business School. This interdisciplinary approach reflects collaborative ways of working in the industry.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (good second class or above). If you have other qualifications and a number of years’ relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5.

Pre-sessional English language Programme

Our Pre-sessional English Programme is for international students who need to meet their degree programme English language requirements.

Our courses equip you with the skills and language needed for academic success, including critical thinking, self-reflection, learner autonomy, research skills and integrating sources. The Pre-sessional English Programme is accredited by the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP), which guarantees you will receive a high-quality student experience.

To find out more, visit Pre-sessional English.

Structure

Modules

Compulsory modules

Principles of Sustainable Construction

Gain an understanding of sustainability in construction, covering economic, environmental, and social aspects. You'll learn to assess, apply and advance sustainable practices and critically evaluate their impact on projects and firms. You'll be equipped to address key industry challenges with innovative solutions.

Construction Contract Law and Procurement

Explore construction procurement and contract law, with a particular emphasis on the integration of professionalism and ethical practice within the construction industry. Deepen your understanding of the procurement process, from the strategic planning phase through to execution and exit, with a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks that govern contracts in the construction sector.

Infrastructure Development and Appraisal

Acquire a deep understanding of how infrastructure projects are planned, developed, and appraised, focusing on their financial feasibility in various economic contexts. Learn about the project life cycle and gain tools to evaluate their viability in both developed and developing economies.

Research Skills

To prepare you for your dissertation research, you’ll learn how to formulate a research problem, develop, and apply investigative approaches, interpret data, and present your findings.

Research Dissertation

Formulate a research problem in the field of construction. You’ll select appropriate research methods and apply recognised strategies and techniques to address the problem in a sustained and logical written piece on the topic.

BIM and Socio-technical Change

Explore approaches that implement socio-technical systems into the built environment, including the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM). You’ll address how the potential for BIM rests on the understanding of how socio-technical systems are supported by a range of technologies, standards, and strategies of management.

Construction Cost Planning and Economics

Explore how economic analysis applies to practical construction problems and equips you with skills to estimate, manage, and control building costs across all development stages, from feasibility to demolition.

Optional modules

Business Innovation and Strategy

Acquire the skills to lead and manage in the construction and built environment sectors. You’ll cover strategic management, including goal-setting, leadership, and corporate planning, as well as business innovation, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.

Advanced Project Management

Acquire advanced project management skills, with a strong emphasis on the construction industry, focusing on leadership, communication, and managing multidisciplinary teams. You’ll learn to handle delays, use agile and traditional methods, and ensure successful, on-time project delivery.

Managing Construction Projects and the Offsite Interface

Explore project management techniques and offsite construction using the Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) process. You'll focus on delivering projects within cost, time, and quality targets, while also learning to manage and grow project-based businesses.

Innovations in Digital Practice

Sharpen your skills by engaging with the built environment using digital tools and technologies, and processing the data produced. You'll examine the relationship between people, technologies, and information in built environment practice, by blending social science methods with modern digital technologies to learn how to analyse the built environment from a human perspective.

These are the modules that we currently offer for 2025/26 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them.

You can also register your details with us to receive information about your course of interest and study and life at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,800

New international students: £30,950

Tuition fee information

The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fees are calculated pro rata for flexible modular study.

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 .

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

Careers for MSc Construction Cost Management

The MSc Construction Cost Management programme provides an excellent route to the professional practice of construction cost management or quantity surveying if you have a bachelor’s degree that isn't directly related to the field.

As a cost manager in construction and property you'll be qualified to work for consultancy practices, designers or construction firms. You'll provide the essential financial direction to projects while working with clients, architects, designers or building engineers.

Career opportunities

Graduates can typically expect to secure roles in cost management or quantity surveying in public and private sectors, with public and private sector clients, consultants, or contractors in the building, or civil engineering sectors. Example roles include Senior Cost Engineer and Senior Contract Manager.

Past MSc Construction Cost Management graduates at Reading have gone on to work for employers such as:

AECOM
Core Five LLP
Gardiner & Theobald
Mott MacDonald
River Levett Bucknall

Based on HESA data © HESA 2020 - 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18 - 2021/22; includes MSc Construction Cost Management responders.

Overall, 92% of graduates from Construction Management and Engineering at the 澳门六合彩开奖记录 are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. Of those in full-time employment, 93% are in graduate-level roles (based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22; includes postgraduate (taught) Construction Management and Engineering responders).

Links with industry

Our academic staff have extensive experience as advisors, consultants and visiting lecturers to commercial organisations, governments and universities across the world. Their valuable contacts, relationships, knowledge and experience are shared, wherever appropriate, with our students.

Industry expertise

Guest speakers from industry are actively engaged with our courses; they share current and topical insights from industry and are eager to network and connect with our students. We regularly host industry professionals and experts, whose expertise and knowledge relates to various areas of industry, ensuring relevance to each student. Our events offer prime opportunities for you to build your personal network, making connections which could lead to a placement, or even future employment.

Professional bodies

We collaborate with the local hubs of professional bodies, through events such as free local evening networking, providing opportunities for you to further enhance your network.

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