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We are one of the UK's top-ranking universities for teaching and research in the built environment.
We're ranked 1st for Architecture, Building and Planning in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025, 3rd for Building in the Complete University Guide, 2025, and 5th for Building in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025.
All of our master's programmes are accredited by professional institutions, including the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Energy Institute.
Amal Khawaja
MSc Construction Management graduate
Our global community of students, academics and alumni bring a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives that will enrich your studies.
Many of our academics are working on international research projects or influencing policy around the world. This experience feeds directly into their teaching.
Fit your studies around your life. Some of our postgraduate students pursue their degree alongside work and other commitments.
You can choose to study full time over one year, or on a flexible modular basis over two to five years.
We have strong relationships with leading multinational firms and connect with industry professionals through our global alumni network.
As we engage closely with industry on research and commercial practice, our teaching is informed by the latest thinking in the built environment and energy sectors.
Studying with us can help you stand out from the crowd, and progress faster and further in your chosen career. You'll gain knowledge and skills that will complement your existing experience.
Our graduates are uniquely well-represented at the top of the construction management and engineering sector. They're working in leading firms around the world, including:
Based on HESA data © HESA 2020 - 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18 - 2021/22; includes all postgraduate (taught) responders from the School of Construction Management and Engineering.
You will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience and apply the knowledge and skills gained in your first year to real-life situations with an integrated industry placement for the following courses:
You'll receive tailored support from our academics and benefit from regular opportunities for you to connect with fellow students in our collegiate study environment.
Step off campus and you'll find yourself in a bustling town centre offering a variety of shops, restaurants and activities. We're also well-connected – you can reach London Paddington within half an hour by train.
