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Architectural Project Management (Distance Learning Only) – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of the Built Environment
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,043 - | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 72 months | Start Date: | January, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Heriot-Watt University
The MSc in Architectural Project Management is delivered jointly by Heriot-WattUniversity and the University of Edinburgh.
It draws from the expertise in Architecture and Construction Project Management from both institutions to create a course providing a unique overview and insight into design and management of construction projects. It has been designed for those who have a construction project background and who wish to learn more about design aspects, or those who have a design background and who wish to gain an understanding of project management.
The course will provide students with the opportunity to understand key factors that have influenced contemporary design and its practice, the process of design generation and its constraints in terms of shape and character of urban development and the need to develop in a sustainable manner given the conflicting demands of industrialisation and emergent building technology.
The concepts, practices and strategic issues related to construction project management are examined so as to provide an understanding of how project management professionals can add value and provide a service to their clients. The modules will develop understanding of issues related to management of clients and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of a project within the overarching constraints of time, quality, costs, sustainability and safety management. The suite of modules provides the student with the necessary knowledge to contribute effectively as a lead consultant delivering project management services to clients.
The course is aimed at professionals from all backgrounds currently working in the construction industry, recognising that Postgraduate study for graduates in early or mid-career is often difficult. Therefore the programme is offered by attendance-free distance learning, allowing students a considerable degree of flexibility. Students can study at a pace to suit their work or personal commitments and it is also possible to take a break in study between modules. Students receive comprehensive course materials for each module through an on-line Virtual Learning Environment.
Contents
Students study three core modules and choose five from a range of optional modules. MSc students must also complete a research dissertation. Assignments and examinations are used to assess modules. Where an examination is set for a module, arrangements can be made for distance learning students to sit these at a number of centres throughout the world.
Module Choice
· Design, Values & Architecture – mandatory
· Project Management Theory and Practice – mandatory
· Project Management: Strategic Issues- mandatory
· Architecture and Sustainability – optional
· Architecture, Construction and Industrialisation - optional
· People and Organisational Management in the Built Environment – optional
· Business Management for Built Environment Professionals – optional
· Contracts and Procurement – optional
· Value and Risk Management – optional
· Construction Financial Management – optional
About the Course Leader
Dr Graeme Bowles has teaching and research interests in Value and Risk Management, whole life costing, project briefing and procurement. He manages the dissertation process within the programme and has supervised a number of construction management related PhD students. He is on the Association for Project Management committee as Higher Education Institute representative
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For MSc level entry students must hold: a good (minimum 2nd class) honours degree in a relevant discipline; or a minimum upper 2nd class honours in a non-cognate discipline; full membership of a relevant professional institution; or an equivalent UK/overseas qualifications which may be considered on an individual basis.
Those with a lesser qualification will be considered for entry via the postgraduate diploma. Students admitted onto the Diploma programme who perform at MSc standard may transfer to the MSc. Requirements for diploma entry are the same as above or: a relevant ordinary degree and an acceptable period of relevant industrial experience; a good (minimum 2:2) honours degree from another discipline; or a sub degree qualification plus substantial work experience in the field.
If you have any enquiries about the requirements for entry please contact programme leader for further advice on applying.
English Language Requirements
If your first language is not English you need to show that you would benefit from studying in English. Acceptable qualifications for entry are:
* A degree which you studied in English.
* Heriot-Watt University's Foundation English Programme - Grade C (Grade B for postgraduate study in the School of Management and Languages).
* TOEFL 577 (233 in the computerised test or 90 in the internet-based test). This applies to courses in the School of Life Sciences, School of Management and Languages, School of the Built Environment, School of Textiles and Design, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and Institute of Petroleum Engineering.
* TOEFL 550 (213 in the computerised test or 80 in the internet-based test). This applies to courses in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences only.
* IELTS 6.5.
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE) Grade C.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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