Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Dissertation
60 credits
60 credits
This module develops and tests your ability to prepare a dissertation, based on the study of a subject related to your chosen discipline within the built environment. Dissertation preparation normally takes place after completion of the Postgraduate Diploma stage.
Research Methods
10 credits
10 credits
This module focuses on your critical understanding of the research process. In preparation for your research study, it also develops skills in research design, implementation and presentation. You will come to understand the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.
Collaborative BIM Project
20 credits
20 credits
The module is an opportunity for students to follow BIM protocols and practice in a collaborative multidisciplinary project team to achieve project success.
Leading and Managing People in Projects
10 credits
10 credits
This module aims to provide an overview of the key concepts and theories of project team working. The module will explore the key concepts and theories associated with management and organisational behaviour which influence people and project-orientated team working. The underlying focus of the module will be practice-based, which will give participants the knowledge to effectively lead real and virtual project-orientated teams.
Production Management and BIM
20 credits
20 credits
This module provides you with an in-depth understanding of the production management of modern, complex and fast-paced construction projects. It also covers key aspects of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within construction management roles.
Project Management Fundamentals
20 credits
20 credits
The module covers the fundamental theory and concepts of Project Management. It explores and promotes contemporary principles and concepts and examines processes, tools and methodologies.
Project Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closure
20 credits
20 credits
This module develops the Project Management skills and knowledge necessary to manage the key processes of planning, executing, controlling and closing a project at appropriate stages in the project life cycle. It also offers a thorough analysis of the environment in which such processes operate.
Sustainable Construction and Innovation
20 credits
20 credits
This module provides you with a wide ranging study of the sustainability and lean principles affecting the modern construction sector. It aims to identify and critically appraise how environmental sustainability and lean principles can be incorporated into a more modern and innovative construction organisation and industry.
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LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
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Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
An Honours degree in a relevant subject with a minimum 2:2 classification or a professional qualification of equivalent standing and/or relevant professional experience in the Construction Industry as deemed appropriate.
As students will not be studying the programme in the UK, an IELTS score requirement is not essential but it is expected that applicants will have English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.5. The judgement on which the decision of equivalence will be based will usually be assessed using one or more of the following criteria: The candidate has passed English language O level with a grade C or above The candidate will have experience of working in a professional context and as English is the language of business in Sri Lanka, they will have to be proficient in order to have got the job and be able to work in that job The candidate will have studied a first degree that has been taught and assessed in English.
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