Industrialised Construction and Design Management
MSc
Start dates: January 2026 / September 2026
Full time: 12 months (Sept start), 17 months (Jan start)
Part time: Part time/distance learning: 24 months (Sept start), 29 months (Jan start)
Location: Headington
School(s): School of the Built Environment
Overview
The MSc Industrialised Construction and Design Management programme is for those wanting to make a difference in the world by embracing environmentally sustainable and efficient construction practices and helping to solve some of the most pertinent problems faced by the construction industry and the environment.
The construction industry is rapidly changing. New technologies, innovative methods, global challenges and increased demand have accelerated a new era of construction. By developing expertise in prefabrication, offsite construction methods (OSM), and principles of Design for Manufacture (DfMa), you will be at the forefront of the industry, managing and designing environmentally sustainable and financially viable construction solutions.
You’ll be equipped with highly sought after skills in current and future models of construction and their associated project commissioning, design processes, procurement, supply chain integration, and manufacturing concerns, transforming your ability to innovatively tackle the problems of the future.
Why Oxford Brookes University?
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Industry-Relevant Curriculum
You’ll benefit from the deep knowledge of academics and experienced practitioners.
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Flexible study
You can study full-time on campus for one year or part-time as a distance learner over two years starting in September or January.
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Problem-based learning
Working on real-life problems and case studies you’ll learn the challenges of design and construction management in an engaging and effective way.
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Networking Opportunities
Benefit from extensive alumni and industry networking opportunities with real-world exposure through site visits and field trips.
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Accredited
Globally recognised qualifications accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Course details
Course structure
There are three modes of delivery for this course:
- full-time on campus
- part-time on campus or
- part-time distance learning.
Please note, PG Certificate and PG Diploma qualifications are offered as exit awards only and are not accredited by RICS or CIOB. Applicants interested in these should apply for the MSc in the first instance.
For full-time students lectures are held on two set days every week.
For part-time on-campus students, lectures are held on one set day every week.
For distance learners, the virtual learning environment (VLE) is the primary mode of delivery. Students are supported by email, Zoom, Google Meet, on-line lectures and telephone, and are welcome to attend all lectures on campus. Distance learners are advised to spend two evenings per week and one whole day per weekend on their studies.
There are also intensive on-campus study periods and a field trip, when students from all modes of study come together (attendance is optional).
Start this course in January or September
You can start this course in January if a September start doesn't suit you or is not currently offered for this course.
If you start in January you will study a range of modules between January and May. During the summer months of June, July and August you will study further modules and begin work on your dissertation. Between September and December you will complete your final modules and focus on your dissertation.
Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from those shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Careers
All of our distance learning students are employed full time by prominent companies in the sector.
Full time students find similar employment shortly after graduation. They typically hold (Assistant) Project Manager positions. However, the breadth of knowledge that our students gain gives them the flexibility to function effectively in a number of different roles.
Local and national construction companies, developers, project managers, house-builders, surveyors and housing associations regularly recruit our graduates.
Many graduates are employed globally - including in:
- India
- Pakistan
- Africa
- Canada
- Australia
- Peru
- The Middle East
- China
- The Americas.
Related courses
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
2:2 degree and minimum 3 years relevant management experience in construction. Lower degree and non-degree qualifications with significant experience will be considered.
Applications are also welcomed for consideration from applicants with European qualifications, international qualifications or recognised foundation courses. For advice on eligibility please contact Admissions: admissions@brookes.ac.uk
If you don’t achieve the required tariff points you can apply to join a foundation course, like Foundation in Business or an international foundation course to help to reach the required level for entry onto this degree.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.
OR an equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.
Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
International applications
We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
- For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.