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Waterford Institute of Technology

Waterford , Munster ,Ireland

Master of Science Construction Project Management

This programme is at NQF Level 9 and it has been designed for participants who want to develop their Construction Project Management knowledge and skills at the postgraduate level. While it is open to NQF Level 8 degree holders from construction-related disciplines (e.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management), it is also open to those with either NQF Level 7 qualifications or Professional Body qualifications in addition to relevant work experience.

Applicants for this one-year full-time programme are a mix of recent graduates as well as others who are returning to higher education. Completing this programme and gaining the MSc qualification will enable the successful participants to obtain employment in the dynamic Engineering and Construction Industry (Irish and International) and generally enhance their overall career prospects.

Programme Aims

This programme aims to:

  • Develop a deep understanding of and competence in the key project management processes in a construction environment; 
  • Develop the participants’ research knowledge and capabilities, thus enabling their application to the management of projects, innovation and continuous improvement in the construction industry.

Campus Information

Cork Road

Intakes

  • Jan
  • July
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

WIT’s award-winning Careers Development Centre is the main point of contact for:

  • Students and graduates, helping you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications
  • Academic Staff, supporting you to equip your students with the skills they need to enhance their employability and succeed in their future careers
  • Employers interested in securing the recruitment of well educated, career orientated, informed graduates

The Careers Development Centre supports the Institute in providing opportunities for students and graduates to develop the skills and attributes required to manage their careers throughout their working lives.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry requirements for our Postgraduate courses require a degree in a related subject and at least a second class honors degree.  Additional entry requirements may apply to particular courses

 

Minimum Standard for Postgraduate (taught and research) entry
 
Examining Body/Framework

Minimum standard

IELTS

6 IELTS

TOEFL – Computer Based Test

213

TOEFL – Internet Based Test

80

TOEFL – Paper Based Test

575

TIE

C1

TOEIC

660

Trinity College London

Trinity GESE 9 or ISE II

Cambridge Exams

FCE (Grade B)

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

Grade C

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Grade B
CEFR

Low C1

ETAPP

C1

PTE (Academic)

55

QQI FET

Merit

Duolingo English Test

100

Oxford Test of English

125 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)

Language Cert 

B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 33)

  • Course Code: SE71J
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 10500 EUR
    Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
    Application Fee: 50 EUR
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