Construction Project Management - Waterford

Programme Structure

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 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.



The programme is currently accredited by the CIOB and SCSI for candidates with the relevant prior qualifications.



Programme Aims

- 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.

Modules:



Year 1:



Semester 1:

Management of Projects 1 (M)

Economics & the Construction Sector (M)

Financial Management (M)

Construction Law (M)

Professional Development & Effectiveness (M)

Research Methodology (M)



Semester 2

Management of Projects 2 (M)

Strategic Management (E)

Management of People (M)

ICT for Construction (M)

Sustainability &The Built Environment (M)

Dissertation (M)

Lean Thinking (E)



(M) - Mandatory module, (E) - Elective Module

The normal minimum expected entry requirement for the MSc in Construction Project Management will be a cognate accredited NFQ Level 8 Honours 2.2. Engineering or Science Degree.



Entry to the programmes may also be allowed via the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis. This robust RPL process demonstrates that the candidate’s prior learning (education and experiential) has achieved outcomes commensurate with accredited Level 8 programme outcomes. Each RPL applicant must submit of a portfolio of evidence that maps the prior learning against the required Level 8 outcomes. This portfolio is reviewed by the Programme Leader and Head of Department and is supplemented by an interview.



International Applications

This programme is open to international applicants, providing a supportive and dynamic learning environment. International applicants are encouraged to apply online through the international admissions portal. The application process typically requires academic transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, a personal statement, and relevant supporting documents. For detailed entry requirements and deadlines, visit our Study at SETU section of the website at https://www.setu.ie/global/study-at-setu

Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026



Subject to satisfying the aforementioned entry criteria, applicants will be offered places on a first-come-first-served basis per their application submission.

1 year full-time.



Delivery

Full-time over one year

The full-time programme is of interest to recent graduates as well as others who are returning to higher education in order to improve their skills and employment prospects. The full-time version of the MScCPM involves approximately 12 hours of class contact per week in each of the first 2 semesters (S1: September to December and S2: January to May).



These classes are typically held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The third semester (S3: May to September) is used to complete the Research Dissertation/Thesis.

Next Intake September 2026