Project and Enterprise Management MSc

London, Bloomsbury

This programme equips students with an advanced theoretical and practical understanding of the organisation, management and economics of construction projects and enterprises in the built environment.

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£24,100
£12,050
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£39,800
£19,900
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Duration
1 calendar year
2 calendar years
5 calendar years
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 04 Apr 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Applicants who do not require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 29 Aug 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Whilst UCL will endeavour to issue decisions as soon as possible, it is expected that some applications will be considered in Spring 2024 as part of a gathered field, with formal decisions released in May 2023.

Entry requirements

The normal minimum qualifications are a lower second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

The Project and Enterprise Management MSc aims to equip students with an advanced understanding of management principles related to the organisation, management and economics of construction projects and enterprises within the built environment. Emphasising the roles projects and enterprises play in construction and infrastructure, the programme provides a comprehensive appreciation of how projects should be defined, developed, and delivered within their wider context.

This programme is ideal for students with experience or a degree in the built environment, as well as those considering a career in this field. Relevant disciplines include engineering, architecture, surveying, construction management, urban planning and design, economics, finance, and sustainability-related topics.

As a programme primarily oriented towards the social sciences, it also welcomes students with degrees or experience in fields such as geography, business studies, and philosophy who aspire to apply their knowledge within the built environment context.

Who this course is for

The programme is particularly appropriate for students with backgrounds in design, construction, planning, surveying, management, legal and other associated built environment disciplines who wish to gain current knowledge in the management of construction projects and enterprises. However, those with other forms of industrial or government experience may also find the programme suited to their needs.

What this course will give you

Advanced knowledge: Gain an advanced understanding of the organisation, management and economics of projects and firms/organisations (enterprises) in the built environment, from supply chain management to business strategy and behavioural economics.

Expert teaching: The programme is taught by academics with current research and publications, experienced practitioners and guest speakers from industry.

Accreditation: Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), our students benefit from a free student RICS membership which provides advantages such as access to research papers and links to international groups.

Career Support: Studying at UCL provides students with access to a range of career services including networking events, career workshops, and internship opportunities. 

Study in London: London is among the most connected cities in the world, offering incredible access to major construction firms, consultancies, and governmental bodies, while also providing a dynamic and vibrant learning environment enriched by the city's diverse and thriving construction industry. 

Top Ranked: For the second year in a row, The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment was ranked #1 in the world for ‘Architecture and Built Environment’ (QS World University Subject Rankings 2024).  

Find out more about the benefits of studying at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction.

The foundation of your career

A comprehensive and stimulating programme, delivered by leading academics and with RICS accreditation, this MSc also offers each student the opportunity to tailor their study to those areas which are of most interest, by choosing from a wide range of optional modules. In addition, there is a strong focus on student career progression. 

96% of Bartlett graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduation.

Top industry sectors for Bartlett graduates in work are construction, built environment and property (37% of graduates); engineering (17%); finance (8%); academic research and higher education (7%); and other scientific and technical professions (5%).

Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction graduates are working in 45 countries around the world.

Example jobs:

  • Construction project manager
  • Engineering professional
  • Finance and investment analyst / advisor
  • Production manager
  • Construction director
  • Project support officer
  • Chartered surveyor
  • Civil engineer
  • Environment professional
  • Architect

Example employers:

  • ARUP
  • Balfour Beatty
  • British Land
  • Deloitte
  • UK Government
  • Skanska
  • Turner & Townsend
  • AtkinsRéalis
  • TfL  
  • Mace
  • Tetra Tech Europe  
  • Vodafone  

(Data from Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-2021)

Employability

Graduate career options are varied. Students are expected to go on to work in many related areas: public sector infrastructure, construction, engineering and design enterprises, professional consultants and commercial research organisations, and client enterprises with significant project portfolios such as large manufacturing, transport, financial, electrical, gas, water, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, defence enterprises as well as government departments and agencies. A number of students use the MSc as a foundation for MPhil/PhD research.

Networking

The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction hosts numerous events throughout the year that feature industry guests and networking opportunities. These include lectures, seminars, and workshops.

Additionally, there are a broad range of university-wide career events to help current students and recent graduates develop their employability skills, explore different sectors, increase commercial awareness, build professional networks and more.

The Project Enterprise Management MSc programme and the School actively support students and alumni in establishing their professional network, recognising the importance of networks in providing graduates with opportunities and support throughout their careers.

Accreditation

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of formal and interactive lectures, small-group seminars and tutorials. Visiting speakers are invited to contribute to modules.

Assessment is through assignments, examinations and the dissertation.

In terms 1 and 2 full-time students can typically expect between 10 and 15 contact hours per teaching week through lectures, workshops and tutorials. In term 3 students will be completing their own dissertation research, keeping regular contact with their dissertation supervisors.

Outside of lectures full-time students typically study the equivalent of a full-time job, using their remaining time for self-directed study and completing coursework assignments.

Modules

You will undertake 8 taught modules and the research dissertation, totalling 180 credits.

Full-time structure:

  • Term One: You will take four compulsory modules and receive training in research methods for your dissertation.
  • Term Two: You will take two compulsory modules and two optional modules.
  • Term Three: You will complete outstanding assignments and exams for the taught modules, following which you will continue work on your dissertation in this term and throughout the summer.

The compulsory modules provide the basic knowledge and theoretical underpinning of the organisation, management and economics of construction. The optional modules build upon this knowledge and allow exploration of more specialist areas.

In the first year, you will take:

  • 2 compulsory modules in term one.
  • 2 compulsory modules in term two.

In the second year, you will take: 

  • 2 compulsory modules in term one.
  • 2 optional modules in term two.
  • The dissertation module throughout terms 1-3 and into the summer.

Modular-flexible study is undertaken on a module-by-module basis. In a given academic year, modular-flexible students have the option to complete as few as one module or as many as eight modules, depending on individual preferences and availability. 

Modular-flexible students are required to complete all eight taught modules as well as the dissertation module within a maximum timeframe of five academic years. 

It is advisable for students to complete the compulsory project management-based modules during the first year, while the Dissertation module must be undertaken in the final year of study. Students can contact the Teaching and Learning Team on bssc.enquiries@ucl.ac.uk if they need any advice or support with module selection.

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Project and Enterprise Management.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £24,100 £12,050
Tuition fees (2025/26) £39,800 £19,900

Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For Full-time and Part-time offer holders a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

For flexible/modular offer holders a £500 fee deposit will be charged.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

Students are expected to bring their own laptop.

UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

In our faculty, The Bartlett Promise Scholarship aims to enable students from backgrounds underrepresented in the built environment to pursue master's studies. Please see the UK Master's scholarship and Sub-Saharan Africa Master's scholarship pages for more information on eligibility criteria, selection process and FAQs.

Any additional funding available from The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment Faculty Office are advertised on the respective websites.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

UCL East London Scholarship

Deadline: 26 June 2025
Value: Tuition fees plus £16,000 stipend ()
Criteria Based on financial need
Eligibility: UK

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £160 for both online and paper applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we expect to be able to learn:

  • why you want to study Project and Enterprise Management at graduate level
  • why you want to study Project and Enterprise Management at UCL
  • what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
  • how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
  • where you would like to go professionally with your degree.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please tell us about a specific experience (work or social, e.g. an instance where you experienced a social, economic or other type of inequality) that made you interested in the management of projects and explain how the MSc in Project and Enterprise Management will develop your interest in projects both personally and professionally for your future.

For this programme, applications are considered in a number of different rounds. Please see here for important information on application deadlines.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

Choose your programme

Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2025-2026

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