Why study our specialist MScs?
Shape the future of projects
In today’s fast-moving industries, technical know-how alone won’t keep you ahead of the curve. Organisations need engineers who not only understand how things work but also know how to make them run smoothly.
Whether you’re looking to boost your career in engineering or pivot from a related field, these MScs will equip you to manage people, projects, and processes with confidence — all while building the skills to steer transformation across sectors.
You’ll also develop a toolkit of transferable skills — from decision-making and data analysis to leadership, communication, and critical thinking, giving you the versatility to thrive in roles across a wide range of industries.
How far you can go
Jean de Dieu's story
Hear about how Manchester and an MSc in Construction Project Management helped Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye progress his career, ultimately landing him the role of High Commissioner of Rwanda to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.
“When I started doing projects, I realised there was something missing. There’s a lot of other skills you need in construction, like leadership and management.”
Master’s courses
Our master's in Engineering Management
- MSc Management of Projects:
Develop technical and leadership skills to manage diverse, high-level engineering projects. - MSc Commercial Project Management:
Learn to optimise time, cost, and value in commercial project delivery across industries.
- MSc Construction Project Management:
Gain the tools to manage complex construction projects with strategic and technical insight. - MSc Engineering Project Management:
Lead innovation-driven engineering projects from concept to completion with expertise.
How you’ll learn
Teaching
Teaching at Manchester is delivered through a dynamic blend of methods so you have a rich and well-rounded learning experience. In a typical week, you’ll take part in lectures, lab sessions, focused tutorial groups and more with expert academics.
Research and self-study
Your learning doesn't stop when the lecture ends. Outside your timetabled teaching, you are expected to spend time each week on collaborative group projects, independent research, and other self-directed study.
Dissertation project
As part of your MSc, you will need to complete a final dissertation project where you'll conduct a significant piece of research that addresses a specific research question in a field related to your course. This may incorporate laboratory or field/workplace-based investigation, primary data handling, or a systematic literature review.
Where our MScs can take you
Who do our graduates work for?
Our graduates go on to work for employers such as:
- Mott MacDonald
- Network Rail
- Worley Parsons
- Atkins
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- Accenture
- KPMG
- PwC
- Manchester City Council
- ... and more.
What do our graduates do?
Common roles graduates from this department step into include:
- Project manager / coordinator
- Operations manager
- Strategy and business manager
- Engineering consultant
- Commercial director
- Risk manager
- Construction manager
- Quantity surveyor
- ... and so much more.
Our careers service
At Manchester, we help you shape your next move with purpose. From the moment you join us, you’ll have access to tailored one-to-one career support, employer insight events, and more. No matter what your professional goal is, we’ll help you build the strategy and confidence to stand out in a competitive global job market.
Why Manchester?
Connections and reputation
We are the first English university to offer an engineering degree, and we continue to lead the way — from computational fluid dynamics to how engineering impacts public policy.
- We are the most targeted university by top graduate employers (The Graduate Market, 2024)
- Study within a Russell Group institution ranked 2nd in the UK for Research Power in Engineering (REF, 2021)
- We've pioneered the way since 1824 with decades spent at the cutting-edge of the Management of Projects field on a global scale.
Support for international students
Feel welcomed, supported, and set up for success from day one.
- Receive guidance on visas, funding, and settling in
- Access dedicated academic, career, and wellbeing support
- Join a diverse and inclusive campus community with students from 160+ countries.
How to apply
Apply for our Engineering Management MSc courses
If you’re interested in applying to the taught master's at Manchester, here’s what you need to know.
Contact us
Have any questions? Get in touch
Department of Civil Engineering and Management Postgraduate Admissions team
- Tel: +44 (0)161 275 5300
- Email: mop.admissions@manchester.ac.uk