The MSc in Construction Management is a long standing and successful course. It is designed to meet the needs and requirements of managers, engineers, surveyors, designers and others working in construction-related companies. It aims to give students a competitive edge.

The programme offers close contact with industry and has an emphasis on problem solving. Students will learn to use the latest, most appropriate management theory and information technology systems to solve industrial problems.

The University of Bolton’s unique links with business and industry mean that the programme has the backing of employers, and provides management learning that will contribute to personal career development and progression. It fulfils professional development requirements and can enhance their membership status with professional bodies and institutions.

Managing a construction project from design through to occupation requires a wide range of skills and involves many people. This course will help you develop the general business management and construction specific skills required for site management of major complex construction projects.

The University of Bolton leads the way in offering professional courses which are designed with the current and future needs of employers and your career in mind. Our MSc in Construction Management is designed to give you the edge in a demanding marketplace.

Entry Requirements

Normally, candidates will have one of the following: an honours degree in a construction discipline; significant industrial experience (for instance, two years full-time employment or four years part-time employment in a relevant industry); professional status with an appropriate construction institution (for instance, Chartered Architect, Builder, Engineer or Surveyor); alternative qualifications and/or experience (for instance, candidates have held a responsible position for a number of years with relevant responsibilities).

If English is not the first language candidates will also normally need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

Other Fees

Notes

This course is usually taught on Mondays from 3-9pm

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The MA Educational Management is an advanced and flexible course which includes two specialist modules – Human Resource Management and Marketing – as well as a range of optional modules. It is directly relevant to the realities of working in educational management in different sectors, and assignments are tailored towards your own working environment.

The MA Educational Management is a named award within the MEd Professional Development scheme. In the first instance applicants should apply for the MEd Professional Development.

Advanced courses in education at the University of Bolton all focus on clear principles: learners and learning, professional practice in education and training, and quality and excellence in professional development.

This exciting and demanding masters course gives the opportunity to develop a range of in depth skills which are applicable in different senior and management roles in across the education sector.

Students will be taught by educational professionals and assessed using techniques including group and individual projects and assignments, research, presentations, tutorials, reports and essays. At all times the course is relevant and focused, preparing them for additional responsibilities in their career.

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Entry Requirements

Candidates should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree and a PGCE (or equivalent).

If English is not the first language candidates will also normally need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

Other Fees

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The MA Inclusive Education is an advanced and flexible course which meets the professional development needs of experienced educationalists. It is directly relevant to the realities of working in different roles in educational environments, with a particular focus on inclusive education. Assignments are tailored towards your own working environment and experience.

The MA Inclusive Education is a named award within the MEd Professional Development scheme. In the first instance applicants should apply for the MEd Professional Development.

All advanced courses in education at the University of Bolton focus on clear principles: learners and learning, professional practice in education and training, and quality and excellence in professional development.

This exciting and demanding masters course gives you the opportunity to develop a range of in depth skills – which are applicable in a range of senior and management roles in education and learning – and to specialise in inclusive education.

This is a specialist award with two specialist modules: The Struggle for Inclusive Education; and Transformative Education in an Inclusive Context.

Students will be taught by educational professionals and assessed using techniques including group and individual projects and assignments, research, presentations, tutorials, reports and essays. At all times this rewarding course is relevant and focused, preparing them for additional responsibilities in their current and future career.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree and a PGCE (or equivalent).

If English is not their first language they will also normally need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

Other Fees

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The MA Policy and Practice in Basic Skills Education (Numeracy) is for teachers, trainers, team leaders and heads of department/section who work in the field of basic skills education.

This flexible course will support students professional development and enhance their career prospects by adding to their existing knowledge in the field. It includes the study of government policies and initiatives on adult numeracy, key theoretical issues that have an impact on adult numeracy provision, the history of adult numeracy provision and approaches to numeracy.

In addition, studying on a masters course at the University of Bolton will help them to further develop career-enhancing skills including research, oral and written presentations, independent working and time and project management skills.

This exciting and demanding masters course will develop their knowledge and critical thinking skills regarding current educational approaches to numeracy and mathematics education.

Students will be taught by educational professionals and assessed using techniques including group and individual projects and assignments, research, presentations, tutorials, reports and essays.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree and a PGCE (or equivalent).

If English is not their first language they will also normally need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

Other Fees

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The MA Policy and Practice in Basic Skills Education (Literacy) is for teachers, trainers, team leaders and heads of department/section who work in the field of basic skills education.

The course will support their professional development and enhance their career prospects by extending the existing knowledge in the field. It includes the study of issues that impact on adult literacy provision, an examination of literacy practices, a study of the history of adult literacy provision, and considers literacy in under-represented groups within the post-compulsory sector.

Students will have the opportunity to carry out research into an area of literacy provision that is relevant to their practice and examine how theoretical principles inform and enhance this practice. All aspects of your research and study will be underpinned by ethical principles.

This exciting and demanding masters course will develop the knowledge and critical thinking skills regarding current educational approaches to literacy education.

Students will be taught by educational professionals using a combination of tutor-led and learner-led seminars, peer presentations, experiential learner-centred activities, group and individual tasks and e-learning. They will be assessed through personal presentations and two 3,500 word essays. Their submissions will be closely related to your professional practice.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree and a PGCE (or equivalent).

If English is not their first language they will also normally need IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent).

Other Fees

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