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WaterfrontResurgent after too many years in the doldrums, Liverpool’s Waterfront really is world-class. With the new extension to the Leeds/Liverpool canal scything through the Pier Head, the jaunty new Museum of Liverpool, the scrubbed up Three Graces (the triptych of grand buildings of which the Liver Building is best known) and the handsome huddle of warehouses making up the Albert Dock, the city has returned to the river in style. The Dock’s museums and galleries, bars and restaurants can easily fill a half day’s exploration and, should you itch to get closer to the water you’ve a few options: you can take a ‘ferry ‘cross the Mersey’ or try your hand at canoeing (or a range of other watersports) at the Watersports Centre. Further south, the promenade walk of Riverside Drive offers great river views all the way to the pretty Festival Gardens.

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Welcome to LJMU’s Department of Built EnvironmentThe Department of Built Environment delivers an exciting range of professionally-accredited postgraduate programmes designed to develop innovative and creative professionals who can react to the challenges of the modern, global built environment.

We offer courses for experienced practitioners who want to enhance/refocus their skills and for graduates who need the competencies to succeed in this sector. Our postgraduate qualifications provide excellent UK and international career prospects, enabling graduates to provide ‘real world’ solutions to sustainable global development.

Our academic team of industry professionals and internationally acclaimed research-active academics deliver a broad-based and professionally relevant learning experience. They also help to shape the direction of industry standards by regularly sitting on expert committees for professional bodies, such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM).

Our close partnerships with industry ensure our programmes are responsive to the changing needs of business, government, local communities and professional practice. Indeed, our global reach is such that our annual international sustainable construction materials and pavement engineering conference attracts speakers and delegates from across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, USA, South America, Australia and the Far East.

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In 2016, LJMU became the first university to receive two commended judgements in the Higher Education Review by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

All UK universities undergo a rigorous independent review by the QAA to check that they meet set standards. Our review saw us far exceeding the criteria, being commended for the quality and enhancement of our student learning opportunities and being praised for nine other areas of good practice.

The benefits of studying at LJMU were clearly outlined by the QAA. The report commented on our:

n provision of clear expectations for students

n curriculum enhancing placements

n continual development of teaching staff

n work, enabling students to reach their graduate potential

n programme monitoring and improvement processes

n ability to collect and act on student feedback

n identification of enhancement opportunities for students

n strengthening collaborative partnerships

n partnerships with postgraduate research students

This ground-breaking result means that, as a future student, you can have total confidence that LJMU delivers an exceptional learning experience and ranks amongst the very best in the UK.

Leading the way in education

Postgraduate study options

LJMU offers a wide range of taught and research programmes delivered by academics actively involved in innovative research and ground-breaking consultancy projects. Indeed, it is this combination of academic expertise and ‘real world’ experience that helps ensure our programmes: are up-to-date, accredited by key professional bodies and deliver the knowledge, skills and experience required to achieve your professional ambitions.

Postgraduate Certificates (PgCert) and Diplomas (PgDip)

n can act as stand-alone professional qualificationsn can mark interim achievements en route to a full (taught) masters qualification

The Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Education (PGDE or PGCE)

n offers a route into teaching for those with an undergraduate degreen focuses on developing teaching skills

MPhil

n focuses on using appropriate research methods and techniques to conduct an independent enquiry n can be completed in one to four years, depending if you are a full or part-time student

Doctorate or PhD

n focuses on making an original, personal contribution to the understanding of a problem, the advancement of knowledge or the generation of new ideasn takes between three and six years to complete, depending on your mode of study

QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

Taught Masters (MA, MSc, MBA)

n builds on undergraduate knowledge and skillsn can be studied 12 months full-time, with a two year part-time option often available n often enables you to select specialist optional modules based on your own interestsn involves a dissertation n sometimes available for those with little/no academic experience in the subject area

Master of Research (MRes)

n focuses on individual research project workn ideal if you want to pursue a research careern provides you with an academic mentor who will become your Director of Studies should you progress to a PhD programme

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Why study at LJMU?

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A global universityLJMU is a global university, welcoming students and staff from over 100 different countries and working in collaboration with businesses, professional bodies and educational institutions from all over the world.

We offer students and staff exciting opportunities to work, train or study overseas, encouraging them to embrace international employment opportunities. Our appetite for collaboration has created huge success and inspired our graduates to see beyond national boundaries and cultural traditions.

Excellent facilitiesThe Department of Built Environment is situated in the Byrom Street complex of LJMU’s City Campus. Byrom Street has high quality lecture theatres, meeting and seminar rooms plus a large Starbucks café and social spaces. The Avril Robarts Library, open 24/7 during semesters, is just minutes away on Tithebarn Street.

We offer postgraduate students and researchers access to world-class facilities plus support and guidance from our expert academics and outstanding technicians. Our facilities include:

n advanced microwave sources and diagnostic equipment

n advanced renewable energy laboratory

n biological science/chemistry laboratory

n chemical engineering laboratory

n concrete and materials testing laboratory

n environmental testing chamber

n geotechnics laboratory

n hydraulics laboratory

n industrial (large scale) laboratory

n materials science laboratory

n pavement engineering laboratory

n sensors (wired and wireless) laboratory

Employment opportunitiesThe Faculty of Engineering and Technology has an excellent employability record. Indeed, the number of postgraduates in professional and management positions six months after graduation stood at an impressive 94.6% in 2015.

Postgraduates from the Department of Built Environment follow a variety of career paths. Recent alumni are now working in roles including: Engineer, Facilities Manager, Surveyor, Project Manager, Senior Property Manager, Graduate Portfolio Manager, Social Procurement Specialist, Assistant Commercial Manager, Site Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Regulatory Support Consultant.

They are employed by companies including: Ex Ova, Miller Construction, Pets at Home, Wates, City Link Ltd, the Co-operative Group, Haj Consultants, AMEC, Balfour Beatty, Arcadis, AECOM, Golder Associates and Savills.

First class learning resourcesLJMU has three libraries: the Aldham Robarts library at the Mount Pleasant Campus, the Avril Robarts library in the City Centre and the IM Marsh library.

A hub for all front-line student services, our libraries are the place to: register and enrol, hand in your coursework, pay fees and get guidance

on anything related to the student experience. All libraries have Wi-Fi so you can work on your own device, borrow a laptop or book a PC. You can also book a space to work quietly with friends and can print, copy and scan items here too.

In essence, our libraries offer:

n 2,000 study spaces - including designated postgraduate areas for when you need some quiet time to focus and meeting areas so you can collaborate in groups

n helpful and friendly academic liaison librarians for each Department/ Faculty

n Wi-Fi access

n networked PCs and access to 2000+ applications

n laptops you can borrow when you need to be out and about

n helpdesk and induction sessions to familiarise yourself with the resources and facilities available

n a user-friendly search engine to search more than 820,000 items including 650,000 printed resources, 129,000 e-Books, 45,000 electronic journal titles, online newspapers, legal databases, company journals and special collections.

World-leading researchThe Department of Built Environment is recognised as one of the UK’s leading research departments for built environment and sustainability research. Indeed, we are ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions working in this field.

Some 83% of LJMU’s built environment-related research submitted to the REF 2014 was considered of international importance or recognised internationally. This work, combined with our extensive links with professional bodies and employers, ensures that all of our postgraduate degrees are industry focused, globally relevant and at the forefront of knowledge development in the field.

In recent years, the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute (BEST) has:

n secured more than £7 million in research funding

n published close to 600 research papers, books and industry reports

n enabled 40 research students to complete their PhDs

BEST works collaboratively with leading international universities and research centres across the EU, the Middle East, the Far East, US, Norway and New Zealand. It is also supported by the EU, UK and USA Ministry of Defence, Carbon Trust, Technology Strategy Board and has secured funding to develop a range of innovative projects from industrial partners such as United Utilities, Ministry of Defence, NHS, Tarmac and Taylor Woodrow.

Three exemplar houses have been designed and constructed at the Byrom Street campus, to provide a dynamic, site-based research facility for the construction and housing sectors. The dwellings provide realistic test facilities and R&D capabilities for the development and application of a range of carbon reducing, environmental monitoring and intervention technologies needed most by today’s housing sector.

Working in partnership with the BRE Innovation Park Network, we aim to provide a testing and development facility to assess the efficacy of technological innovations aimed at reducing energy consumption, measuring and improving other environmental quality factors and devising accurate, non-invasive measurement and monitoring techniques. Promoting this approach will inform future thinking on how the UK tackles the refurbishment challenge.

“I would encourage anyone to come to LJMU to study at postgraduate level.” Mature student, Catherine Gadd

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SARAH BUXBAUM Real Estate

“I enjoy contributing to the development of the next generation of real estate professionals. My key purpose is to ensure the MSc curriculum embeds core surveying elements and reflects developing trends, so graduates enter the profession with the practical and professional skills required for a challenging and dynamic career in the property sector.”

Coming from a retail management background, Sarah qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1989. She spent the next 20 years working for a government agency specialising in the valuation of property for public sector organisations and also for taxation purposes. Her roles included working for a specialist team responsible for a wide variety of retail properties. She latterly provided technical support to offices across the North West of England.

Sarah joined LJMU full-time in 2009, having taught on a part-time basis since 2000. Her interest in the historic built environment led to the completion of a postgraduate qualification in building conservation and subsequent appointment as lead author for an RICS paper which combined both her conservation and valuation specialisms.

STEVEN FOWLES“I enjoy working with diverse and engaging students who are passionate about a career in the built environment. I like working with industry and academic leaders around the world to deliver cutting edge research projects that influence industry best practice and feed directly into teaching materials.”

Highly experienced in teaching and programme management, Steven leads an experienced team who combine research activity with practitioner experience to deliver postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of Commercial Building Surveying, Facilities Management and Architectural Engineering.

Steven is a Chartered Town Planner and contributes to linking education with professional practice via both his work for professional bodies, and through acting as external advisor for Universities. His research interests cover urban regeneration and smart cities, sustainability and built environment education research, with particular regard to the links between enterprise and education.

Our peopleOur academics have the specialist knowledge and industry insight to make a real difference to your future. Here are just some of the tutors based in the Department of Built Environment.

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Following his undergraduate degree in Architecture, Design and Technology, Mohammed Shabuo moved to LJMU to study for a masters in Architectural Engineering.

“I chose LJMU because of the reputation the School has in industry and the opportunities it provides for students.

I was expecting postgraduate study to be challenging and it hasn’t failed to meet those expectations. You need to be able to work independently, research different

topics and manage your own time.

The highlight of the programme for me has been the opportunity to work on a real life project with students from other disciplines. This has really helped to develop our teamworking skills.

My programme has been really well structured and has enabled us to resolve the kind of technical and sustainable challenges we will come up against in industry. Teaching at LJMU reflects the real world and benefits from highly qualified,

helpful lecturers and library staff.

As a university, LJMU will give you that edge in industry, whilst masters level study will enable you to develop skills that are very important in the professional environment, preparing you to start your career.

Liverpool is a vibrant city with a diverse population and a growing economy so, for students looking to establish a professional career, this really is the right place to be.”

WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…

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Facilities Management CPD, PGCert, PGDip, MSc Open to international students

Why study this course at LJMU?

Facilities Management is a recognised global profession, offering opportunities nationally and internationally. This programme is ideal if you are associated with the built environment sector, be that from facilities management, property management, building surveying, project management or building services engineering disciplines.

Facilities Managers must integrate and align non-core services, including those relating to premises, to operate and maintain a business, fully supporting core objectives. They need to have specialist knowledge relating to the management of workplaces, assets, maintenance and support services.

This postgraduate qualification is completed by distance learning only, so that you can study wherever you are in the world and apply knowledge from international case studies.

The programme will enhance your career prospects by applying a range of multi-disciplinary skills to the facilities management discipline. You will study crucial subject areas that will put you at the cutting edge of the industry and allow you to manage your facilities successfully within different social, economic and environmental international contexts.

The course enables you to specialise in this growing sector and progress your career more quickly in this field. You will benefit from the Department’s strong record in business partnering with local, national and international organisations.

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and mapped to the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) level 7 qualifications, this programme enables you to gain professional qualifications in addition to your degree. It will enhance your career prospects by applying a range of multi-disciplinary skills to the facilities management discipline.

The varied curriculum will give you a real industry advantage, allowing you to manage facilities successfully within different social, economic and environmental contexts. The course is designed to develop innovative and creative professionals and, on graduation, you will be able to apply a contemporary, relevant and meaningful approach to facilities management in the modern business environment.

You will study the following modules:

n Strategic Facilities Management

n Service Management

n Knowledge and Information Management

n Legislation, Finance and Risk

n FM Project

n Research Methods

n Smart Facilities Management

n Leadership for a Sustainable Environment

n Dissertation

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is distance learning only. Lectures are pre-recorded for download by students and formative tasks are set by tutors for completion prior to regular online sessions where students will engage with other students on the programme facilitated by the module tutor.

The programme is assessed solely by coursework assignments including essays, reports and portfolio.

Graduate employment

Facilities management is a global discipline with roles in almost every industry. During your studies you will be able to attend networking events with professional institutes such as BIFM. Academic staff are actively involved with industry and will help connect you with a vast professional network.

The programme is ideal if you want to graduate in the global professional discipline of facilities management where your skills are in high demand. It is also aimed at busy facilities management professionals seeking a flexible, accredited programme of study at Masters-level that will enhance their career opportunities and prospects in this dynamic discipline.

Distance Learning. Study full-time over one year or part-time over two years

Entry Requirements: A first degree or considerable relevant work experience.

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Fees: See website for details.

Programme Leader:Steven Fowles [email protected]

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Architectural Engineering Open to international students MSc

Enhance your career prospects in industry as you learn about Building Information Modelling combined with further development and application of construction detailing and design using Revit.


A specialist masters for those with first degrees in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering and built environment disciplines, this programme prepares you for careers in architectural engineering & technology, construction and design management.

You will develop your understanding of the sector using a range of software and producing the professional design specifications and technical details required for complex buildings. Studying the theory and practice of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as part of an interdisciplinary approach, you will learn about contemporary practice and building compliance regulations. According to HM Government 2012: “BIM is the first truly global digital construction technology and will soon be deployed in every country in the world. It is a ‘game changer’ and we need to recognise that it is here to stay”.

By working in project teams with other postgraduate students from the Department of Built Environment, you will develop valuable team working skills on the programme which are essential in the industry at technician, manager and consultancy level. In addition to this you will learn key research skills whilst studying the programme’s Research Methods module, enabling you to undertake a major investigation and produce a dissertation on the outcome of your research.

Your personal tutor will be Mike Farragher, who is a qualified Chartered Architect and member of the ARB. Mike’s projects in the commercial field of architecture in Merseyside include: social housing, healthcare, hotels and the Queen’s Square development in Liverpool city centre. He has teaching experience in Architecture, Architectural Technology and Architectural Engineering and is able to share his extensive knowledge of building design software with students.


n Building Design Suite

n Building Engineering and Detailing

n Sustainable Design

n Integrated BIM Theory

n Collaborative BIM Project

n Integrated BIM in Practice

n Research Methods

n Dissertation


This programme is assessed using coursework. You will need to complete: reports and essays; design tasks; oral presentations; computer-based exercises and a research dissertation.

The dissertation module is a major component of the course. This extensive piece of research work will be carried out in a domain relevant to your academic or professional interests.

Graduate employment

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% of postgraduates in professional or managerial roles six months after graduation.

Our extensive links with professional bodies and employers ensure that all of our postgraduate degrees are industry-focused, globally relevant and at the forefront of knowledge development in this field. The industrial liaison panel for this programme includes: the IBI Group, Owen Ellis, Galliford Try, Tata Steel and a range of smaller architectural practices based in the region. This means that you will enjoy excellent networking opportunities during your studies plus you can be confident that the curriculum reflects the latest industry requirements.

Graduates from the programme can expect to work in architectural practices and construction and engineering firms associated with the built environment.

Study full-time over one year or part-time over two years

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in architecture, design, engineering, built environment or similar. Non-standard applications are welcome.



Programme Leader:Steven Fowles [email protected]

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Commercial Building Surveying MSc Open to international students

If you are interested in forging a career as a Chartered Building Surveyor, this programme will give you the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a wide range of careers in property and construction.


Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), this programme is industry-focused, globally relevant and at the forefront of current thinking. On graduation you will be eligible for direct entrance on the RICS APC professional training programme which can lead to full Chartered status.

During your studies you will gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed in a wide range of roles in property and construction and will benefit from extensive links with professional bodies and employers. You will be able to network with industry experts using our state-of-the-art learning technology. You will also have the support of a personal tutor throughout the course who will provide one-to-one guidance and advice as required.

The programme is designed to be responsive to the changing needs of industry, government, local communities and professional practice. The Department of Built Environment works in close partnership with industry providing scholarship, research, consultancy and lifelong learning opportunities. Staff come from a variety of backgrounds and have years of industry experience to pass on. They also carry out internationally recognised research into various aspects of the discipline.

Graduating from this course will provide you with the professional accreditation, networks, skills and techniques to progress quickly in this dynamic field. Your lecturers will help you to develop into the leading Building Surveyors of the future.



n Building Management

n Design Management

n Law and Contract

n Dilapidations

n Building Technology

n Research Methods

n Dissertation


Teaching on the course is via a combination of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions. This is combined with your own research using our library and the web. You will spend around 12 hours per week in lectures.

The course is assessed using a variety of methods including: exams, coursework, assignments, reports, oral presentations (individual and group), workshops, peer review and computer-based exercises.

To identify your strengths and areas needing work, tutors will provide prompts and constructive feedback via our virtual learning environment.

Graduate employment

Whatever your ambitions for the future, our postgraduate qualifications will ensure you enjoy excellent career prospects both in the UK and internationally, enabling you to provide ‘real world’ solutions to the challenges of sustainable global development.

On graduation from this masters you will be eligible for direct entry to the RICS APC professional training programme which can lead to full Chartered Status. Our graduates usually progress to professional training programmes and roles within construction organisations, public and private businesses.

“The balance between academic studies and practical field visits enabled me to augment the knowledge gained in the classroom with real working projects.”Amanda Gordon, recent graduate


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent professional qualification with appropriate work experience.



Programme Leader:Dr Matthew Tucker [email protected]

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Following an undergraduate degree in Design and Technology with Education, Michael Rawsthorne lectured in Mechanical Engineering for a couple of years before returning to education to study for a masters in Project Management.

“My postgraduate programme is well linked to industry and I have gained a great deal from it. Although it has been challenging, the programme has been well planned to ensure that we have one assignment at a time and there is space between modules.

I particularly enjoyed the module which involved us working as a team, allocating specific roles and applying our learning in an industry context. It was great to use project management software and be marked on our performance as if we were in the workplace.

The support on offer at LJMU has been excellent. We have always had someone to turn to and there has been a very clear explanation of what was expected of us. Any queries have been dealt with within 24 hours. Our academic staff have been

brilliant - they really couldn’t have been any better.

If you are considering postgraduate study, John Moores is a great University and I would definitely advise you to consider it. Course costs are reasonable and the service provided is good. If I had it to do over again, I couldn’t think of a single reason that would make me go elsewhere.”

WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…

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Construction Project Management MSc Open to international students

Learn how to lead and integrate a team of multi-disciplinary professionals on this Construction Project Management Masters. This postgraduate course provides links to leading practitioners, RICS and CIOB accreditation and direct entry to RICS APS.


Construction project management is a highly challenging role, requiring skilled individuals with the ability to lead and integrate a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. This postgraduate course provides links to leading practitioners, RICS and CIOB accreditation and direct entry to the CIOB PDP and RICS APS.

Increasingly complex organisational structures and rapid technological change require project managers to appreciate sophisticated communications systems, intracacies of resource management including managing people and the integration of building information (BIM). Our close partnerships with industry and practice ensure our graduates are responsive to the changing needs of industry, government, local communities and professional practice.

Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), this masters develops the professional and transferable skills required by industry. When you graduate with the MSc Construction Project Management you are exempt from the educational requirements for both the CIOB and the RICS and can apply for the professional training needed for full membership.

The programme aims to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum which produces self-reliant, versatile, enterprising and competent construction project managers. It offers the chance to tailor programmes of study to your personal background, interests and career aspirations and provides appropriate support as you build your knowledge, skills and understanding to become an independent learner.

Always well received by students, the programme receives many positive comments on the ‘added value’ option to complete the Foundation Stage qualification for Prince2® (fee payable to the APM).


n Collaborative BIM project

n Project Management Fundamentals

n Project Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closure

n Prince2®

n Sustainable and Lean Principles within Construction

n Production Management and BIM

n Research Methods

n Dissertation


Modules are examined using a variety of methods including: unseen exams, coursework, classroom tests, group presentations and interview by expert panel. At various points in the programme, students undertake tests using the Classroom Performance System to assess their knowledge and understanding and provide instant feedback on their progress to date.

Students will also be assessed on their ability to critically analyse relevant research and debate issues within confined peer groups. Practical skills will be assessed within discrete modules via formal coursework assignments linked to a variety of case study material.

In the Collaborative BIM project module, students will be informally tested at various review points throughout the project and, formally, by interview with a professional panel of experts drawn from industry.

Graduate employment

Construction Project Management roles are recognised internationally within the construction industry. This masters course will give you the knowledge and skills to undertake a variety of project management roles in the construction and property sectors.

Many students go on to work in international markets, identifying the importance of applying theory through software applications in the workplace. Recent graduates have been employed by main contractors on commercial developments and by project management consultancies representing clients.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification with appropriate work experience.



Programme Leader:Dr Fiona Borthwick [email protected]

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Integrated Building Information Management (BIM)

Open to international students MSc

“ Without a doubt one of the best and most

challenging courses I’ve completed. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support and guidance

of my tutors, who were there to help every step of

the way.”Rayanna Bailey, recent graduate

The MSc Integrated Building Information Management (BIM) provides all the latest skills to work in this rapidly expanding field. You’ll gain CAD software and postgraduate management expertise.


The construction industry is continually evolving and the integration of building information throughout the lifecycle of an asset is becoming more important. Such integration is dependent on a truly collaborative approach to the design, cost, construction and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. This programme will encourage you to question your current thinking and practices, and become more innovative and creative in solving unique problems.

Building Information Management (BIM) is the first truly global digital construction technology and will soon be deployed in every country in the world. It is a ‘game changer’. Completing this MSc in Integrated BIM will help you make more efficient, effective and economic decisions in a collaborative environment. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to work in the field of BIM, in the UK and overseas, in a variety of sectors.

With access to the latest computer aided design (CAD) and information management software, you will have the opportunity to complete an integrated project, working collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines. You will undertake a stimulating and challenging study of theory, concepts and practical application in the field; all designed to ensure you graduate as a self-reliant, versatile, enterprising and competent Building Information Manager.

You will also develop key skills including problem-solving abilities, research acumen, practical competencies, critical appraisal and communication skills to support your career long after graduation.

The programme has extensive links with industry, helping to ensure the curriculum is kept in line with the latest developments in the field. Course content is also informed by internationally-recognised research from our Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute.



n Risk and Value Management Strategy

n Integrated BIM Theory

n Integrated BIM in Practice


n Research Methods

n Dissertation

Optional modules are also available covering topics such as:

n Financial Management and BIM

n Sustainable Design

n Production Management and BIM

n Facilities Management and BIM

n Civil engineering and BIM


The course is taught using a combination of knowledge sharing lectures and application-based workshops. It develops professional and transferable skills through group discussions, problem-based learning and case study scenarios.

Assessment is via a combination of exams and coursework. There will be formal unseen and open book exams, individual and group coursework, classroom tests, presentations and interviews by industry experts.

Graduate employment

Understanding the concepts and culture behind a collaborative, data rich BIM environment is becoming one of the key skills required by employers. Completing this Integrated Building Information Management masters will enable you to reach beyond the limits of your own particular discipline towards a senior management role.

You will gain the core knowledge and collaborative skills to work in multidisciplinary business environments as a BIM Manager, in information management roles or leading BIM enabled projects.





Programme Leader:Dianne Marsh [email protected]

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Project Management MSc Open to international students

Accelerate your career prospects as a project manager with this masters course which investigates postgraduate project management techniques and offers access to PRINCE2 qualifications.


Project management is often identified as being about managing change. This MSc is designed to provide an integrated, coherent, stimulating and challenging programme of study.

The course aims to produce postgraduates able to play a significant role in applying contemporary, relevant and meaningful project management practice in the modern global marketplace. The curriculum is informed by internationally recognised research from our Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute and, as project management involves wide-ranging management skills, you will be able to apply your expertise in any industry sector, anywhere in the world.

Emphasising the development of professional and transferable skills, the programme enables you to study topics relevant to your background, interests and career aspirations. Indeed, it has been structured to take account of the potentially diverse range of students it often attracts.

During your studies you will be able to gain PRINCE2 qualifications and build the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to become an independent learner. You will also have access to professional bodies and leading practitioners, thanks to visits from guest lecturers.


n Project Management Fundamentals


n Strategic Project Environment

n Leadership for Strategic Execution

n Research Methods

n Dissertation

Optional modules are also available covering topics such as:

n Maritime Business and Management

n Advanced Oil and Gas Management

n Organisational Change

n Integrated Project

n PRICE2®

n Sustainable and Lean Principles within Construction

Teaching and assessmentModules are examined via a variety of coursework tasks including: reports, online tests, group presentations and individual presentations/discussions. At various points in the programme you will undertake tests using the Classroom Performance System. This will test your knowledge and understanding and provide instant feedback on progress to date.

The integrated project and work-based project allow skills to be tested around a real life industry project. They involve various forms of presentations plus solo work, team work and deadline-driven work.

Graduate employment

This qualification aims to enhance the career opportunities of those looking to move into project management within their own area of expertise and those moving to a new area.

Specific study routes within the programme provide an insight into certain industries, for example, the oil and gas sector, the construction sector and the maritime industry. The transferable skills developed during the course, however, offer access to a much wider range of management opportunities.



IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.


Programme Leader:Dr Fiona Borthwick [email protected]

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“This programme is very challenging. However,

you are provided with the resources and support you need from both the lectures and the career

advisors. There are many great opportunities, such as attending networking

events and presentations by professionals from within the construction industry.”

Tanisha Blake, student

Fast track your career with this RICS accredited Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management masters. Part-time day release is available on this postgraduate course aimed at preparing you for a senior management role.


Supported by industrial partners such as Carillion and Lovell, and professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), this programme will develop your knowledge and practical skills and enable you to undertake a variety of quantity surveying and commercial management roles in the construction sector.

The course provides an opportunity to graduates from disciplines other than surveying to convert their transferable skills and extend their abilities in a critical way to the quantity surveying profession.

You will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement and construction contracts both in the UK and internationally. You will acquire sound knowledge of financial management, measurement, project management and contract administration. The curriculum further places emphasis on Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a collaborative process and allows you to work in a multi-disciplinary setting with students across other postgraduate Built Environment progarmmes. In addition to the core taught modules, you will receive training on research methodology and undertake a dissertation.

Building on the course’s extensive links with professional bodies and industry, the programme features a range of guest lectures and seminars by leading practitioners.

LJMU has adopted an innovative and flexible approach for the delivery of this course which is designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry. Part-time, day release study is available to suit those already in employment.


n Financial Management and BIM


n PRINCE2®

n Construction Contact Strategy

n Quantity Surveying Professional Skills

n Sustainable Procurement

n Research Methods

n Dissertation


The programme is assessed using a range of techniques including traditional essay and report-based coursework assignments, workshop presentations and exams.

Assessment methods for each module may include: formal unseen and open book exams, individual and group coursework, classroom tests, presentations and interviews by industry experts.

The collaborative project allows the testing of skills around a real life industry project and will involve various forms of verbal and written presentations, team working, independent working and deadline-driven tasks.

Graduate employment

On graduation from this programme you will enjoy full exemption (except the Assessment of Professional Competence) from the RICS educational requirements and be eligible for direct entrance on to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence professional training programme.

With the core knowledge and skills to work in all sectors of business, including construction, new build and civil industries, you can look forward to roles in contracting, supply chain management, consultancy work and quantity surveying client organisations.





Programme Leader:Dianne Marsh [email protected]

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

Open to international students MSc

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Real Estate MSc Open to international students

This MSc in Real Estate is accredited by the RICS and designed as a fast-track route for first-degree holders seeking a career in Real Estate.


This progressive, vocational postgraduate qualification enables you to fast-track your way to a career within the real estate sector as a Chartered Surveyor.

The programme has a high standing both academically and professionally and is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The course has been designed to provide you with a full understanding of the role of the real estate professional in the valuation, appraisal, strategic management and development of commercial and residential property assets. You will be provided with not only the technical real estate knowledge and understanding required in practice, but also the essential practical and transferable skills required by employers. In essence, this masters provides an excellent basis for the development of your career within the surveying profession.

You will be taught by tutors whose academic rigour and wide-ranging practical experience of the construction and property professions will give you a fully-rounded insight into the sector. Extensive industry involvement from the public and private sector also ensures the programme is responsive to the changing needs of professional practice.

On graduation you will be eligible for direct entrance onto the RICS APC (Assessment of Professional Competence), a key step towards full professional membership of the RICS.


n Research Methods

n Dissertation

n Valuation

n Real Estate Investment

n Building Technology and Management

n Research Methods

n Law

n Planning and Development

n Real Estate Management


You will be taught via: lectures, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, seminars and practical workshops utilising professional software applications and databases. You will also have the opportunity to complete industry-focused reports and project work to demonstrate your understanding of topics.

Assessment methods include: exams, essay and report based assignments, and individual and group presentations.

The dissertation also provides you with the opportunity to further deepen your skills and knowledge by undertaking independent research in a real estate issue or topic that interests you.

Graduate employment

The programme leads to excellent career opportunities with leading UK and international surveying firms and consultancies, property companies, developers and public sector organisations. Past graduates have found employment with leading UK and international surveying firms, property consultancies, developers and public sector organisations.

Many employers offer excellent positions with a structured graduate training programme ensuring you will complete the full range of training required for the APC. After qualifying professionally you may have the opportunity to become a partner in an established surveying practice or go on to run your own practice.

Some graduates have used their property expertise to follow a different property related career path with large accountancy companies, law practices and banking and insurance providers.

“Studying at LJMU has really provided me with the necessary competencies and practical skills to stand out from other graduates when applying for job.”Jonathan Cook, recent graduate



IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.


Programme Leader:Sarah Buxbaum [email protected]

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n Sustainable technologies

n Planning and development

n Construction and facilities management

n Renewable energies and recycling

n Economics and sustainability

BEST focuses on applied research, closely linked to industry. It also features significant areas of theoretical ‘blue-skies’ work aimed at addressing longer-term global needs. Our research income is increasing all of the time and we have a long-standing history of national and international collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners.

Current research activity topics include:

n Producing energy from waste using advanced technologiesn Efficient recycling systems n Low/zero carbon buildings n Sustainable construction management, procurement and facilities managementn Sustainable communities and real estate

Research opportunitiesShould you be interested in a research qualification, you can study for an MPhil or a PhD in the Department of Built Environment.

The MPhil can be studied full-time over 12 months or part-time over up to 48 months. The PhD can be studied full-time over 24 months or part-time over up to 84 months.

Our vibrant research community includes over 40 PhD students, we have dedicated facilities and fully funded study is available via bursaries and scholarships.

We offer you expert supervision and the opportunity to join a thriving and supportive environment where students are viewed as a valued and integral part of the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute. You will have access to the Institute’s high quality research laboratories, research student ‘hub’, project rooms and social space.

We offer expert supervision in:

n Facilities and building performancen Unique wireless sensors for real time monitoringn Water, wastewater, oil and gasn Material characterisationn Food qualityn Building health monitoringn Healthcare and patient wellbeingn Security

For more information please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/research

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All LJMU students have access to a wealth of support services to make your time with us as happy and fulfilling as possible.

Counselling and mental healthOur free service offers one-to-one and group counselling sessions, as well as mental health guidance and support.

DisabilityWe have disability co-ordinators in every academic School and an on-site assessment room for those with additional needs.

English language support for international studentsWe provide pre-sessional English courses for those whose language capability does not meet entry requirements. See ljmu.ac.uk/isc for more details.

FundingOur team provide information on postgraduate funding including loans, grants and bursaries as well as offering guidance on budgeting and money management.

Spiritual support Confidential, non-judgemental pastoral care and support is available for students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We have facilities for quiet meditation, prayer and contemplation on each campus, as well as dedicated space for Muslim prayers.

Student advice and wellbeingOur team offer advice and guidance on issues ranging from health to accommodation and childcare.

Study skillsWorkshops are available on various aspects of postgraduate study, including academic writing, effective reading skills, exam and revision skills, report writing and IT skills.

Support for international studentsAs well as a ‘meet and greet’ service when you arrive in the UK, our international team will help with issues such as your visa, setting up a UK bank account and an email address and registering with the police, contact: [email protected]

Student support

“In my opinion the support on offer is one of the main benefits of studying at LJMU.”Stephen Smith, LJMU student

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Career guidance

“My studies at LJMU and the help I have received from the careers team have given me the confidence to go out and work in industry,

applying the knowledge and skills I have gained at LJMU.”Omer Chiyoyo Kamwena, LJMU student

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Research shows that postgraduates earn, on average, 24% more than those with an undergraduate degree.

Postgraduate study at LJMU is geared towardsmeeting the needs of employers and animpressive 96% of our postgraduates are in workor further study six months after graduation.*

Develop the skills you needWe offer an exceptional careers supportservice which enables you to demonstrate topotential employers that you have the skills andexperience they are looking for.

Additional supportOur careers centre runs regular workshops and webinars covering topics such as CV writing, application forms, interviews, assessment centres, psychometric testing and more. Our Faculty careers zones at Byrom Street, IM Marsh and the Aldham Robarts library host regular employer visits where you can meet, network and discuss career opportunities.

Careers support for postgraduate researchersCatering for the specific needs of Postgraduate researchers, our three month ‘Your Career, Your Choice’ programme enables you to complete up to 12 interactive workshops. You will receive one-to-one career coaching as well as developing practical skills in writing impactful CVs, job hunting, preparing for interviews and creating an online profile.

Entrepreneurship If you have ambitions to be your own boss or work freelance, expert help is available from our Centre for Entrepreneurship. As well as providing mentoring services, the Centre helps entrepreneurs to achieve key milestones by offering advice on a wide range of topics including access to funding.

AccommodationAll new LJMU students are guaranteed a room endorsed by the University no matter what your level of study.

For further details of University endorsed accommodation, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation

For details of private rental accommodation go to: liverpoolstudenthomes.org.uk

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Funding your studiesAn annual tuition fee is payable for all postgraduate courses, either in full at the beginning of the academic year or in instalments throughout the year.

For details of full and part-time annual tuition fees, please see individual programme factfiles. You can search for your specific programme at ljmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate

For information about loans, scholarships and bursaries to fund your postgraduate study, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding

LJMU graduates will also find details of the 20% tuition fee reduction here.

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Department of Built Environment,Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF

T: 0151 231 2777E: [email protected]: ljmu.ac.uk

@LJMUFETThe University offers the information contained in this brochure as a general guide only to prospective postgraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the University to start a course in 2018/19. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the University. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press (June 2018) and the University hopes to provide the programmes and facilities set out in this brochure. However, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates and the University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to courses and facilities if necessary. Applicants should not rely solely on this brochure and should use this brochure in conjunction with the University website.

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