Engineering Project Management University of Leeds

Overview

Engineering spans many industries across different sectors, and the career opportunities are vast. However, the success of any engineering project does not only rely on technical skills: it needs project management specialists with competency in areas like strategy and finance to ensure projects meet the brief’s requirements.

Studying this programme at University of Leeds will build your knowledge of the entire project management process, from inception and feasibility, engineering, procurement and implementation through to commissioning and operation.

You'll study Engineering Project Management, which ranks highly globally and develops internationally excellent research — much of which shapes the course.

This means you'll be learning industry-relevant knowledge and developing a professional skill set sought after by almost every industry worldwide, opening the door to many career paths in areas like engineering, construction, energy, transport, education and environment.

During your studies, you'll also have access to specialist facilities that will enhance your learning and be taught by experts who have industry experience in a range of relevant fields.

Why study at Leeds:

• Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in engineering and sustainability.
• Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas sought after in industry such as project management tools and techniques, project sustainability, strategy and management and innovation and digital technology.
• Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain industry experience in managing a project, whilst building professional skills in research, decision making and planning.
• Access specialist facilities including high-performance computing and specialist software used in different areas of civil engineering, such as structural modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM) packages.
• Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and industrial experience across many relevant areas such as client-led business and project processes, business strategy and value management.
• Enhance your career prospects and join our successful alumni who have pursued careers in related positions, working for companies like Mitsubishi Power Europe Ltd., Royal HaskoningDHV and AmcoGiffen.
• Master the most up-to-date practices and techniques recognised in industry on a course that has been directly informed and advised by the Industrial Advisory Committee and the Institution of Civil Engineers.