Facilities Management, MSc
Our flexible Master’s in Facilities Management by distance learning will help you respond to the needs of different organisations to make the best use of commercial and business property.
This MSc in Facilities Management recognises the broad and diverse nature of the facilities management role and allows you to tailor your studies to your needs and interests. You'll develop a holistic view of the corporate environment and enhance your expertise in key areas. You can also work on transferable skills including telecommunications and IT.
Our Facilities Management course was developed in response to growing industry demand for graduates with a suitable range of skills. The course aims to grow your ability to co-ordinate physical workspace with the people and organisation involved, allowing the efficient and effective use of business-related property.
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Duration
2 years part-time
Start month
September; January
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
You will be taught by experts who are both academic and professionally qualified individuals in construction, property and surveying practices. Our staff have a wide experience globally. Our research and consultancy work inform academic delivery.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a Built Environment subject such as, Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying or Architecture.
Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience and membership of an appropriate professional body may be considered.
Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Learning experience
You are encouraged to attend the study schools at the start of term in September and January. Learning is through self-study.
Class sizes
This course is available by distance learning and the intake can vary.
Independent learning
We encourage you to become a student member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor and to attend monthly meetings at the branch closest to where you live.
Overall workload
If you are studying part time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a part -time job (approx. 18-20 hours per week in total).
With regards time commitment, for example for every 10 credits you are expected to self study for 100 hours. For a 20 credit module this represent around 200 study hours respectively.
Assessment
On this course, you are assessed by coursework. Some modules may also include practice assessments, which help you to monitor progress and make continual improvement.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | N/A | N/A | £1,887 per 30 credits |
| International | N/A | N/A | £1,887 per 30 credits |
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
If there any site visits or field trips, you may need to pay your own travel costs.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
This course is aimed at preparing you to make the transition from education to employment in the industry. The facilities management sector needs graduates with specialist expertise, but also creative thinkers who are deadline-driven and project-minded and capable of managing digital workflows in an enterprising manner and taking initiative. This is the kind of approach we encourage and help you to develop.
Career options are wide-ranging. They include space management, transportation and security services.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a dedicated employability team for postgraduate students to consult about opportunities relevant to the course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.
The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
All students on Built Environment courses with us get access to Microsoft Project and RICS BCIS online.
As a master's student with us, you will be a member of a larger creative community. Joining societies such as RICS will also help you network, build skills, and present new opportunities.
We also provide pastoral support throughout your studies. You will have a personal tutor and access to training in study skills, dissertation preparation, methods and ethics. You can also access advice on employability and careers.
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