Master of Construction

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

The Master of Construction is a research-based postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9, aiming towards the development of a candidate’s ability to conduct independent scientific and technological investigations and interpret results for advanced problem-solving in construction practice. The programme prepares candidates for research careers in construction specialisation fields and areas that benefit from advanced construction management skills. Career pathways include:

  • Advanced Construction Research & Academia: Construction Researchers, Academic Lecturers, and PhD Candidates, conducting independent scientific investigations into construction safety, circular economy, green building technologies, and innovative construction methodologies.
  • Senior Construction Management & Consultancy: Construction Directors, Strategic Project Consultants, and Built Environment Advisors, applying advanced research findings to solve complex construction challenges, improve safety protocols, and drive sustainable construction practices.
  • Policy Development & Regulatory Leadership: Construction Policy Advisors, Regulatory Compliance Directors, and Industry Standards Developers, utilising research expertise to shape national construction policies, safety regulations, and environmental sustainability frameworks.
  • Innovation & Technology Implementation: Construction Technology Specialists, Green Building Consultants, and Digital Transformation Leaders, applying research-based knowledge to implement cutting-edge technologies, acceptance models, and sustainable construction solutions in the built environment sector.
Thesis

Developing a safety risk control protocol to mitigate workarounds and hazards on construction sites

Mona, Msimelelo Ronald (2025)

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Thesis

A roadmap for improved circular construction

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Thesis

Use of technology acceptance model to increase green building adoption

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Masters : Master of Construction

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Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus

1 year full-time (minimum) or 2 years part-time (minimum)

180

9

Minimum Credits Required: 180

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification

A four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant built environment field, or an appropriate Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree at NQF Level 8, with sufficient exposure to Construction as the principal focus.

Required Academic Performance

  • Demonstrated mastery of information-gathering, analytical, and presentational skills required at NQF Exit Level 8.
  • Capacity for independent research at postgraduate level.
  • Prior qualification must include a research component, or a combination of qualifications considered equivalent.

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