12 monthsProgramme duration
24,952 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
Sep, JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Civil and Structural
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc in Construction Project Management equips you with the leadership, management, and technical skills to deliver building projects from inception through design, procurement, construction and occupation. Modules cover areas such as construction technology, valuation, procurement, risk & value management, people & organisation, business management, and planning/programming of projects.
This degree is aimed at graduates who want to work in construction project management, or those already in the built environment industry wishing to deepen their management skills. Furthermore, this is suitable for candidates interested in roles dealing with contracts, risk, financial and operational management in construction.
Heriot-Watt University has excellent graduate outcomes, is ranked among top universities for Building, and our MSc in Construction Project Management is industry-accredited by RICS and CIOB. This programme is informed by research at our Institute of Sustainable Built Environment, and we leverage our links to industry by providing guest lectures, ensuring that you are aware of the most relevant industry trends and issues.
Reasons to study:
- Industry-Focused Curriculum: The programme is designed around real-world construction challenges, equipping students with practical skills in project delivery, risk management, and strategic planning.
- Expert-Led Learning: Courses are taught by research-active professionals including construction managers, chartered surveyors, and industry leaders, with guest lectures enhancing industry engagement.
- World-Class Research: Heriot-Watt ranks 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for engineering research (REF 2021 joint submission with University of Edinburgh), with the programme informed by cutting-edge work from the Institute of Sustainable Built Environment.
- Strong Employability: Heriot-Watt is 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK for Graduate Outcomes. Our MSc in Construction Project Management graduates are highly sought after by top employers like Turner & Townsend and Currie & Brown, with many progressing to leadership roles.
- Professional Accreditation: The degree is accredited by leading bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Civil and Structural
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc in Construction Project Management equips you with the leadership, management, and technical skills to deliver building projects from inception through design, procurement, construction and occupation. Modules cover areas such as construction technology, valuation, procurement, risk & value management, people & organisation, business management, and planning/programming of projects.
This degree is aimed at graduates who want to work in construction project management, or those already in the built environment industry wishing to deepen their management skills. Furthermore, this is suitable for candidates interested in roles dealing with contracts, risk, financial and operational management in construction.
Heriot-Watt University has excellent graduate outcomes, is ranked among top universities for Building, and our MSc in Construction Project Management is industry-accredited by RICS and CIOB. This programme is informed by research at our Institute of Sustainable Built Environment, and we leverage our links to industry by providing guest lectures, ensuring that you are aware of the most relevant industry trends and issues.
Reasons to study:
- Industry-Focused Curriculum: The programme is designed around real-world construction challenges, equipping students with practical skills in project delivery, risk management, and strategic planning.
- Expert-Led Learning: Courses are taught by research-active professionals including construction managers, chartered surveyors, and industry leaders, with guest lectures enhancing industry engagement.
- World-Class Research: Heriot-Watt ranks 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for engineering research (REF 2021 joint submission with University of Edinburgh), with the programme informed by cutting-edge work from the Institute of Sustainable Built Environment.
- Strong Employability: Heriot-Watt is 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK for Graduate Outcomes. Our MSc in Construction Project Management graduates are highly sought after by top employers like Turner & Townsend and Currie & Brown, with many progressing to leadership roles.
- Professional Accreditation: The degree is accredited by leading bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Admission Requirements
We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.
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