Study MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying

MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement

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What will I learn?

MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement is two years in duration and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and hands on practical experience necessary to meet the needs of the cost management and quantity surveying sectors of the building and infrastructure industries. You’ll gain a solid theoretical and technical base knowledge combined with a strong focus on relevance of theory to industry alongside practical work experience meaning that you’ll quickly be able to make a positive contribution to the workplace. The programme will interest you if you are looking to commence or progress within the cost management profession in construction, with conversion training in the field of quantity surveying and the opportunity to achieve Chartership status following graduation. During the master’s programme, you’ll understand quantity surveying practices, including building cost control and measurement, gain contract and procurement skills, understand construction technologies and develop necessary transferable management skills. This industry-focused master’s programme will ensure you have the skills necessary to make a positive and effective contribution to your future working environment.

Which department am I in?

Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying

Study options

Full Time (21 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,704.67 (US$ 2,201) Month
Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,206

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Edinburgh,,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (21 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,704.67 (US$ 2,201) Month
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Edinburgh,,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant or non-relevant subject provided that it includes evidence of essay writing and a personal statement demonstrating an interest in the subject. Applicants must have graduated within 6 years for the placement programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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