MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management

MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Heriot-Watt University combines civil engineering and construction management, helping students develop advanced knowledge in areas such as structures, water and geotechnics, cost planning, and risk analysis. They are both taught at Edinburgh and Dubai campuses with distance-learning options, with full-time (12 months) and part-time options.

Students are assessed through coursework, exams, and a major research-based dissertation project and can select from optional modules in topics like structural dynamics, sustainability, urban drainage, machine learning, and more, to shape their learning to professional goals.

Heriot-Watt University is a research-led institution founded in 1821 with campuses in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia, with undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Business, Law, Medicine, and Arts. The university is known for strong graduate outcomes and professional accreditation. It provides excellent student support and modern facilities.

 Applicants for the MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Heriot-Watt University are to include a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying, and a reference from an academic or employer. Students have the option to submit a CV, which shows their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Applicants with different degrees and strong professional experience may also be considered, and Corporate or chartered membership of an engineering body is welcome.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need at least IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5. In each section.
• Equivalent tests like TOEFL and PTE are also accepted

International students of MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Heriot-Watt University pay £25,480 annually.

Multiple bursaries and scholarships are available, one of which is the Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship, which offers up to £2,000 reduction for Full-time, on-campus students in the MSc Civil Engineering & Construction Management programme

Graduates of MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Heriot-Watt University are prepared for roles such as:

• Civil Engineer
• Project Manager
• Structural/Geotechnical Engineer
• Cost/Financial Manager
• Infrastructure Consultant

Applicants for the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree at Heriot-Watt should visit the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.