Heriot-Watt University

MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

Heriot-Watt UniversityDubai, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Heriot-Watt University MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying programme is intended to set you up for success in the cost management and quantity surveying fields of the infrastructure and construction sectors. This course provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to advance professionally, regardless of your level of experience. 

With a focus on the construction industry, this master's degree blends fundamental knowledge of construction technologies, procurement, contract management, cost control, and measurement with critical transferable skills. After graduation, the course provides a clear route to Chartership status. 

The MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying from Heriot-Watt University guarantees your learning with a faculty of seasoned academics, working surveyors, and business experts.

Key highlights

  • RICS-accredited and globally recognised qualification
  • Designed for working professionals in construction and quantity surveying
  • Includes Human Factors Methods and Sustainability for Construction Professionals

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant or non-relevant subject; or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Coaching Scholarships Programme

    Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

    The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

    Please contact the provider.

  • Staff Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

    The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

  • The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

  • The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

    The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

Careers this course leads to

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Commercial Manager
  • Cost Consultant
  • Contracts Manager
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying at Heriot-Watt University are qualified for roles such as:

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction Manager 
  • Building Surveyor 
  • Estimator 
  • Commercial Manager 
  • Building Surveyor

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 session, the tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study an MSc in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying at Heriot-Watt University is £19,816.

Admission

Applications should be made directly through the university’s online application link. If you require further details on the application process, our trained counsellors are available to assist you.

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