Robert Gordon University

Built Environment Contracts and Procurement

Robert Gordon University

Course overview

This module develops a strong understanding of contemporary built asset procurement and contractual practice, enabling students to evaluate how time, cost, quality, and risk shape project decisions. Learners explore traditional and modern procurement routes, assess contractual obligations and risks, and apply this knowledge to produce robust construction delivery strategies for complex project scenarios.

Key highlights

  • Covers traditional and modern built asset procurement routes
  • Evaluates how time, cost, quality and risk shape project decisions
  • Assesses contractual obligations and risks in construction projects
  • Applies learning to construction delivery strategies for complex project scenarios

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Financial Award for MBA Students

    10% discount towards tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students

    Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students

    Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.

  • RGU International Student Discount for Research Students

    £3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.

    Up to £3,000
  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Commercial Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Cost Consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,010 | International: £1,010

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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