Heriot-Watt University

MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Heriot-Watt UniversityDubai, United Kingdom

Course overview

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.

Key highlights

  • Delivered online, allowing flexible study alongside work
  • Combines civil engineering technical expertise with project leadership skills
  • Prepares you to deliver complex infrastructure projects on time and budget
  • Qualification recognised across global construction and civil engineering sectors

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include cognate or semi-cognate 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

  • Civil engineer
  • Construction project manager
  • Infrastructure project manager
  • Construction manager
  • Site manager
  • Project engineer

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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

Admission

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.

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