Heriot-Watt University

MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement 2 year

Heriot-Watt University

Course overview

The MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement at Heriot-Watt is a two-year, full-time, on-campus programme based in Edinburgh. This course equips students with leadership and management skills to oversee construction projects from inception to occupancy, emphasising construction technology, valuation, procurement, planning and programming. A six-month industry placement gives practical experience alongside theoretical learning.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops and guest industry lectures and are assessed by coursework, exams, and a dissertation or project. This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the programme ensures students graduate ready to manage financial, contractual, risk, operational and design aspects of projects.

Entry requirements

Applicants for the MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement at Heriot-Watt must submit a personal statement explaining their reason for applying for the course, with a reference from an academic or employer and an option to attach their CV to show work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree in fields like construction, engineering or a related discipline.
  • Degrees in other subjects are acceptable if supported by relevant work experience in construction or related sectors.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must have at least IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
  • The university also accepts other equivalent English language qualifications, like PTE and TOEFL.

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

Career opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement at Heriot-Watt can pursue roles such as:

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Project Planner
  • Contract Manager
  • Site Engineer

Cost of study

The fee for international students for the MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement from Heriot-Watt is £24,176 per year.

Admission

Applicants for the MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement from Heriot-Watt should visit the school's application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.

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