Heriot-Watt University

MSc Construction Project Management with Industry Placement (2 year)

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

Heriot-Watt is ranked 1st in the UK for Building (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and Top 200 in the world for Architecture and Built Environment (2026 World University Subject Rankings).

Key highlights

  • Ranked 1st in the UK for Building (Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • Top 200 worldwide for Architecture and Built Environment (2026 subject rankings)
  • Includes an industry placement as part of the programme

Entry requirements

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

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Planning Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK: £12,744 | International: International: £24,952

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 Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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