Heriot-Watt University

MSc Civil Engineering with Industry Placement (2 years)

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

Civil engineering professionals often require an extensive understanding of construction management due to the strategic benefits it can bring to both individuals and project teams. As the industry becomes more competitive, organisations are increasingly demanding the combined time, cost and quality assurances that good project management practice provides.

Key highlights

  • Includes an industry placement alongside taught study
  • Develops understanding of construction management for civil engineering projects
  • Covers project management practice for time, cost and quality assurance

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include engineering 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

  • Civil engineer
  • Construction project manager
  • Site engineer
  • Graduate structural engineer
  • Geotechnical engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK: £12,584 | International: International: £26,296

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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