BSc Construction Project Management

The Heriot-Watt University BSc Construction Project Management programme equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for the thriving built environment sector. Students will gain a thorough understanding of core principles related to construction project management, including resource management, work scheduling, and construction processes. The degree also focuses on the ability to mitigate constraints from various factors, such as environmental, financial, and contractual issues.

The industry-focused degree ensures graduates possess the knowledge, leadership, and management skills necessary for the effective delivery of construction projects from inception to completion. Learning is informed by research-active professionals, civil and structural engineers, and industry leaders, with guest speakers providing additional insights. Students can also benefit from opportunities like inter-campus transfers through the Go Global programme, expanding their academic and cultural horizons.

Heriot-Watt University is an institution with expertise across business, science, technology, engineering, design, and textiles, addressing real-world challenges with significant societal impact. The university provides a stimulating environment for study, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees across its global campuses in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia.

The university is highly regarded for its graduate employability, consistently ranking well for the percentage of graduates employed or in further education. Heriot-Watt is also noted for producing a high number of CEOs and Managing Directors in Scotland. Through its commitment to research-informed teaching and strong industry links, the university ensures students gain practical skills and a global perspective.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• For Year 1 entry, applicants generally need Highers ABBB, A-Levels BCC-BBB, International Baccalaureate score of 28 points, or BTEC Extended Diploma (MMM). 
• The university also accepts international qualifications equivalent to A-levels.

English Proficiency: 

• If English is not your first language, you need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no score lower than 5.5 in any individual component. 
• The university also accepts other equivalent English language qualifications, like PTE and TOEFL.

The tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Construction Project Management at Heriot-Watt University for the September 2025 intake is £19,456.

Heriot-Watt University offers various scholarships to support eligible international undergraduate students. These include the International Merit Scholarship, which provides a partial fee reduction for the first year of study for students enrolling in January and September. Other opportunities, such as Sports Scholarships and specific bursaries for certain programmes or regions, may also be available. The university disburses a substantial amount of scholarships each year, enabling many students to pursue their studies.

Graduates of the BSc Construction Project Management programme work as:

• Construction Manager
• Project Surveyor
• Planning Officer
• Chartered Architectural Technologist
• Building Professional
• Senior Official in Construction

Applications for this course are submitted through UCAS. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.