Construction Project Management

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent) is required for entry. Your degree can be in any subject as long as it includes evidence of essay writing and your personal statement shows clear interest in the programme.

We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need IELTS 6.0 overall (no component below 5.5) or an accepted equivalent. Pre‑sessional English courses are available if you need to improve your score

Full details are available on our programme page: https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/construction-project-management

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

MSc Construction Project Management equips you with the leadership, management, and technical skills to deliver construction projects from inception to occupation. It’s designed for graduates aiming to enter construction project management or professionals in the built environment looking to deepen their management expertise. Heriot-Watt offers strong graduate outcomes, industry accreditation (RICS and CIOB), and teaching informed by leading research at the Institute of Sustainable Built Environment.

Reasons to study

• Industry‑focused curriculum covering project delivery, risk, valuation, procurement, and strategic planning

• Expert‑led learning from construction managers, chartered surveyors, and industry professionals

• World‑class research environment, ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for engineering research (REF 2021)

• Strong employability, with graduates progressing to leading firms such as Turner & Townsend and Currie & Brown

• Accredited by RICS and CIOB

Full course information is available at: https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/construction-project-management

Information for international students

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

Fees and funding

Scholarships and bursaries