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Civil engineering experts frequently need comprehensive knowledge of construction management, as it offers strategic advantages for both professionals and project teams. With growing industry competition, companies increasingly seek the time, cost, and quality guarantees that effective project management delivers. The MSc in Civil Engineering and Construction Management is ideal if you're a civil engineer aiming to enhance your technical skills and career prospects. For those from other engineering disciplines, this program equips you with essential civil engineering and construction management abilities to enter the built environment sector. You'll develop the technical proficiency and professional attributes needed to excel in this fast-paced industry at an advanced level, with an accredited pathway to Chartered Engineer status. Throughout the program, you'll acquire specialized knowledge in civil and structural engineering tailored to your interests, strengthen applied mathematical skills for engineering practice, and gain insight into key concepts, theories, and sustainability challenges in construction. This career-oriented master's blends construction project management with civil and structural engineering, offering a well-rounded education. Graduates will be prepared for diverse technical and leadership roles in sectors like general construction, transportation, and water infrastructure, both domestically and internationally. Your studies will benefit from the knowledge of our research-focused civil and structural engineers, industry practitioners, and academic experts. Heriot-Watt University's engineering research was rated 96% world-leading in REF 2021, placing us first in Scotland and third in the UK for engineering research through a collaborative submission with the University of Edinburgh. The MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management program draws from cutting-edge research conducted by Heriot-Watt’s Institute of Sustainable Built Environment (ISBE), part of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS). EGIS is a UK leader in multidisciplinary research and education addressing key economic and societal challenges. ISBE's faculty pursue high-impact research in sustainability, digital innovation, and built environment management, ensuring your studies remain forward-thinking and industry-relevant.
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent with evidence of understanding subjects such as water, structures, geotechnics or materials. Degree must also include some numeracy.
Degrees with elements of construction may be considered with evidence of mathematical, numerical or engineering content.
We may consider applicants with relevant industry experience based on their CV. Admission via this route will be at the discretion of the Director of Recruitment or the relevant Programme Leader based on your CV. If English is not the applicant's first language a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required with all elements passed at 6.0 or above. TOEFL iBT with score of 90 including reading 21, listening 21, speaking 21 and writing 25.