Construction Management and Surveying
Our degrees are internationally recognised for the quality of research and teaching, with our graduates working for some of the largest construction and surveying companies in the world.
Why study Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at Heriot-Watt?
In year 2, students can participate in Constructionarium, where they work alongside professional engineers and tradesmen to construct scaled down versions of bridges, buildings, dams and more from around the world.
In year 3, students have the opportunity to join the Culture of External MENToring (CEMENT) scheme, which links students with professionals in practice to offer work placements, graduate employment opportunities and site visits.
Students also have the option to study at our Malaysia campus via our Go Global programme and field trip opportunities to a European city to view the structure and architecture of local buildings.
Study in a centre of excellence
All degrees within this subject benefit from an Industrial Advisory Panel comprised of built environment professionals who represent the major building and construction disciplines. The panel provides guidance and advice, ensuring our course content is relevant to industry.
The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design offers degrees with solid theoretical bases, combined with a strong industry focus. This produces students that demonstrate not only knowledge and skills within their own discipline, but also about sustainability challenges and the need to take a multidisciplinary approach to shape our cities and towns.
Undergraduate Construction Management and Surveying programmes
Postgraduate Construction Management and Surveying programmes
PhD opportunities in Construction Management and Surveying
The Built Environment
At Heriot-Watt, we strive to improve infrastructure globally within our Architectural Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Construction Project & Quantity Surveying and Urban Studies areas. Our hands-on, cross-disciplinary approach to teaching makes us the perfect choice for those who choose to create a sustainable, resource and energy efficient world.
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Why Heriot-Watt?
Edinburgh Campus facilities
At Heriot-Watt University, we offer a wide range of services to help you deal with all aspects of your life with us, whether these be academic, personal, technical, financial or just plain fun!
Constructionarium
Students can participate in Constructionarium, which provides hands-on construction working alongside professional engineers and tradesmen to construct scaled down versions of bridges, buildings, dams and civil engineering projects.
Go Global
Go Global - a unique opportunity to carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a truly global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey takes you.
Your career
Employers around the world actively seek out our graduates because they are work-ready. All our degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of industry. Around 95% of our students are in employment or further study within six months of graduating.