MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of the cost management and quantity surveying sectors of the building and infrastructure industries. Youll gain a solid theoretical and technical base knowledge combined with a strong focus on industrial relevance, meaning that youll quickly be able to make a positive contribution to the workplace.
The programme will interest you if you are looking to commence or progress within the cost management profession in construction, with conversion training in the field of quantity surveying and the opportunity to achieve Chartership status following graduation.
During the masters programme, youll understand quantity surveying practices, including building cost control and measurement, gain contract and procurement skills, understand construction technologies, and develop necessary transferable management skills.
This industry-focused masters programme will ensure you have the skills necessary to make a positive and effective contribution to your future working environment.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
September 2025
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton,
Edinburgh,
Edinburgh, City Of,
EH14 4AS, SCOTLAND, Scotland
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2026
Edinburgh Campus
Edinburgh,
Edinburgh,
EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant or non-relevant subject provided that it includes evidence of essay writing and a personal statement demonstrating an interest in the subject. 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. TOEFL iBT with score of 90 including reading 21, listening 21, speaking 21 and writing 25.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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