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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
09-SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full time
09-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Heriot-Watt's top-ranking reputation leads to great career prospects in the construction industry. We are ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for Building in The Complete University Guide 2022.
Overview
The construction industry is thriving and shows no sign of stopping. According to a Global Construction 2030 report, the volume of construction output is forecast to grow by 85% by 2030, with the UK being a stand-out growth market in Europe.
Heriot-Watt's top-ranking reputation leads to great career prospects in the construction industry. We are ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for Building in The Complete University Guide 2022.
Studying construction project management at Heriot-Watt gives you the vital skills and versatility required by an increasingly dynamic industry. Our course aims to provide students with the knowledge, leadership and management skills necessary for the effective delivery of construction projects from inception to occupation. This course has a strong emphasis on construction technology with module options that give students a background in valuation and procurement.
Facilities
We have a suite of built environment facilities including: a light structures lab, an Instron Universal testing machine, an immersive virtual reality system, Autodesk Revit software and Synchro 4D virtual construction software to create simulations.
Accreditation
Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Employability
In highly skilled work
Salary
Employers
Employers include:
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BC Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
For entry to Year 2: BBB
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
plus ABBB at Higher for entry to Year 2.
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
For entry to Year 2: A total of 33 points required.
in relevant subject for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: DMM in relevant subject.
HNC in relevant subject with C in graded unit for entry to Year 1.For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit.
For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject with BC in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND in relevant subject with BB in graded units.
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£18,704 per year
Students from EU
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£18,704 per year
Students from International
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