MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
Heriot-Watt University
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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. You’ll gain a solid theoretical and technical base knowledge combined with a strong focus on industrial relevance, meaning that you’ll quickly be able to make a positive contribution to the workplace. The programme will interest you if you are looking to commence or progress ...Read more

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. You’ll gain a solid theoretical and technical base knowledge combined with a strong focus on industrial relevance, meaning that you’ll 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 master’s programme, you’ll 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 master’s programme will ensure you have the skills necessary to make a positive and effective contribution to your future working environment.

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Numan
21 Oct 25

The university offers good facilities for students, ranging from academic support to opportunities for building networks with industry professionals. Some professors are excellent..Read more

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Scott
20 Oct 25

It’s good enjoy it being one big campus feel j missed out not staying on campus with student life..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

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£10,864 per year

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£10,528 per year

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£20,456 per year

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£20,456 per year

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Numan
21 Oct 25
MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
The university offers good facilities for students, ranging from academic support to opportunities for building networks with industry professionals. Some professors are excellent...
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Scott
20 Oct 25
Quantity Surveying
It’s good enjoy it being one big campus feel j missed out not staying on campus with student life...
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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