Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying - MSc

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Full time & Part time September, January MSc Full-time: 1 year

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About the course

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.

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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Fees

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Where will I study?

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution with strong links to international industry driven by our research and innovation in STEM, business and design. With a rich heritage stretching back to 1821, we are a truly global university bringing together scholars and subject matter experts to offer a wide range of Masters courses across full time, part time and online study models. We’re in the top 13% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2026), and students at Heriot-Watt have access to pioneering research and teaching, with almost 90% of the university’s research output ranked as world-leading and internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Heriot-Watt is 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for positive graduate outcomes in the 2024 Graduate Outcomes survey. Plus, Heriot-Watt produces the highest percentage of CEOs and Managing Directors in Scotland (Novuna 2025). This is thanks to career-focused degrees and lifetime support from our award-winning careers team.