Key Information

Programme Duration & Mode of Study

The mode of delivery of programmes on offer in the Construction Management & Surveying discipline varies although the majority of them are available as attendance free distance learning.

The Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying programmes are also offered via full time (one year) or part time (two years) study. There is also an option to study both of these programmes and the Facilities Management programme at our Dubai campus. For more information about studying in Dubai visit www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

Many of our part time and distance learning students are in highly demanding employment and these students can opt to reduce the level of study per year and increase the study period up to a maximum of six years. This allows them to gain a respected postgraduate qualification whilst contributing to the CPD requirements of the relevant professional bodies.

Full and part time students start in early September. For distance learning study the main start date is in early September but there is an additional start date in early January. Students typically complete a coursework assignment for each course studied and sit module examinations at the end of the semester. On successful completion of the eight taught courses MSc students work on their dissertations to complete the programme. Arrangements can be made for distance learning students to sit exams at a number of centres throughout the world.

Distance learning students receive comprehensive course study packs online. A PC with e-mail and Internet access is necessary for those students to gain the fullest learning experience from the course through the University’s supported on-line virtual learning system: VISION.

For the MSc, students undertake eight courses plus the research dissertation. For a Postgraduate Diploma, students must complete eight courses. Students can opt to complete a total of four courses and graduate with the Heriot-Watt University Postgraduate Certificate. Each taught course requires 150 hours and the dissertation requires 600 hours of effort.

Transfer between Diploma and MSc is possible. The minimum pass mark for the MSc is 50%. The minimum pass mark for the Diploma/Certificate is 40%. Diploma students who achieve 50% or more in the taught courses are eligible to transfer to the MSc. MSc students who achieve between 40 and 49% in their overall course marks are required to transfer to the Diploma stream.

Entry Requirements

For MSc level entry students must hold: a good (minimum 2nd class) honours degree in a relevant discipline; or a minimum upper 2^nd class honours in a non-cognate discipline; full membership of a relevant professional institution; or an equivalent UK/overseas qualifications which may be considered on an individual basis.

Those with a lesser qualification will be considered for entry via the postgraduate diploma. Students admitted onto the Diploma programme who perform at MSc standard may transfer to the MSc. Requirements for diploma entry are the same as above or: a relevant ordinary degree and an acceptable period of relevant industrial experience; a good (minimum 2:2) honours degree from another discipline; or a sub degree qualification plus substantial work experience in the field.

If you have any enquiries about the requirements for entry please contact programme leader for further advice on applying.

Fees & Funding

The cost of studying our programmes varies according to the chosen mode of study and the nationality of the student. Please note that the costs for distance learning are different. For more information about fees, registration and payments please visit: http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/admissions/fees-and-registration.htm

Scholarships

There are a range of scholarship schemes available for potential postgraduate students. For more information about other scholarship opportunities offered by the university please visit http://www.scholarships.hw.ac.uk/

Home and EU students on the MSc Construction Project Management programmes are also eligible for the EPSRC sponsorship scheme which has strong industrial collaboration and provides fees plus a stipend exceeding £16,000 per annum. For more information contact the programme leader.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for any of these programmes please download an application form from http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/admissions/

This webpage also has information and guidance about completing your application, the required supporting information and the application procedures and process. Once you have completed your application form you will need to send it to the Postgraduate Recruitment Office who will register the application and issue you with a reference number. The application will then be forwarded on to the School for a decision.