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Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement (Two years) at Heriot-Watt University - UCAS

Heriot-Watt University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement (Two years) (Taught)

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Course summary

MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement is two years in duration and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and hands on practical experience necessary 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 relevance of theory to industry alongside practical work experience 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. Your learning environment The MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement is taught though a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials, allowing you to get to know and build relationships with your teaching staff, academics, and peers. Teaching by the academic staff team is supplemented by guest lectures and input from practitioners to help understand current industry issues. You will be assessed by coursework, exams, your dissertation or project work, and will receive support and feedback throughout the programme. During your studies, you’ll benefit from and have access to our specialist equipment, computing software, and laboratories as appropriate. Outside of the classroom, you can get involved with the Heriot-Watt Student Union and there are lots of ways to do so including participating in student groups, becoming a student representative or a school officer, and joining student societies. Societies provide a great opportunity to meet likeminded people, get involved in regular social and networking events, and gain insights into career prospects. Customise your learning You’ll begin the programme in September, the programme is offered full time at the Edinburgh campus and is two years in duration.   In year one, you’ll take seven mandatory courses, and you can customise your degree to match your specific interests by choosing one course in semester one from a list of four options including quantity surveying practice, urban economy and property markets, real estate appraisal and finance, or a sustainability course for construction professionals. You’ll undertake your industry placement after the taught courses, and then complete a research dissertation. The responsibility of finding a suitable placement lies with you, but to support you, we have partnered with construction industry professionals and will provide advice on recruiters who offer placement opportunities. You’ll also have access to the University’s award winning Careers Service.      Your dissertation will be an extensive and specialised investigation into your chosen area of construction. You’ll be required to research and report in depth on a subject of relevance to your professional career aspirations. Accreditation MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Modules

September Intake Year 1 Students study 7 mandatory courses and choose 1 optional course from a choice of electives. Semester 1 and Semester 2 of year 1 are the same as the standard one year Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying degree. Mandatory September -Advanced Construction Technology -Strategic Commercial Management -Value and Risk Management Optional September -Sustainability for Construction Professionals -Quantity Surveying Practice -Urban Economy and Property Markets -Real Estate Appraisal and Finance Mandatory January -Quantity Surveying Financial Management -Information and Innovation Technologies in Construction Practice -Construction Financial Management -People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment Year 2 Students take part in a placement and complete a dissertation. Optional May -Research Dissertation (CPMQS) -Integrated Project Mandatory AY -Industry Placement in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying January Intake Year 1 Students study 7 mandatory courses and choose 1 optional course from a choice of electives. Semester 1 and Semester 2 of year 1 are the same as the standard one year Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying degree. Mandatory January -Quantity Surveying Financial Management -People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment -Construction Financial Management -Information and Innovation Technologies in Construction Practice Mandatory September -Advanced Construction Technology -Strategic Commercial Management -Value and Risk Management Optional September -Sustainability for Construction Professionals -Quantity Surveying Practice -Real Estate Appraisal and Finance -Urban Economy and Property Markets Year 2 Students take part in a placement and complete a dissertation. Mandatory AY -Industry Placement in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying Optional May -Research Dissertation (CPMQS) -Integrated Project

Assessment method

You will be assessed by coursework, exams, your dissertation or project work, and will receive support and feedback throughout the programme.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of

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. Applicants must have graduated within 6 years for the placement programme. We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details. English language requirements 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. If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10528 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10528 Year 1
Scotland £10528 Year 1
Wales £10528 Year 1
International £19816 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees are payable for each year of this degree. Fees for second year (Industry Placement), UK and overseas: £3,000.

Sponsorship information

Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industry Placement (Two years) at Heriot-Watt University - UCAS