About Beng (hons) Civil Engineering Construction Management in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
Our Civil Engineering Construction Management course will allow you to develop a comprehensive understanding of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects, and develop advanced skills relating to the design, supervision and management of civil engineering projects. It will prepare you for a career as an Incorporated Engineer in the Civil Engineering sector. The cross-disciplinary nature of the programme means that professional accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will also be possible. Dual accreditation provides alternative, but complimentary, professional pathways for graduates.
Accreditation
The most likely professional destination for graduates of this programme is to become Incorporated Engineers and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) accreditation for the course is pending. The course is structured in such a way that the management related competencies will allow professional accreditation through the Chartered Institute of Building, and this dual accreditation across the two discipline areas will be a unique development providing flexible professional pathways for graduates. As this is a new programme for 2018, professional accreditation is pending.
Employability
Managerial/professional position
- 95% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.
Salary
- The average salary of students six months after graduating: £25000
- The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £25000
Jobs
These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:
- Engineering professionals
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE: 50-57
Heriot-Watt University Highlights
Year of Establishment |
1821 |
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Establishment Year |
1966 |
Endowment |
£8.9 million |
Total Enrolment |
30,000+ |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Graduate job rate |
80% |
Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Cost in Pounds(Monthly) |
Hall Fees |
£500- £735 |
Food/Toiletries/Laundry |
£175 |
Social |
£140 |
Mobile Phone |
£25 |
Books and Equipment |
May vary |
Travel |
£1.80/per bus ticket |
Total |
£865- £1,100 |
Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.