MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management

The Civil Engineering (Industry Placement) MSc is a two-year postgraduate course offered by Heriot-Watt University. This programme aims to equip students with practical understanding and skills to deal with complex civil engineering problems, appropriate to the needs of the industry. As part of the course, students undertake a 7-month placement in industry where they can apply their skills to real world projects.Course Content: The curriculum is designed around a strong core of advanced civil engineering subjects to which specialist topics are added. Apart from academic learning, emphasis is also placed on professional skills development and career readiness. The programme includes modules on Structural Engineering, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Ground Engineering, Infrastructure Asset Management, Construction Management, and an Industrial Civil Engineering Project. Key Modules: Some of the major modules in the course include Design and Analysis of Steel and Composite Structures, Design and Analysis of Concrete Structures, Advanced Soil Mechanics, Management of Offshore Renewable Energy, Civil Design Project, and Water Supply and Treatment.Accreditations: The MSc Civil Engineering (Industry Placement) programme is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).Future Careers: Graduates of this course have been able to find successful placements in a wide range of civil engineering enterprises, such as design consultancies, civil engineering contractors, and infrastructure owners and operators.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.