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Bachelor of Quantity Surveying at Heriot-Watt University is a 3-year BSc (Hons) quantity surveying degree at the Edinburgh campus. Develop construction technology, cost planning, procurement, contracts, and commercial management skills through practice-led teaching at Heriot-Watt’s School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, with RICS-accredited training and strong links to construction and built environment employers.
Study at a university ranked #325 in the world and #36 in the UK in QS World University Rankings, with Quantity Surveying ranked #151–200 worldwide for Architecture & Built Environment and #7 in the UK for Building in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide.
Year one builds management, construction modelling, and construction technology foundations; year two covers surveying, structure and fabric, and economics; year three completes your degree with cost planning, safety management, procurement, and commercial building technology.
Indicative total fees are £60,240 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels BCC, STPM BBC (excluding Chinese and Malay), IB 28 points, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.0 overall with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 (writing minimum 4.5), CEFR mid-B2, or Pearson Academic PTE 63 (minimum 59) is required.
Career outcomes include quantity surveyor, cost engineer, cost estimator, and construction cost consultant roles.
Study at Edinburgh with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Heriot-Watt University ranks #151–200 worldwide for Architecture & Built Environment and #7 in the UK for Building in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide, reflecting strong quantity surveying and built environment teaching at the Edinburgh campus.
Ranked #325 in the world, #36 in the UK, and #6 in Scotland in the QS World University Rankings — a globally recognised Scottish university with strong graduate outcomes.
Ranked #39 in the UK overall in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with top 40 in the UK for Arts & Humanities, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physical Sciences.
Ranked #31 in the UK and #5 in Scotland in the Complete University Guide — combining academic strength with career-focused quantity surveying education.
Study at the Edinburgh campus — Heriot-Watt University’s Scottish capital campus with modern construction, surveying, and built environment facilities, with strong links to quantity surveying, construction, and commercial management employers across Edinburgh and the wider UK.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Heriot-Watt University.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Heriot-Watt University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Heriot-Watt University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Edinburgh, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one introduces management in a global context, construction modelling, construction technology for small scale buildings, and shaping tomorrow together. You build foundational construction, management, and modelling skills for quantity surveying study, preparing for surveying, construction technology, and economics modules in year two.
| Module title |
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| Management in a Global Context |
| Construction Modelling |
| Construction Technology: Small Scale Buildings |
| Shaping Tomorrow Together A |
Year two develops surveying and GIS, construction technology covering structure and fabric, and the economy. Modules combine spatial surveying with structural construction knowledge and economic principles, building competencies for cost planning, procurement, and commercial building technology in your final year.
| Module title |
|---|
| Surveying and GIS |
| Construction Technology: Structure and Fabric |
| The Economy |
Year three completes your BSc (Hons) with design cost planning and control, safety management and site establishment, procurement and contracts, and construction technology for commercial buildings. You consolidate advanced quantity surveying knowledge valued by employers in construction cost management, commercial consultancy, and built environment roles.
| Module title |
|---|
| Design Cost Planning and Control |
| Safety Management and Site Establishment |
| Procurement and Contracts |
| Construction Technology for Commercial Buildings |
Heriot-Watt University offers September intake for this degree at Edinburgh. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Heriot-Watt University or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Heriot-Watt University and may change.
Live rate (same as Fee estimate): 1 GBP = — MYR
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