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MSc Engineering and Built Environment Management at University of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Engineering and Built Environment Management is a part-time, fully online masters for people working or studying in construction, energy and engineering. It builds management, research and analytical skills at masters level together with project management. Students follow either an engineering dissertation or a management research project route.

Duration: Part time: 3 years  |  Intake: September; January  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PgCert has core modules in design optimisation, design process and engineering project management and quantitative research methods and data. The PgDip combines up to one engineering module (such as advanced applications in engineering, application of GIS, renewable energy technologies or safety case studies) with two to three management modules (collaborative leadership, effective communication, leading the contemporary workforce, managing in the global network). The MSc is completed with an engineering dissertation (60 credits) or a management research project (40 credits) plus a management module.

Career pathways

The energy sector, infrastructure, and engineering and construction projects and management. Graduates may progress to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant subject (engineering or the built environment), or in any other subject with relevant work experience; or a PgCert or PgDip in a relevant subject. Applicants with an ordinary degree in a relevant subject plus suitable relevant work experience (for example a minimum of two years in a relevant management role) are considered individually. Applicants from business or sustainability backgrounds are welcome but may need bridging units. International applicants (IELTS Academic, online study from overseas or on campus on a Student Route Visa): overall 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or an equivalent approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland, full MSc (180 credits). Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). International students studying online from their home country, full MSc (180 credits). Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: Part time: 3 years

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