Quantity Surveying [with Foundation Year] [with Placement Year] BSc (Hons)

Take your first steps towards a career as a surveyor by studying for our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree in Chelmsford or Peterborough.<br/><br/>Quantity surveyors play a vital role in deciding whether construction projects are financially viable. As a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student at ARU, you’ll learn how to financially manage construction projects from initial concept, through to design, build and maintenance.<br/><br/>By studying our Quantity Surveying degree, you’ll gain a vital understanding of issues such as value for money, health and safety and the environment – as well as exploring the wider context of the built environment.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from industry-standard software and facilities, expert tutors and a range of guest lecturers who’ll share their professional insights with you. Graduate with relevant, up-to-date skills in measuring and costing all sorts of construction projects.<br/>Quantity surveyors are in demand. With strong industry links and the opportunity to take a placement year as part of your course, our accredited degree is the perfect stepping stone your future career.<br/><br/>Our course in Chelmsford is accredited by the the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so, once you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to register with RICS and start working as a chartered quantity surveyor. Please note our course in Peterborough does not currently have accreditation.<br/><br/>As a graduate, you could also choose to develop a specialism or start a career in research with our wide range of full- and part-time postgraduate degrees.<br/><br/>How long is a quantity surveyor degree?<br/>At ARU, you can study our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree full-time or part-time.<br/><br/>If youre studying full-time, you can choose to study over three years, or four years with a placement year in industry.<br/><br/>There is also the option of a four-year degree with a foundation year. If you choose this option youll study with our partner, ARU College, on our Cambridge campus in Year 1. In Years 2-4 youll study in Chelmsford or ARU Peterborough.<br/><br/>Part-time students can study over five years.<br/><br/>What qualifications do you need to be a quantity surveyor?<br/>To work as a quantity surveyor, you will usually need a degree in quantity surveying accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Our degree in Chelmsford is accredited by RICS.<br/><br/>Alternatively its possible to start working in the industry as a technical surveyor (also known as a surveying technician), and study for an accredited degree part-time while working.<br/><br/>What is a quantity surveyor salary?<br/>Salaries start at around £25,000-£35,000 for newly trained chartered surveyors, with management roles typically attracting salaries in the range of £50,000-£80,000.