Quantity Surveying BSc
Course Overview - Quantity Surveying BSc
Master vital skills for efficient project management, sustainable infrastructure, and construction cost insights on our dual accredited quantity surveying degree.
Course outline
In this dual-accredited* course, you will master essential techniques for quantity surveying and commercial management in construction. Exploring sustainable practices, cost planning, scheduling, and real-world challenges whilst you experience Birminghams urban development through guest lectures, site visits, and practical projects.
Key ben...
<strong>Master vital skills for efficient project management, sustainable infrastructure, and construction cost insights on our dual accredited quantity surveying degree.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>In this dual-accredited* course, you will master essential techniques for quantity surveying and commercial management in construction. Exploring sustainable practices, cost planning, scheduling, and real-world challenges whilst you experience Birminghams urban development through guest lectures, site visits, and practical projects.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Supported for success – Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Building; Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Highly ranked - Ranked 5th overall in the UK for Building (Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where can this degree take me?</strong><br/><br/>The transferable skills that our quantity surveying programmes provide mean that graduates may find employment in a wide range of roles such as:<br/><br/><br/>• Quantity surveyor<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cost consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Commercial manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Contracts manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Estimator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Project manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Procurement manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Risk manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>Graduates may go on to work at companies such as Turner & Townsend, Arcadis, Rider Levett Bucknall, Faithful+Gould, Gleeds, Mace, AECOM, and CBRE.<br/><br/><strong>Professional accreditation</strong><br/>*This programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
K240
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30,P:0
Any subject: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 or 15 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 9 Passes, including 15 credits at Level 3 from listed STEM (b) subjects. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
29
29 points and above with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects) or 28 overall points with 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects including one of the listed STEM (b) subjects. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
More information on BTEC entry requirements on Aston's website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additionally to our Level 3 requirement, you will also need to have achieved: GCSE Maths Grade C/4 and English Language/Literature Grade C/4.
A level
B,B,C
C,C,C
BBC (any subject) or BCC including one STEM (b) subject (standard offer) BCC (any subject) or CCC including one STEM (b) subject (with an EPQ or Core Maths at grade B) BCC (any subject) or CCC including one STEM (b) subject (contextual offer) STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics.
T Level
D
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Onsite Construction - Digital Business Services - Digital Production, Design and Development - Digital Support Services - Education and Childcare - Health - Healthcare Science - Science - Management and Administration - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing - Accounting - Legal Services - Finance - Agriculture, Land Management and Production, - Animal Care and Management - Catering - Craft and Design - Media, Broadcast and Production - Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| International | £21,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |












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