Quantity Surveying MSc

Quantity surveyors play a crucial role managing the commercial aspects of building and civil engineering projects — from handling finances, through to procurement and contracts. They set the tone for everything needed to deliver construction projects to a high standard.<br/><br/>On this course, youll be equipped with the skills to specialise in this exciting and dynamic field. Youll learn about procurement options in the UK and internationally, and develop approaches that maximise client value while minimising costs to deliver on construction projects.<br/><br/>Through engaging module and project work, you’ll explore things such as construction law, technology and management. Youll also have the opportunity to gain real work experience on the Industrial or Professional Experience optional module – the perfect preparation for graduate roles.<br/><br/>**Who is this course designed for?**<br/><br/>This course is aimed at professionals and graduates wishing to pursue a career in quantity surveying. It is also suitable for those wishing to ultimately pursue a career in construction project management, or construction management, through the quantity surveying route.<br/><br/>We welcome applications from prospective students who dont necessarily have a background in construction. This course can act as a route into quantity surveying for non-cognate professionals wishing to make a career change, or with a non-construction related qualification. <br/><br/>**Key Features**<br/><br/><br/>- **Professional Accreditation |** The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), ensuring quality and relevant course content and representing your first step towards becoming Chartered.<br/><br/><br/>- ** Excellent Career Prospects |** Our graduates are highly regarded by employers and enjoy excellent career prospects. Previous students have gone on to work for companies such as Rider Levett Bucknall, Wates Group, Next, the NHS and Faithful + Gould.<br/><br/><br/>- ** Outstanding REF Result |** In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) – the UK’s system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities – 100% of research submitted by the Centre of the Built Environment was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Statistics**<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 2 Ranking** | 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- **Employability** | 100% of MSc Quantity Surveying full-time students, as a result of their course, are better prepared for their future career (PTES, 2024).<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 10** | NTU is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Building (Complete University Guide 2025).<br/>