Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

This Quantity Surveying course will prepare you for a career in the construction industry - one of the largest sectors of the UK economy.<br/>You will learn to assess the amount of materials and labour required for building operations so that you are ready to work alongside architectural technologists, building surveyors, project managers and other roles.<br/>Additionally, you will learn to meet contemporary challenges and opportunities in quantity surveying. These include the digitisation of design and automation of some aspects of project planning and management.<br/>Here at UWL, the Career University, we are committed to equipping you with the skills required by the job market today.<br/>This course is fully accredited by the RICS ( Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).<br/><br/>What youll study<br/>On this Quantity Surveying degree course, you will learn the skills to equip you for a career in the construction industry, including:<br/>• communicating effectively via 2D and 3D drawings<br/>• measurement and surveying<br/>• contract administration and contract law<br/>• financial management of construction projects<br/>• risk management<br/>• dispute resolution.<br/>As you learn, you will develop broader skills in oral and written communication, and teamwork. These skills are not only essential for Quantity Surveyors but also in the wider job market.<br/>This is a truly contemporary course so you will gain a good knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry today. <br/>For example, you will learn about:<br/>• application of new technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and project management software<br/>• sustainability and sustainable construction.<br/>Your learning activities will be wide-ranging to suit a variety of learning styles, spanning practical and written tasks including:<br/>• lectures <br/>• tutorial sessions <br/>• demonstrations <br/>• workshops <br/>• practical laboratory sessions <br/>• online discussions <br/>• peer review and observation <br/>• in-class presentations.

It's not too late to study at a top 30 UK university (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - and at London’s highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2025). <br/><br/>UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.<br/><br/>You'll also be learning in the world's best student city (2025 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!