Quantity Surveying Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This quantity surveying degree teaches you about project management, contract management and law, economics, commercial awareness and ethics in the construction and property industries.

Via the course modules, you'll gain practical skills relating to construction technology and sustainability, health and safety and measurement. You have the option of a placement year so you can gain industry experience. There is also a final-year project, which is designed to build your skills in research data collection, problem-solving and analysis.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. This indicates that the degree will give you the skills you need for jobs in quantity surveying.

This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, placements or field-based work. These activities form part of the core learning experience.

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What you should know about this course

* Develop vital knowledge and understanding of technical competences of a quantity surveyor including tendering, cost and estimates, project and risk management, contract administration and law, and construction economics

* Gain an understanding of managing the construction procurement process, commercial and financial matters

* Focus upon construction systems and performance requirements of the building fabric from a commercial perspective

* Using industry-standard software you will learn about the technical, ethical, economic and political aspects of the built environment

* Learn the necessary skills to be able to enter a quantity surveying career and further their career through RICS and CIOB.