School of Architecture and Built Environment

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

BSc (Hons) Part-time 5 years, Full-time 3 years

The course is designed to provide both academic and vocational learning structure to equip students with the requisite knowledge, skills and behaviour needed as quantity surveyors to transfer into the world of work.

The course is designed to provide both academic and vocational learning structure to equip students with the requisite knowledge, skills and behaviour needed as quantity surveyors to transfer into the world of work.

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BSc (Hons)
Start date(s)
16 September 2024
UCAS Code
K240
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (5 years),Full-time (3 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

This course is accredited by:
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
  • The QSi

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

This three-year programme is designed to give students a thorough grounding in all aspects of quantity surveying, including legal and contractual knowledge, cost estimation and analysis, as well as value management and sustainability.

Quantity surveyors are involved in cost, financial and contract management of construction projects, from inception to demolition and/or deconstruction, to deliver the best value to clients. With the increasing demand for quantity surveyors across the globe, our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying course provides you with the opportunity for an exciting career in the construction industry. This degree is crafted to equip you with core knowledge and skills required of quantity surveyors in the industry underpinned with an understanding of contracts and construction methodology to establish, plan, manage and report on cost related aspects of construction projects.

Due to it's professional accreditation, this course gives you the opportunity to qualify as a Chartered member once appropriate industry experience is obtained and successful assessment of professional competence achieved.

What do quantity surveyors work on?

Quantity Surveyors work on various construction projects ranging from building, infrastructure to industrial projects. Projects can range from small schemes to multi-million pound new, extension, refurbishment, maintenance, and demolition projects. The range is diverse, and consequently, no two days are the same. This professionally accredited course will teach you how to blend traditional QS skills with modern technologies whilst ensuring you gain the knowledge necessary to become a construction professional in this rewarding discipline.

The course is offered as a three-year full time, four years with industrial placement or five years for those already in employment. 

What's unique about this course?

  • Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Taught in Springfield Super Campus

What happens on the course?

The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying course at the University of Wolverhampton is designed to give students the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful professional in this field. This three-year undergraduate course offers elements of theoretical, problem-solving and practical study, all of which are combined to give students an understanding of essential principles in quantity surveying. Students will have access to modern facilities such as laboratories and workshops that allow them to put their learning into practice. Taught by experienced industry professionals, you’ll also have the full support of our university staff.

The quantity surveying degree is designed to provide both academic and vocational learning structure to equip students with the requisite knowledge, skills and behaviour needed as quantity surveyors to transfer into the world of work.

Quantity surveying modules are designed around authentic practice providing an opportunity for real-life learning and application of theory to practice. You will undertake individual and group assignments, to gain knowledge and understanding on topical and core quantity surveying practices and innovative practices in the Built Environment such as BIM. In addition, it will enable you to develop excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, IT capabilities, and collaborative working skills core to succeeding in the ever-evolving construction industry.

Who teaches the course?

You will be taught by leading industry experts including professionally accredited academics and pioneering researchers in the quantity surveying field. Tailored mentoring and coaching regular academic reviews, networking events, intensive pre-semester catch-up sessions, employer forums and evidence-based research project hubs are also made available to further support your learning and career development throughout the duration of your study.

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Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

This course will be delivered at our new £100 million Springfield Campus which will be Europe’s largest construction centre of excellence with the state of the art of learning and teaching facilities in the built environment.

  • Accredited by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building and Chartered Association of Building Engineers. 
  • Taught by industry experts and academic staff who are active researchers and consultants in their field and have professional industrial experience which they bring into their teaching
  • Networking opportunities with academic experts and practitioners both in the UK and internationally.
  • Studying with a wide range of other professional disciplines in an integrated department of architecture, building and civil engineering, reflecting the modern interdisciplinary nature of construction projects
  • There is a high level of support for students on this course. Our Business and Placement Unit will help you to identify potential employers, both in the UK and overseas (though overseas placements are less common), and will support you during your placement, with visits from your tutor to check on your progress.
  • Focus on real-world projects, exploring authentic case studies, and work-based learning providing an opportunity for real-life learning and application of theory to practice and enhancing the development of key employability skills required by the modern cost consultants.
  • Support towards professional body membership during and after graduation
  • Knowledge and skills that provide opportunities to gain employment on course completion, our graduates are often offered employment before the end of their final year
  • Part-time day release option for those already in employment

The course aims to ensure graduates are work-ready and independent learners equipped with the appropriate quantity surveying, construction knowledge and enterprising spirit to practise professionally and ethically. You will gain:

  • Relevant subject specific technical knowledge to thrive in quantity surveying and construction field
  • Additional practical and transferable skills that can enable you problem solve, become a creative thinker, able to use a range of IT software, collaboratively work in conventional and digitally underpinned processes such as Building information modelling, team-building skills, independent learning skills, self-motivated academic enquiry and commitment to life long personal development
  • Subject specific competency in quantity surveying and construction at the level required by the professional bodies.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2024-25
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14950 per year 2024-25

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

  • 96 UCAS points
  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

 

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Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

We work closely with regional and national companies to identify the relevant professional and technical skills required in these specific industries. Employment is secured by graduates in a range of organisations both in the UK and overseas. Recent graduates are working with the following companies: Mott MacDonald, E C Harris, Bullock Construction, Carillion, Thomas Vale Construction and Kier Construction.

Here's what one of our graduates had to say:

"The supportive staff and excellent facilities at the University of Wolverhampton allowed me to fulfil my potential and achieve my First Class Degree in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying. As my course was accredited it has allowed me to progress straight into my RICS APC and continue to further my career. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University."

Alexander Morris, Quantity Surveyor. Studied BSc Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying.

The QSi

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

"Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment."

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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