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BSc Quantity Surveying
About this course
Quantity surveying is the professional discipline responsible for the financial and contractual management of construction projects, from initial cost planning and procurement through to final account settlement and value engineering. Quantity surveyors are the financial and mathematical experts of the construction industry, bridging the gap between design and construction to ensure that clients' visions are realised within budget and on programme. The profession is internationally recognised, and qualified quantity surveyors can work on a wide range of project types and in markets around the world. At the University College of Estate Management, this part-time, distance learning programme is designed for those who need the flexibility to study alongside work or other commitments. Distance learning allows you to build a professional qualification without being tied to a specific campus location, making it particularly accessible to those already working in the construction and property sectors who want to formalise and advance their expertise. You will study the principles of cost management, measurement, procurement, contract law, project management, and the commercial management of construction, developing the quantitative and contractual knowledge that underpins professional practice in the field. A typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects the academic level at which the programme is pitched. Graduates from quantity surveying programmes go on to careers in construction contractors, cost consultancies, project management firms, property developers, housing associations, and public sector bodies. The programme provides the academic foundation for chartership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the standard professional milestone for quantity surveyors, and RICS chartership is recognised internationally, opening career opportunities in the UK and abroad. Many graduates pursue professional development and senior roles in construction cost management, project management, and commercial management.
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