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Quantity Surveying

BSc · Glasgow Caledonian University · 4 years

Quantity Surveying

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Glasgow Caledonian University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£29,000
SATISFACTION81%
CONTINUATION83%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS80%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 28% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Quantity surveying is the professional discipline concerned with the financial management of construction projects, from initial cost planning and procurement through to contract administration and final account. Quantity surveyors act as the essential link between designers and contractors, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They are involved at every stage of the construction process, advising on costs, procuring contractors, managing contracts, valuing work in progress, and resolving financial disputes. It is a profession that combines analytical rigour with commercial judgement and the ability to work across complex, multi-party projects. At Glasgow Caledonian University this four-year full-time programme develops your technical knowledge in areas including measurement, cost planning, procurement, contract law, and con

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 16% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 4% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 2% of graduatescards →
  • 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 2% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).