Quantity Surveying

About this course

Quantity surveying is the profession responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects, from initial cost planning and tendering through to final account settlement and dispute resolution. Quantity surveyors ensure that construction projects deliver value for money, meet budget constraints, and reach completion on time, working across every stage of a project's lifecycle. The role sits at the intersection of finance, contract law, and construction technology, requiring both commercial acumen and a detailed understanding of how buildings and infrastructure are procured and built. At the University of Salford, this three-year, full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year and work placement, giving you substantial professional experience in a real quantity surveying or cost management environment before you graduate. The programme is well connected to indust

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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