Program Overview

Wrexham University

Wrexham University offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses, part-time courses, short courses, and online courses.

Study Options

• Undergraduate courses: Wrexham University provides various undergraduate courses, including Quantity Surveying, Architectural Design Technology, Construction Management, and Building Surveying.
• Postgraduate courses: The university offers postgraduate courses in fields like Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and Building Surveying.
• Part-time courses: Part-time courses are available for students who cannot attend full-time, covering subjects like Construction Management and Building Surveying.
• Short courses: Short courses are offered in various subjects, including construction and building services.
• Online courses: Wrexham University also provides online courses, allowing students to study from anywhere.

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Degree Apprenticeship)

Course Details

• Year of entry: 2026
• Duration: 4 years (part-time)
• UCAS Tariff: 48-72
• Institution Code: G53
• Location: Wrexham

Why Choose This Course

The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship is ideal for those employed in the industry who want to see their hard work rewarded and their expertise recognized within the construction sector.

Key Course Features

• Joint program delivery with Coleg Cambria (Year 1 and 2) and Wrexham University (Year 3 and 4)
• On-campus class-based learning lectures and laboratories are primarily one day a week or block delivery
• Opportunity to pursue Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) upon successful completion of the program
• Peer learning with fellow degree apprentices
• Wide-ranging industry-standard digital resources available for use on- and off-campus

What You Will Study

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Quantity Surveying (Core)
• Digital Technologies in Drawing and Modelling (Core)
• Legal Principles, Compliance and Liability (Core)
• Science and Materials (Core)
• Construction Technology (Core)
• Work-based Learning 1 (Core)
• One optional module from:
  • Architectural Design Technology
  • Civil Engineering Design
  • Construction Management
  • Building Surveying

Year 2 (Level 4 & 5)

• Digital Technologies in Surveying (Core)
• Quantity Surveying 2 (Core)
• Modern Methods of Construction (Core)
• Commercial Management (Core)
• Work-based Learning 2 (Core)

Year 3 (Level 5 & 6)

• Building Services (Core)
• Procurement and Contract Practice (Core)
• Project Management (Core)
• Design for Climate Resilience (Core)

Year 4 (Level 6)

• Individual Research Project
• Professional Practice
• Major Project

Entry Requirements & Applying

To enroll on the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship program, applicants must:

• Be in full-time employment in a job role appropriate to quantity surveying
• Work in Wales at least 51% of the time
• Be able to attend one day a week for studies
• Meet the respective entry requirements
• Not have previously studied a similar subject at this level or higher

Applicants will normally be expected to satisfy one or more of the following academic and/or professional criteria as a minimum:

• Successful completion of a Foundation Year at Level 3 in a discipline considered appropriate by the Programme Team
• 48-72 UCAS tariff points
• A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma
• Membership of a construction-related professional body at a level deemed appropriate by the program team

Teaching & Assessment

Modules are delivered using a variety of teaching and learning techniques, including traditional lectures, practical activities, tutorials, and group discussions. Assessment methods include written reports, practical use of technical equipment, visual presentations, laboratory analyses, in-class tests, examinations, coursework, and oral presentations.

Career Prospects

The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship provides a qualification recognized as a comprehensive measure of the ability of Wrexham University graduates in the financial management of building and infrastructure projects. Graduates can expect to establish themselves as quantity surveyors, building finance consultants, and project managers.

Fees & Funding

Subject to satisfying both Degree Apprenticeship eligibility criteria in the Welsh context and Wrexham University entry requirements, the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship program is fully funded by the Welsh Government, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Wrexham University offers on-campus en-suite rooms within its Wrexham Student Village, providing easy access to campus facilities, study areas, and social spaces.