Program Overview

This course focuses on controlling and managing the costs of construction projects; you could be involved with any stage of a project, from feasibility, design and construction, through to extension, refurbishment, maintenance and even demolition.

The course will help you gain an understanding of the technical aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility. You will learn to understand contracts, budgets, quantities, measurements and sustainability to achieve the best quality and value within the project’s specifications. You are likely to be involved in a range of services, from cost consultancy to contract management.

In this program you will have the opportunity to advance your professional skills through an optional industry placement between years two and three. The placement year can count as part of the required experience for Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors professional status.