Program Overview

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Course Description

Quantity surveyors are highly sought after because they combine financial and business acumen with first-rate technical skills. Featuring a foundation year to give you a strong platform for success, this degree will put you on the path to senior positions in the construction industry.

What You Will Study

• Foundation Year: This year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge, and confidence, with extensive support from expert staff, before advancing to stage one of your honors degree.
• Year 1:
  • Construction Science
  • Introduction to Design
  • Preliminary Mathematics
  • Scholarship for Technologists
  • Technology Project
• Year 2:
  • Core modules include Construction Science, Introduction to Design, Preliminary Mathematics, Scholarship for Technologists, and Technology Project.
• Optional Placement Year: Gain valuable experience in developing the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
• Year 3:
  • Core modules include Construction Science, Introduction to Design, Preliminary Mathematics, Scholarship for Technologists, and Technology Project.

How You Will Learn

• Real-world learning through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, site visits, and visits to companies.
• Assessment through computer workshops, surveying field work, group work, and individual assignments and examinations.

Who Will Teach You

• Martin Adlington: Programme Leader, Senior Lecturer, Assessor, and External Examiner with significant experience in all aspects of learning, development, and industry.

Careers

• Highly sought after due to their financial and business acumen, quantity surveyors often hold very senior positions in industry, local government, and central government.
• Career opportunities also exist in related fields, including the built environment, civil and heavy engineering, and the offshore and petrochemical industries.

Entry Requirements

• 2025 entry:
  • UCAS points: 72
  • A Level: DDD
  • T Level: Pass
  • BTEC: MMP
  • GCSE: Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
  • Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15
  • English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26:
  • UK: £9,535 per year (full-time)
  • International: £16,900 per year (full-time)
• Additional costs and optional extras:
  • Included in your fees: Free membership of accredited bodies, Year 1 Compulsory Field trip within England, 4-day residential: coach, bed, and breakfast, Day trips to free entry venues or construction sites, AutoCAD student version downloadable in personal computer, Use of all labs and appropriate PPE supplied including personal safety boots
  • Mandatory costs not included in your fees: Year 1 Field trip main meals approx. £20 per day, Additional field trips and site visits £100, Additional materials (printing, stationery, portfolio sleeves, folders, etc.)
  • Optional costs not included in your fees: Optional 4 to 5 day trip abroad with a student contribution of approx. £100 to £200 depending on numbers, which covers flights and hotel and breakfast. University contribution: coach travel, entry to museums and iconic buildings, metro card, guided tour, and booklet, Any travel for paid placements

How to Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS or directly to the University.
• International students: Apply through our online application portal or contact one of our trusted local representatives.

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