Program Overview

Quantity Surveying, HNC (London South East Colleges)

This quantity surveying course will put you at the heart of the construction industry, providing in-depth knowledge of building design and construction for a host of potential careers.

Course Description

You will study a range of modules that will give you a broad and balanced knowledge of Quantity Surveying role within the Construction industry. You will develop practical skills relating to construction technology and sustainability, health and safety, quantity surveying, measurement, project and risk management, and much more.

This course consists of a combination of core and optional modules that provide appropriate training for employment in the field of Contracts Manager, Property Manager, Building Contractor, Project Manager and Construction Manager.

The modules have been designed to include a high level of academic and practical elements. Enrolment on the course entitles you to become a student member of the CIOB, RICS. The course is also recognised nationally and internationally by employers in the construction industry.

Location and Duration

• Location: London South East Colleges - Orpington Campus
• Duration: 2 years part-time

Fees Information

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  • Home* | N/A | £4,625 per year | N/A

What You Will Study

Year 1

• Building Law and Contract Administration (15 credits)
• Project Evaluation and Design (15 credits)
• Construction Technology & Environmental Design (15 credits)
• Construction Technology and Materials (15 credits)
• Management Principles (15 credits)

Year 2

• Measurement (15 credits)
• Project (15 credits)
• Quantity Surveying Practice & Management (15 credits)
• Tendering and Estimating (15 credits)
• Assessment and Management of Risk (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• 48 UCAS Tariff points from an IT subject or relevant subject. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment - Merit or Distinction
• In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

Support and Advice

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Do You Provide Employability Services?

The University Centre has close links with various companies in the construction industry and benefit from the Employers Advisory Board that has established partnerships with representatives from across the private and public sector. This encourages employer engagement as the Board engages in discussion about technical content of curriculum and development of wider employability skills, the provision or work placement, guest speakers, live case studies, and workplace visits.