BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £18,300/year: international students
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Introduction
Be a leading figure in the next generation of innovative construction projects.
Designed and delivered by a team of experienced professionals, this BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree will prepare you for a successful career in calculating and managing costs relating to the built environment. You'll learn to think like an entrepreneur, develop professional business acumen and learn sought-after quantity surveying skills.
Become a financial and contractual expert in cost and value management, contract law and risk assessment. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to address the social, economic and technical aspects of construction projects of all sizes anywhere in the world.
Course highlights
- Learn commercial and business methods to shape and develop construction projects
- Discover the latest industry developments with teaching informed by the University's Construction Management and Surveying (CMS) Research Group
- Get industry insights and contribute to current debates in lectures led by visiting guest speakers
- See theory in action and get a taste of your future workplace on field trips to construction projects in the UK and Europe
- Develop solutions to industry projects – a previous student supported the development of our University Estate Masterplan before rising to a senior position in a major surveying and project management consultancy
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Curriculum
Modules
Year 1
Core modules
- CAD and BIM – 20 credits
- Construction Design and Sustainability – 20 credits
- Introduction To Construction Measurement – 20 credits
- Introduction to Law for the Built Environment – 20 credits
- Multidisciplinary Project – 20 credits
- Property Economics and Financial Accounting – 20 credits
Year 2
Core modules
- Applied BIM – 20 credits
- Introduction To Project Management Principles – 20 credits
- Procurement and Pre-Contract Practice – 20 credits
- Professional Studies and Applied Project – 20 credits
- Tender Documentation And Measurement - 20 credits
Optional modules
- Heritage Property – 20 credits
- Industrial Placement – Surveying And Property Development – 20 credits
- International Built Environment Fieldwork – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (IWLP) – 20 credits
Year 3
Core modules
- Application of IT in Measurement and Tender Documentation – 20 credits
- Contract Administration, Claims Management and Dispute Resolution – 20 credits
- Individual Major Project – 40 credits
- Professional Practice – 20 credits
- Quantity Surveying Practice – 20 credits
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry, and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Placement year opportunities
Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have been successful in roles such as:
- assistant quantity surveyor
- assistant cost manager
- construction trainee
- intern and commercial assistant
- industrial placement student
Potential destinations
They've worked at exciting companies, including:
- Keltbray
- Beard Construction
- Osborne
- Alinea Consultants LLP
- Kier Group
Career Opportunities
Due to the high costs and risks associated with construction projects, your skills as a quantity surveyor will always be in high demand.
95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation, and 100% are working in highly skilled roles in all sectors of construction – from housing to major infrastructure projects (such as HS2) throughout the UK and internationally.
As a graduate apprentice starting your career, you could earn up to £28,000. And once you've gained more experience in the industry, salaries can go up as high as £55,000, or £80,000 if you're aiming for a management role.
Graduate destinations
Our graduates have worked for national and global companies such as:
- Sir Robert McAlpine
- Skanska
- R&W Civil Engineering
- Severn Water
- Diamond Build PLC
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Roles you could go onto include:
- quantity surveyor
- commercial specialist
- project manager
- dispute resolution specialist
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
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