Quantity Surveying

Aston University, Birmingham
Undergraduate BSc Sandwich 4 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

A-Level Entry

BBC - CCC

About this course

Overview

You will master essential techniques for quantity surveying and commercial management in construction. Exploring sustainable practices, cost planning, scheduling, and real-world challenges whilst you experience Birmingham's urban development through guest lectures, site visits, and practical projects.

Assessment

The way we assess you will be diverse, blending exams with coursework, portfolio submissions, and digital design on platforms. Assessing you through different practices will help gain an overall understanding of your knowledge.

Key course benefits

  • Ranked 1st in the UK for student experience (Building, Sunday Times 2023)

  • Ranked Top 10 in the UK for Construction, Surveying and Planning  (The Guardian University Guide 2023)

  • Our Quantity Surveying degree is ranked 5th in the UK (Building, Complete University Guide, 2023).

  • Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - CCC
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    1122 Production managers and directors in construction
    2453 Quantity surveyors
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
    2454 Chartered surveyors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science - BSc
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction