Quantity Surveying

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Our industry-recognised BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying course will help you develop knowledge and skills in the commercial and financial management of construction projects. Through lectures, tutorials with industry partners, real assessments and projects briefs, and an optional year-long paid industry placement, you will learn the requirements for managing risk and proving value for a variety of clients, taking into account sustainable and ethical dimensions.

Flexible pathways: this course is designed around a common first year with BSc (Hons) Building Surveying and BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management, allowing you to transfer to these courses after successful completion of Year 1.

Gain industry experience with the option to take part in a year-long, paid work placement in a leading surveying company in the UK or abroad.

Learn using industry-standard facilities, resources and equipment, including a designated design studio space, specialist laboratories (materials and immersive visualisation) and Mac and PC suites with industry-standard software (such as Revit, AutoCAD, MS Project and BCIS database).

Live, real-world design and build projects guided by our panel of industrial advisers enable you to develop the professional skills to stand out in the sector.

Accredited by leading professional bodies: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
BTEC MMM - DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. Salary: £27,000

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Plymouth

Avg. Salary: £27,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000