Quantity Surveying (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Course Overview

Are you a problem-solver with an analytical mind? Learn the quantity surveying role and explore its strong commercial and contractual bias. It’s the financial service of the construction industry.

Why study with us

  • Our course can be delivered flexibly, including part-time delivery just one day per week, allowing you to study whilst in employment.

  • Study and share knowledge with students on the construction project management, facilities management and building surveying degrees.

  • Quantity surveyors design and produce tenders and contracts. You’ll learn how to manage this part of the process with an in-depth working knowledge of construction law.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners with extensive industry experience.

  • The £35m Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Learn how to use subject-specific software associated with quantity surveying and prepare you for a smooth transition into the workplace.

    Accreditations

  • This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.

  • This course has been accredited by the RICS, the globally recognised professional body which promotes the highest international standards in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.

  • This BSc course has been accredited as meeting the knowledge requirements of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). The CICES is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering.

    Future Careers

    Your quantity surveying skillset will enable you to carry out many different roles from office to site-based quantity surveying, pre contract estimating and project management to contract specialist roles.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    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
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000