Quantity Surveying (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

Quantity Surveying (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

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

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

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