About the course

If you have an eye for detail, a head for finances and the drive to study for a hands-on career, working as a quantity surveyor will suit you perfectly. This course gives you the essential skills you need to work in the construction industry in this important role.

　　Quantity surveyors are the financial controllers of a construction project and are vital members of any construction team. The value engineering element of the role is often central to the survival of the company when it comes to ensuring the work is completed to the satisfaction of all parties in the contract, it meets all regulations and requirements, and it keeps within its budget.

　　Put theory into practice using real-life scenarios, case studies and site visits.Learn from a teaching team with a wealth of industry experience and collaborative relationships within industry, including both regional and national employers.The teaching team’s expertise and contacts bring the latest developments, techniques and technologies into the taught curriculum.Benefit from specialist presentations and seminars from industry experts.Challenge yourself in your a final-year project on an area of your own interest.Develop a range of transferable skills necessary to work effectively in the construction industry, including project management

　　In your first year of the course, you learn the core elements of quantity surveying such as measurement, surveying and management, regulations, cost, quality and inspection, and sustainable technologies. As you progress, you focus on putting learnt knowledge into practice, with an industry-standard approach to cost-effective production, technical skills and project development. Units may include building technology, contract administration and control, and materials and supply chains. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£43,500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (October), 2024	Luton
Semester 1 (October), 2025	Luton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bedfordshire

UCAS Tariff Points

　　At least 96 points with 80 points from at least 2 A level passes

　　At least 96 points with Merit Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in the BTEC Diploma

　　A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma

　　Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

　　To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes, and have the required English language qualification.

　　IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bedfordshire. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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