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.
Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.
During your Foundation Entry Year, you will study alongside peers from related courses, gaining a broad introduction to the?principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles.
The tasks of a quantity surveyor are challenging and varied. On our degree you’ll gain a sound understanding of construction technology, management and economics.
You’ll act as financial advisor to your client or contractor, managing costs on construction sites and providing ideas and creative solutions for projects.
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.
- Our Building courses are ranked joint top in the UK for career prospects with 100% (Complete University Guide 2023), whilst also ranked 6th in the UK for overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022).
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.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• ERC004: Practical Skills
• ERC005: Design Studies
• ERC006: Analytical Studies
• ERC007: Study Skills and Information Technology
• ERC008: Computer Aided Design
• MAC101: Foundation Mathematics
Year 1
Compulsory modules
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BNT101: Construction Technology 1
• BN1102: Sustainability and Science
• BN1105: Management and Economics
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BN1114: Introduction to Law and Procurement
• BN1993: Professional Practice (Drawing & Surveying)
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BN1994: Professional Practice Quantification
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• BN2001: Construction Technology 2
• BN2011: Production Economics
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BN2104: Construction Law 2
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BN2105: Management and Project Planning
• BN2986: Construction Quantification
• BN2989: Professional Practice 2B
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• BN3010: Project Management
• BN3017: Expenditure Planning and Control
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BN3060: Project Analysis and Appraisal
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BN3070: Construction Law
• BN3990: Dissertation
Optional modules
• BN3040: Facilities Management
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BN3080: Business and Entrepreneurship
• BN3982: Professional Practice - QS
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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.
You’ll have the opportunity to progress to high-level positions such as partner in a private practice, or senior manager in an organisation with a large property portfolio, local authorities or large construction or civil engineering companies.
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