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MSc Quantity Surveying at Kingston University

Kingston University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Shape the Future of Construction Projects. This MSc equips you with the skills to manage costs and budgets in construction, ensuring value for money while maintaining quality and sustainability. Learn from industry experts and gain the tools to excel in the dynamic world of construction consultancy.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment  |  Department: Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Surveying  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This conversion masters provides an opportunity to graduates from disciplines other than surveying to convert their transferable skills and extend their abilities in a critical way to the quantity surveying profession. You will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement, construction contracts and their administration. Modules - core modules: Sustainable Construction Technology, Procurement and Project Delivery in Context, Law and Contract Administration, Business, People and Digital Technologies for Sustainable Environments, Quantification and Costing of Construction Works, Quantity Surveying Practice, Applied Research Methods and Dissertation. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

As a quantity surveyor, you'll play a critical role in managing project budgets and ensuring cost efficiency. Importantly, you’ll also focus on maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A 2:2 or above honours degree. ; Some experience of working in the industry would also be useful. If the postgraduate admissions tutor requires further information or wishes to invite you to further assessment by interview they will contact you directly. You will then hear whether your application has been successful. English language: IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, or meet the scores listed on the alternative online tests.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time

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