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HNC Quantity Surveying at Solent University

Solent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Designed with input from Willmott Dixon, Mace and Ramboll, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to start your career as a construction cost management professional. During the course, you'll gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the role of the quantity surveyor and the application of the role in different contexts within the built environment, preparing you for a range of technical and professional careers in quantity surveying. And to help make it easy to fit around your current employment, the course is delivered on a part-time basis.

Faculty: Architecture and construction  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Construction Technology and Materials, Built Environment Fundamentals, Principles of Quantity Surveying, Innovating the Construction Project.

Career pathways

The course's industry-focused and practical emphasis is intended to develop your professionalism and maximise your career development opportunities. This course will supplement your skills for a career path in any of the broad areas that encompass quantity surveying, estimating and buying within the contracting side of the construction industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

16 points minimum at level 3 from either 6-unit or 3-unit award plus 4 GCSE/O Level grade C or above to include English and Maths, or BTEC/Edexcel Advanced GNVQ, or National Certificate Diploma in a Building/Construction related discipline, or relevant Access course, or other qualifications which are considered to be equivalent of the above. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,025 a year (2027/28). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island part-time fee Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 2 years part-time

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