MSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

You'll develop expertise in efficient construction and the financial management of built environments in our 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time Master's course. Work towards being a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with this RICS-accredited Master's course. You'll build your skills in efficient construction, law and financial management, while proving you meet a globally recognised standard in quantity surveying.

Duration: 12 months full-time (September start); 16 months full-time (January start); 24 months part-time (September start); 28 months part-time (January start) | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Dissertation; Measurement and Tendering; Conflict Avoidance and Dispute Resolution; Construction Technology; Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying Practice; Construction Management and Safety; Development Project - Design Economics and Cost Planning; Construction Law.

Career pathways

As a successful graduate of this course, you'll have a RICS-recognised postgraduate qualification in quantity surveying on your CV, proving your expertise in the sector. This puts you on the path to chartership as a quantity surveyor, opening the way to careers in the construction and built environment sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a technical or analytical discipline. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.0 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £9,700 subject to annual increase Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £19,200, subject to annual increase Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time (September start); 16 months full-time (January start); 24 months part-time (Sep

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-quantity-surveying

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