BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at University of the Built Environment

Programme overview

A fully online, industry-recognised and accredited quantity surveying degree covering law, economics, technology, sustainability and leadership in construction projects. Students develop quantifying and costing skills alongside professional practice.

Faculty: Undergraduate Programmes | Department: Quantity Surveying | Duration: 4.5 years part-time (18 modules); full-time route available | Study mode: online; part-time or full-time | Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Construction Technology 1 and 2, Design Economics and Cost Planning, Contract Administration and Practice, Measurement and Quantification of Construction Work, Procurement and Tendering, Programming and Planning, Post Contract Cost Control (PQS), Commercial Management in Construction, Advanced Measurement, Contemporary Quantity Surveying Practice and a Contemporary Issues Case Study.

Career pathways

Opportunities include quantity surveying, arbitration, commercial management and project management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent attainment through recognised qualifications not on the UCAS tariff); or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a Construction and Built Environment Diploma (minimum DD) or Extended Diploma (minimum MMM); or current AssocRICS with relevant employment. English: GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language or Literature or equivalent Level 2; or IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with 5.5 in reading and writing; or TOEFL iBT 79 (computer-based 213, paper-based 550); or grade C in English at AS level. Maths: GCSE grade 4 (C) in Mathematics or equivalent Level 2. Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the programme.

GBP 28,566 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total programme fee: £1,587 per module x 18 modules (same total for part-time and full-time routes). Same fee for UK and international students (fully online); fees are charged per semester. Source

Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts

Duration: 4.5 years part-time (18 modules); full-time route available

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ucem.ac.uk/apply?courseCode=RBSCQS

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