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Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Course description
Quantity surveyors are highly sought after because they combine financial and business acumen with first-rate technical skills. Featuring a foundation year to give you a strong platform for success, this degree will put you on the path to senior positions in the construction industry.
- This course is currently going through the process of applying for accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Please keep checking the course page for the latest developments on this
- Once you have completed your Foundation Year, you will join a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
- Gain the ideal preparation for a demanding, responsible and rewarding career as a chartered quantity surveyor
- Develop a broad and sound understanding of the scientific, technological, professional, legal and management skills related to key areas of quantity surveying
- Choose a course designed in close collaboration with employers and aligned to professional practice in the industry
- Take an optional work placement between stages two and three – you will gain valuable experience in developing the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Careers
Highly sought after due to their financial and business acumen, quantity surveyors often hold very senior positions in industry, local government and central government. You will find that career opportunities also exist in a number of related fields, including the built environment, civil and heavy engineering and the offshore and petrochemical industries.
Quantity surveyors are responsible for the cost of any building project - from initial estimates right through to the final acquisition of materials. Surveying jobs and their associated roles are varied, but generally focussed on providing clients with value for money while adhering to the strict regulations which govern every aspect of the construction industry.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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