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Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • 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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£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,500 students from over 100 countries, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offer extraordinary support during your studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet you in your home country to share information and insights about life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    33rd out of 36 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 158
    110 70%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    27th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 72%

    30th

    24

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