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Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

Be a leading figure in the next generation of innovative construction projects.Designed and delivered by a team of experienced professionals, this BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree will prepare you for a successful career calculating and managing costs relating to the built environment. You'll learn to think like an entrepreneur, develop professional business acumen and learn sought after quantity surveying skills. Become a financial and contractual expert in cost and value management, contract law and risk assessment. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to address the social, economic and technical aspects of construction projects of all sizes, anywhere in the world.


Course highlights

Learn commercial and business methods to shape and develop construction projects Discover the latest industry developments, with teaching informed by the University's Construction Management and Surveying (CMS) Research Group Get industry insights and contribute to current debates in lectures led by visiting guest speakers See theory in action and get a taste of your future workplace on field trips to construction projects in the UK and Europe Develop solutions to industry projects – a previous student supported the development of our University Estate Masterplan before rising to a senior position in a major surveying and project management consultancy


Careers and opportunities

Due to the high costs and risks associated with construction projects, your skills as a quantity surveyor will always be in high demand.As a graduate apprentice starting your career, you could earn up to £28,000. And once you've gained more experience in industry, salaries can go up as high as £55,000, or £80,000 if you're aiming for a management role.


Graduate destinations

Our graduates have worked for national and global companies such as: Sir Robert McAlpine Skanska R&W Civil Engineering Severn Water Diamond Build PLCRoles you could go onto include: quantity surveyor commercial specialist project manager dispute resolution specialistGet experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience. Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.


Placement year opportunities

Taking an optional placement year gives you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation. You could work in a paid role in a professional organisation (our students earn an average salary of £19,000 during their placements) or set up your own business, giving you the chance to grow your professional network and enhance your CV. We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.Previous students have been successful in placement roles such as: assistant quantity surveyor assistant cost manager construction trainee intern and commercial assistant industrial placement studentThey've worked at exciting companies, including: Keltbray Beard Construction Osborne Alinea Consultants LLP Kier Group

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,200per 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 Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Brand new sports facilities at the Ravelin sports centre, including an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 37 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 168
    123 78%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    2nd

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.82 76%

    20th

    4

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