Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

University College of Estate Management

OVERVIEW

A career in quantity surveying is both diverse and exciting – one where you could work all over the world, taking on new challenges right at the forefront of the built environment. You will have fantastic career prospects and the opportunity to learn a broad set of skills.

This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a chartered surveyor. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.

ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMME

This programme provides the academic underpinning and skills necessary to prepare you for a career as a quantity surveyor up to Bachelor’s degree standard. You will have the flexibility to study either a part-time or full time option.

Part-time route

Designed for busy working professionals, supported online education offers the flexibility to fit your studies around your work, enabling you to fast-track your career and directly apply your learning to your work.

The part-time route is for you if:

• You want to earn while you learn, picking up new skills or upskilling whilst balancing your work and life
• You want to get ahead in your industry while you study
• You want to put your learning into practice within your industry

Part-time route duration:

Students will be automatically registered on the 4.5 year programme duration from Autumn 2021 onwards. You may wish to complete your programme in four years. Students will be offered the opportunity to manage their final year of study once on programme.

Full-time route

If you want to study full-time and complete your studies within three years, then this route is for you.

The full-time route is for you if:

• You want to complete your studies faster than our part-time route
• You have the ability to focus completely on your studies
• You want to be in demand in your profession even sooner

To consider

You’ll have the flexibility to go part-time at a later date if you decide you want to slow down the pace or study alongside work.

STUDY METHODS

Studying online means taking control of when and where you study so you can study at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world. It means being able to balance your home and work life with your education so you can earn while you learn.

When you study at UCEM, you’ll be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.

You’ll be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides, which you can adapt to suit your needs, pace and lifestyle. Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone as you’ll be fully supported by tutors and a community of students throughout your journey.

YOUR CAREER

As a graduate of this accredited programme you will be highly employable, and for those already working in the construction industry, our programmes help advance your career path. There is a broad range of career opportunities for graduates from the programme, which include but are not limited to working for the following; private practice quantity surveyors (PQS), building and civil engineering contractors, government organisations, private developers and engineering consultancy firms.