Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

**Why Quantity Surveying?**Our Quantity Surveying degree will give you a wide understanding of the construction industries, as well as the specific business skills to manage contractual and financial aspects of construction projects. Key themes in the application of digital construction, sustainability, international challenges and globalisation are embedded throughout the course, as you learn to become an innovative, adaptable and responsible professional who can add value to a client’s proposal. Optional modules will enable you to tailor your degree to match your particular interests and ambitions, for example studying heritage building projects or exploring the role and skills of an employer’s agent.Unlike on traditional quantity surveying courses, you’ll learn in multi-disciplinary studios collaborating on projects with students preparing to become architects, urban planners, construction project managers and landscape architects, replicating how you’ll work in your future career. Drawing on the expertise of our academic team, your studies will be informed by the very latest research and professional practice to ensure you’re up to speed on cutting-edge ideas, technologies and developments within the industry. Our strong industry links also offer you the potential to benefit from awards, internships, live challenges, guest lectures and employability skills workshops to help boost your future career prospects. **Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. With the University of Gloucestershire offering a wide variety of courses, you will have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual.Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be challenged and supported to become the graduate that you want to be, ready to succeed in your chosen field. Your personal tutor will help you build your network of connections and take advantage of a range of opportunities including field trips and placements, offering invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**Come and experience the University of Gloucestershire for yourself by booking an open day online at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.****After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course*, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan.*Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE), 2016/17.**Experience an open day**Take the next step and book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. This is your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. Take the opportunity to get up-to-the minute advice and guidance from the people who have been here and experienced University of Gloucestershire life already.**To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/courses, email us on enquiries@gl