Quantity Surveying
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
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About Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth
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 managing cost and value 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 innovative and sustainable solutions within the built environment sector – 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.
95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation and 100% are working in highly skilled roles in all sectors of construction – from housing to major infrastructure projects (such as HS2) throughout the UK and internationally.
Newly trained chartered surveyors, according to Prospects, can earn up to £35,000 - 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
- Aecom
- Faithful and Gould
- Morgan Sindall
What jobs can you do with a mechanical engineering degree?
Roles you could go onto include:
- quantity surveyor
- commercial specialist
- project manager
- dispute resolution specialist
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you 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.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
Potential roles
Previous students have been successful in roles such as:
- assistant quantity surveyor
- assistant cost manager
- construction trainee
- intern and commercial assistant
- industrial placement student
Potential destinations
They've worked at exciting companies, including:
- Keltbray
- Beard Construction
- Osborne
- Alinea Consultants LLP
- Kier Group
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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