Quantity Surveying (Degree Apprenticeship) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Secure a professional quantity surveying qualification while you work. You’ll learn about construction topics such as measurements and tendering, Building Information Modelling (BIM), contract law and property economics. You’ll graduate with the confidence to tackle social, economic and technical issues around construction projects of all sizes. 

This is a degree apprenticeship course, so you’ll spend 1 day of your working week on your studies, with the other 4 in your current job. You’ll be able to put what you learn to work immediately, developing your career as you contribute to the success of your company. And your fees are covered by your employer, or the Government, so you won’t face any tuition costs.

Course highlights 

• Work toward Chartered Surveyor status, with the skills you'll need for registration embedded in your studies
• Put theory to the test in your job and on field trips
• Learn from practising surveyors and guest speakers
• Study surveying and Building Information Modelling (BIM) techniques, using professional Revit software
• Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union
• Build a network of professional peers and fellow students from other surveying and civil engineering disciplines
• Study alongside your job, with support from a personal University tutor and a workplace mentor

You'll typically go to university 1 day a week for around 30 weeks every year to attend lectures, seminars and workshops. On the weeks you don't go to University, you'll still spend at least 6 hours of your time per week studying or training away from your normal working environment.

Careers and opportunities

This degree gives you the professional knowledge and practical experience you need to advance your career in the building sector as a quantity surveyor. When you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you'll be a registered Chartered Surveyor.

The skills and qualifications you gain on this course will also make you an ideal candidate for project and facilities management roles in your organisation and beyond.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.