QUANTITY SURVEYING - BSC (HONS)

Want a career in the construction industry? Study our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree course at Birmingham City University. We are an RICS-approved Partnership Centre, so you can be confident that we’ll prepare you for a flourishing career.

With our quantity surveyor training, you will work collaboratively with tutors, practitioners, theorists, and designers who will equip you with everything you need to help shape the future of the built environment.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

Today’s construction industry is facing the challenges of glglobalizationdemanding clients, and complex regulatory frameworks. Also the growing importance of technology and integrated delivery plays an increasingly important role in the industry.

This surveying degree will give you the skills to deal with these challenges and more. With innovation at the core of the program, you will learn through creative problem-solving and working with our industrial partners. You’ll also develop the intellectual and practical competencies required by professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

You’ll leave with a broad knowledge of the legal, technical, managerial, economic, social, and environmental aspects of construction projects, and able to confidently manage both commercial and civil engineering projects.

This course is taught by experienced staff with a wealth of industry experience

 

as well as staff with extensive research backgrounds who are aware of the state-of-the-art developments in the construction industry. 

A flexible approach to delivery allows construction professionals to study alongside their professional role.

You'll gain expertise in cost management, procurement, and quantification skills. You’ll also develop expertise in risk management, costing techniques, design economics, buildability, procurement, and the ability to add value. You’ll also learn how to work effectively with a range of people from different construction disciplines.

Essential Requirement: 

• 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

GCSE: 

• GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
• Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

IELTS: 

• 6.0 overall with a 5.5 minimum in all bands

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of construction technology for various building and civil engineering projects, including time, cost, and quality implications, as well as industry legislation. Students gain access to the latest GIS, BIM, and CAD software and surveying equipment, enhancing their professional skills. They become strong project managers and confident with business management systems, which are highly valued by employers. Opportunities with companies like Birmingham-based Willmott Dixon have increased confidence, ability, and skills. Transferable skills, such as communication, problem-solving, negotiation, planning, and meeting deadlines, are also developed.
The course's unique nature allows students to work effectively and efficiently either independently or as part of a team. The course is complemented by visits to construction sites, allowing students to appreciate theory in context. Students have gone on to work with companies like Gleeds, Interserve, John Murray and Sons Ltd, BAMWillmott Dixon, Network Rail, and Highways England, showcasing their skills in various roles.