Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering)
Bachelor's degree
In Brisbane (Australia)
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 9,500
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brisbane (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
Details
Quantity surveyors and cost engineers provide advice to the construction industry on the financial and legal aspects of new constructions, and operation of existing buildings. They are involved in the construction process from the feasibility stage to post-completion, and they manage and administer construction costs and contracts for a variety of levels and types of construction. Tasks may include preparing cost plans and estimates, bills of quantities, tender appraisals, valuations, project audits, property taxation and life cycle cost advice.
Quantity surveyors and cost engineers work closely with other professionals including architects, financiers, project managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, solicitors and with all levels of government.
Why choose this course?
Studies are offered in building management, cost planning and cost control, building development techniques, building research, computer software applications, measurement of construction and legal issues. There are opportunities for field trips, site visits, and practical and laboratory-based work and the flexible structure of the course allows you to choose a second major or group of minor units to match your career aspirations and personal goals and maximise employment opportunities.
Career outcomes
As a quantity surveyor and cost engineer you will be employed predominantly on major building and construction projects as a consultant to the owner, in both the public and private sectors. You may find employment with consulting firms, local, state or federal government departments or authorities, and increasingly with building contractors, financiers, property developers, project managers and universities.
Specialisation pathway
Quantity surveying and cost engineering is a specialist discipline within the construction industry. To become a quantity surveyor and cost engineer, apply for the Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Construction Management),...
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OP
10
Rank
79
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Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
Maths A, B or C English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
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Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
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Subjects
- Construction Training
- Construction
- Engineering
- Surveying
- Property
- Credit
- Planning
- Project
- Industry
- Finance
- Government
- Options
- Economics
Course programme
Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering)
*Indicative price
Original amount in AUD:
$ 9,500