MSc Digital Quantity Surveying

Module: 7CN001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will develop construction project skills, identify, review and analyse project management best practice guidelines and discuss aspects of planning and controlling projects. Evaluation of industry techniques and tools, using manual and computer methods for planning and control will be undertaken.

Module: 7AT003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Building Information Modelling (or BIM) is fast becoming an integral aspect of the construction industry. This new approach goes beyond the norms of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and opens up the possibility to integrate 3D modelling and digital information into the entire construction process. In this module you will critically investigate and analyse the theory behind BIM and how it is implemented throughout all phases of the design and construction process. We will look at the financial and business benefits that BIM can offer and how new emerging technologies and standards impact on its application for designers, constructors and facilities managers. In addition we will also look at the practical implementation of BIM through the use of industry standard software tools.

Module: 7CN032

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of construction measurement and use of technology. Module builds upon the application of measurement within the construction industry using digital technologies – including building information modelling, drone technology and cost data analytics to capture, generate and manage construction project cost data.

Module: 7ET023

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The MSc Dissertation enables you to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area directly linked to your subject area and interests. This will ensure that you undertake scholarly work that further develops an aspect of the taught material and thereby contributes to your personal development and training towards professional practice. This module evidences your transformation from undergraduate to master’s level achievement through the process and production of a recognised research output in your subject area.

Module: 7CN018

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Delivery within budget is a key requirement of successful projects and programmes. This module is designed to provide deep understanding of not only the methods of producing financial information throughout the project life-cycle, but also the implications of such information for project and programme outcomes.

Module: 7CN033

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of conventional and innovative techniques supporting contemporary and broader services of the quantity surveying profession. The module will identify, review and analyse quantity surveying best practice guidelines and discuss aspects of contemporary techniques associated with Construction procurement and e-tendering, Contract administration and services, Contemporary cost/value management techniques, Project life cycle and implication for sustainable project delivery.

Module: 7ET022

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

By studying this module you will develop the personal and professional skills required to design and undertake research in your chosen subject area at post graduate level.

• You will be exposed to diverse learning and teaching methods that are designed to encourage you to be proactive in the process.
• You will engage with methods responsive to the needs of stakeholders and appropriate to the knowledge base of quantity surveying, which are responsive to the characteristics of your cohort and within an appropriate environment.
• You will benefit from a high level of support from our academic staff who are both academically and professionally qualified and active researchers. They will bring their experience into their teaching.
• You will be studying with a wide range of other professional disciplines in an integrated department of architecture, building and civil engineering, reflecting the modern interdisciplinary nature of construction projects.
• You will able to experience a world-class state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment at our newly completed Springfield Campus, which is the Europe’s largest construction centre of excellence.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current quantity surveying principles and practices, define problems and evaluate alternative solutions
• Develop appropriate advice to clients and other stakeholders on cost, time, quality, value and procurement of complex construction projects, and communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Apply financial management principles and appraisal techniques within the planning and controlling of construction projects and evaluate key issues that impact on project financial performance
• Demonstrate high level of skills and abilities to make use of generic and bespoke quantity surveying related software tools including BIM, solving complex costing problems and developing appropriate solutions for presentation to a range of stakeholders
• Evaluate current research and scholarship within the general areas of quantity surveying and digital construction, critique current research methodologies and apply this knowledge to solve original and complex problems
• Implement a range of transferable skills including the ability to learn independently, work collaboratively, make informed decisions in complex situations and take responsibility for personal development

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full time Distance Learning £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Full-time £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time Distance Learning £3200 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3200 per year 2020-21 Home Full time Distance Learning £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Full-time £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time Distance Learning £3275 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3275 per year 2021-22 International Full time Distance Learning £6400 per year 2020-21 International Full time Distance Learning £6550 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £13950 per year 2021-22 International Part-time Distance Learning £3200 per year 2020-21

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

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A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a related subject is required for direct entry or a Postgraduate certificate in a related subject or equivalent with a minimum of a pass (50%) in all modules.

Students are selected using application form and references in the first instance and may be invited for interview. Students applying for individual modules will be required to demonstrate the ability to absorb technical concepts and detail, possibly by way of their previous industrial or commercial experience. Minimum English competency is the standard MSc entry: Grade 4 or above in GCSE English or equivalent.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

• English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification
• Please use the following link to see the range of English Language Pre-Sessional courses and related Pre-Masters courses offered by the University of Wolverhampton International Academy