Quantity Surveying - PgCert / PgDip / MSc

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    12 Months

On our MSc Quantity Surveying degree, you will learn how to add value to projects through demonstrating excellent knowledge and skills in managing cost and information, advancing practices and procedures, and managing risk effectively.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

The Quantity Surveying course will develop your skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, business development, team collaboration, cost management and awareness of sustainability in the built environment. You will learn how to ensure construction projects are delivered to the satisfaction of the client and other construction professionals and influence a better future in the built environment.

You will develop knowledge and skills to meet the challenges presented by change and innovation in the sector.

The course provides opportunities for graduates from diverse backgrounds including students from the UK and international students, students with limited exposure to the built environment, as well as students looking for mid-career development in a quantity surveying specialist area.

The course is designed to challenge you to question your current thinking and practices in the face of a rapidly changing global construction industry, and develop your ability to be innovative and creative in solving unique problems.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

A good UK honours degree at 2:2 or above/equivalent in surveying, construction, civil engineering, real estate or any other construction subject.

We will also consider other qualifications and suitable work based experience on an individual basis. You may be asked to attend a selection interview.

The course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Successful completion of the course will lead to Professional Membership after the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

Accredited course - Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is seeking accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Preparation for industry - Successful completion of the course enables you to pursue professional membership of RICS.
High graduate employability rate - 96% of our graduates find work or further study within six months (DLHE 2016/17). Our graduates have an average starting salary of £26,000 (DLHE 16/17).
Strong industry Links - Our links help you make vital contacts and gain practical experience to back up theory.
Multi-professional learning - Develop understanding of all aspects of this exciting industry in workshops with students from other built environment post-graduate courses.
Specialised modules - We deliver the latest knowledge and skills in cost management and quantification including advanced whole life costing approaches, probabilistic risk modelling and BIM cost management.
A well-established provider - The faculty has a reputation as the West Midlands' chief hub of knowledge, technology and skills-transfer into industry.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Construction Law
  • Surveying
  • Teaching
  • Construction
  • Built Environment
  • Team Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Construction Training
  • Contract
  • Sustainable Construction

Course programme

Master's
  • Construction Law and Contract
  • Cost Management
  • Project Management Methods
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Advanced Quantification
  • Integrated Project Delivery
  • Individual Master’s Project (Dissertation)
The teaching for this course puts you at the centre of learning and teaching, with a particular focus on the reflective learner and the development of professional skills and applied research. The course team use lectures, seminars, workshops, action learning sets, group work, problem based activities, guest speakers, on-line learning via Moodle, a study trip and discussion forums to deliver learning.

Critical thinking is vital in Master’s study, and you are required to develop your own ideas and come up with solutions to problems based on solid evidence and logical analysis. You’ll also be expected to complete reading and assignments outside of class hours.

Additional information

UK Students

Award: PgCert / PgDip / MSc Starting: Sep 2021

Mode
 
Full Time

Duration
12 months

Fees
£7,700 per year

Mode
Part Time

Duration
24 months

Fees
£3,900 per year

Award: PgCert / PgDip / MSc Starting: Jan 2022

Mode
Full Time

Duration
15 months

Fees
£7,700 per year

Mode
Full Time

Duration
23 months with Professional Placement

Fees
£8,500 per year

Mode
Part Time

Duration
28 months

Fees
£3,900 per year

International Students

Award: PgCert / PgDip / MSc Starting: Sep 2021

Mode
Full Time

Duration
12 months

Fees
£13,200 per year

Award: PgCert / PgDip / MSc Starting: Jan 2022

Mode
 
Full Time

Duration
15 months

Fees
£13,200 per year

Mode
Full Time

Duration
23 months with Professional Placement

Fees
£14,600 per year

Quantity Surveying - PgCert / PgDip / MSc

Price on request