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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
A part-time online honours degree covering construction technology, measurement, cost planning and contract law. Typically studied alongside work in the industry. Total programme fee is £28,566 (2026/27), the same for UK and international students.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
A part-time online honours degree covering construction technology, measurement, cost planning and contract law. Typically studied alongside work in the industry. Total programme fee is £28,566 (2026/27), the same for UK and international students.
This 54-month undergraduate route concentrates on construction planning, cost and project delivery, contracts, procurement and built-environment regulation, sustainable, safe and commercially responsible practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Construction planning, cost and project delivery
- Contracts, procurement and built-environment regulation
- Sustainable, safe and commercially responsible practice
- Legal principles, institutions and case analysis
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Cost and schedule control
- Contract interpretation
- Project coordination
- Built-environment decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to combine commercial, technical and organisational skills in the delivery of built-environment projects. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Construction project manager
- Quantity surveyor
- Commercial manager
- Site or project coordinator
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
26 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Introduction to the Built Environment 1Published course content
- 02Introduction to SustainabilityPublished course content
- 03Professional and Business PracticePublished course content
- 04Construction Technology 1Published course content
- 05Introduction to Regulatory and Built Environment LawPublished course content
- 06Introduction to the Built Environment 2Published course content
- 07Construction Technology 2Published course content
- 08Design Economics and Cost PlanningPublished course content
- 09Contract Administration and PracticePublished course content
- 10Measurement and Quantification of Construction WorkPublished course content
- 11Procurement and TenderingPublished course content
- 12Programming and PlanningPublished course content
- 13Research ProposalPublished course content
- 14Post Contract Cost Control (PQS)Published course content
- 15Commercial Management in ConstructionPublished course content
- 16Advanced MeasurementPublished course content
- 17Contemporary Quantity Surveying PracticePublished course content
- 18Contemporary Issues Case StudyPublished course content
- 19Academic profile >Published course content
- 20James' profile >Published course content
- 21The future of studyPublished course content
- 22Flexible studyPublished course content
- 23InteractivePublished course content
- 24Expert-ledPublished course content
- 25Stay connectedPublished course content
- 26Time commitment and study breakdownPublished course content
Entry requirements
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- Academic
- 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent, a relevant Advanced Apprenticeship, or AssocRICS plus relevant employment
- Sri Lankan qualifications
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- English (IELTS)
- 5.5 overall, at least 5.5 in reading and writing
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ube.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of the Built Environment (formerly University College of Estate Management, UCEM) before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.