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MSc Quantity Surveying
A fully online, part-time master's covering construction cost management, procurement and commercial management. Suits graduates or working professionals moving into quantity surveying; accredited by built-environment professional bodies. Total programme fee is £11,400 (2026/27), the same for UK and international students.
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A clearer look at MSc Quantity Surveying
A fully online, part-time master's covering construction cost management, procurement and commercial management. Suits graduates or working professionals moving into quantity surveying; accredited by built-environment professional bodies. Total programme fee is £11,400 (2026/27), the same for UK and international students.
This 24-month postgraduate route concentrates on global supply networks and logistics, procurement, inventory and operations planning, supply-chain resilience, sustainability and performance. 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
- Global supply networks and logistics
- Procurement, inventory and operations planning
- Supply-chain resilience, sustainability and performance
- Construction planning, cost and project delivery
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Operations analysis
- Demand and inventory planning
- Supplier evaluation
- Process improvement
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 postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- 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 interested in how goods, information and resources move efficiently through complex organisations and markets. 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:
- Supply-chain analyst
- Logistics coordinator
- Procurement specialist
- Operations planner
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.
27 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.
- 01Project Management in the Built EnvironmentPublished course content
- 02Construction TechnologyPublished course content
- 03Procurement and TenderingPublished course content
- 04Building EconomicsPublished course content
- 05Contract Administration and PracticePublished course content
- 06Quantification and Costing of Construction WorkPublished course content
- 07Post Contract Cost ControlPublished course content
- 08Postgraduate Project (start)Published course content
- 09Amanda's profile >Published course content
- 10The future of studyPublished course content
- 11Flexible studyPublished course content
- 12InteractivePublished course content
- 13Expert-ledPublished course content
- 14Stay connectedPublished course content
- 15Time commitment and study breakdownPublished course content
- 16Entry Qualifications requiredPublished course content
- 17Fees Financial informationPublished course content
- 18Student advice teamPublished course content
- 19Support tutorsPublished course content
- 20Academic supportPublished course content
- 21Module teamPublished course content
- 22Disability and welfare teamPublished course content
- 23Academic requirementsPublished course content
- 24A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant fieldPublished course content
- 25A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experiencePublished course content
- 26English requirementsPublished course content
- 27Further admissions informationPublished course content
Entry requirements
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- Lower second-class (2:2) honours degree, or a degree/Level 5/professional qualification plus relevant work experience
- Sri Lankan qualifications
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- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 6.0 in reading and writing (or GCSE English grade 4/C)
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