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Quantity Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2023 - 20242024 - 2025
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Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Learn on a course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institute of Building.
  • Develop the knowledge to plan, develop and manage construction projects.
  • Participate in fields trips in the UK and Europe.
Learn the key skills for a range of quantity surveying roles. You cover practical topics including financial management, contract administration and practice, conflict avoidance, cost planning, procurement and tendering. You will apply these concepts in real-life scenarios and collaborative assessment techniques. This course satisfies the academic stage of the journey towards attaining Chartered Surveyor status. We also offer a degree apprenticeship version of this course, where you study alongside 30+ hours of employment a week. How You Learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. The course features a variety of activities that see classroom learning being applied in order to develop solutions to real world challenges. It's broad in its coverage of the construction sector to ensure you gain a firm grounding across all the key areas with a focus on employability. You learn through:
  • lectures, seminars and tutorials
  • practical laboratory classes
  • IT workshops
  • fieldwork
  • site visits
  • self-directed project work
Applied Learning Work Placements In the third year you have the opportunity to apply your learning on a paid work placement at a building organisation or professional practice. We have long-standing relationships with leading companies including BAM Construct UK, Bramall Construction Ltd, Balfour Beatty Construction, Frank Haslam Milan Building Consultants, E C Harris Built Asset Consultancy, Transport for London and Faithful+Gould. The placement year usually contributes 200 days towards a graduate's professional experience requirement for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competence. Field Trips You are invited to go on field trips in your first and second year. During your first year you go on a residential field trip, usually staying in a city centre hotel. In year two you have the option of visiting a European city to carry out activities linked to your studies. Networking Opportunities Our teaching team includes experienced academics and quantity surveying lecturers who have worked within local government, private practice and in construction companies. To ensure you get the latest industry perspectives, we have visiting lecturers from consultancy companies and large contractors to speak on key aspects of current professional practice.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 - Compulsory modules Development Project Introduction To Measurement Introduction To Quantity Surveying Practice Law And Economics For The Built Environment Material Science Understanding Building Technology Year 2 - Compulsory modules Collaborative Project Contractual Procedures Cost Management Evaluating Construction Technology Health And Safety At Work Measurement Of Building Works Year 3 - Compulsory modules Placement Final Year - Compulsory Modules Advanced Measurement Dissertation Quantity Surveying Practice And Contract Management Quantity Surveying Professional Studies Strategic Facilities Management

Assessment method

Coursework Examinations Practical assessments

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
  • Chartered Institute of Building
  • Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
  • Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
K240
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 years and older at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-real-estate-and-surveying/bsc-honours-quantity-surveying/full-time

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With at least 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

Student Outcomes

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100%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,500-£2000. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Quantity Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS