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Quantity Surveying (Foundation Enty) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

University of Central Lancashire

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Chartered Institute of Building, The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Quantity Surveying (Foundation Enty)

Course summary

Course Overview Are you a problem-solver with an analytical mind? Learn the quantity surveying role and explore its strong commercial and contractual bias. It’s the financial service of the construction industry. Why study with us

  • Our course can be delivered flexibly, including part-time delivery just one day per week, allowing you to study whilst in employment.
  • Study and share knowledge with students on the construction project management, facilities management and building surveying degrees.
  • Quantity surveyors design and produce tenders and contracts. You’ll learn how to manage this part of the process with an in-depth working knowledge of construction law.
What you'll do
  • You’ll be taught by experienced practitioners with extensive industry experience.
  • The £35m Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Learn how to use subject-specific software associated with quantity surveying and prepare you for a smooth transition into the workplace.
Accreditations
  • This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
  • This course has been accredited by the RICS, the globally recognised professional body which promotes the highest international standards in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
  • This BSc course has been accredited as meeting the knowledge requirements of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). The CICES is an international qualifying body dedicated to the regulation, education and training of surveyors working within civil engineering.
Future Careers Your quantity surveying skillset will enable you to carry out many different roles from office to site-based quantity surveying, pre contract estimating and project management to contract specialist roles.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professional bodies

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

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
  • Chartered Institute of Building

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
S335
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6500 Year 1
Scotland £6500 Year 1
Wales £6500 Year 1
Channel Islands £6500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £6,500, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Quantity Surveying (Foundation Enty) at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS