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Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)


Image: Quantity Surveying COURSE INFORMATION (2010 ENTRY)

3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich

School of the Built and Natural Environment
Ellison Building, Newcastle City Campus

A degree in Quantity Surveying provides a very broad range of skills which are transferable across many diverse industries.

Clearly, the predominant focus is on the construction industry where a Quantity Surveyor develops distinctive expertise in measurement, cost management, construction economics and legal matters. However, many of these skills are valuable to other sectors and many Quantity Surveyors branch out into other industries during their careers.

There are excellent opportunities in private practise, with contractors, the public sector, property developers as well as accountants, insurance and management consultancy. In these organisations work can vary enormously in type and value and this demonstrates the valuable core skills and abilities this vocational degree will provide and develop.

In Year 1, studies concentrate on the principles of knowledge on which quantity surveying is based. During this year, students undertake a UK-based residential field study visit.

Year 2 concentrates on the role of the Quantity Surveyor in practice. More detailed consideration to the knowledge base required is provided through the development of legal, technical, economic and managerial knowledge.

Year 2 prepares students for work in the optional placement year. Students are strongly encouraged to select the placement year. Recent students have worked for a variety of UK and international organisations.

In Final Year the broader role of the Quantity Surveyor is investigated while further developing academic skills including critical analysis, research and problem-solving.

Students also undertake a European-based residential study visit.

N.B. This information applies to 2010 entry - if you are interested in 2011 entry, please contact us

COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT

A mix of assessments is adopted including examinations, essays, projects, visual and oral presentations, employer assessment panels, computer-based assessment and student peer- and self-assessment. Group work is used to encourage teamwork, leadership and dispute resolution.

ACCREDITATION

The School has a partnership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in which this degree is included. Graduates of this programme will have met the RICS academic requirements for membership. Students are able to register for the RICS assessment of Professional Competence during the final two years of study.

CAREERS

The majority of graduates seek employment as quantity surveyors with a private practice firm, local or central authority, other public body or with an in-house specialist department of a large nonconstruction company. Equally, many graduates find employment with the widest range of contracting organisations.

OTHER INFO

SPONSORSHIP
The School encourages companies to offer sponsorship for the whole or part of the programme. The process of obtaining a sponsorship commences after enrolment on the programme. However, students are encouraged to establish contact with an appropriate organisation in advance of enrolment at their own initiative.

COURSE MODULES


Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4


 

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