Developed in collaboration with industry and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), our apprenticeship seeks to:

• Ensure accessibility for a range of talent into an exciting profession at a time of great change.

• Bridge skills gaps by combining vocational skills and cutting-edge knowledge developed in the workplace with academic rigour, and research rich learning and teaching provided by Northumbria University.

• Embed the broader commercial acumen and digital literacy required to succeed and drive the continual improvement of the profession. 

Apprentices study a diverse curriculum which embeds digital literacy and business and management leading to RICS accreditation and full chartered status within six months of completing their apprenticeship.

You will learn from a diverse team of professionals, both at University and in the workplace. Your teaching team comprises surveyors, project managers, solicitors, and other construction professionals. Their experience in the industry gives them a substantial amount of practical, as well as theoretical knowledge, to draw on in their teaching.

By combining work and study, you can apply what you have learnt in the classroom to real-life situations in the workplace and gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of the quantity surveyor.

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As a degree apprentice, you will divide your time between work and study. You will attend Northumbria University on a part-time day release basis.  Study modules include; Digital Built Environment, Construction Law, Construction Technology, Construction Economics, Project Management and Contract Administration and Procedure.

Teaching methods are varied because they are designed to get the best out of each module. As well as traditional lectures and seminars, you might take part in laboratory work, meet professional speakers, and undertake guided study sessions or self-directed independent learning.

Our assessment methods take the form of exams, research projects, reports, presentations, individual tasks, group work and project work.  During the final year, you will draw on the skills, knowledge and expertise you have developed over the last five years to complete a dissertation.

Even though you will only be studying at Northumbria part-time, you will still have access to the latest technologies housed in our specialist laboratories and studios. From specialist workshops and a materials laboratory, to the virtual reality suite you will have access to a wide range of industry related facilities. Dedicated project space and study areas for group and individual work will also be available.

Our virtual learning environment has been designed to help you stay in touch wherever you are.  Northumbria’s technology enhanced learning (TEL) facilities provides remote access to module information, electronic reading lists and online learning resources such as podcasts, e-books and e-journals.

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We take a research-led approach to all aspects of teaching. As practicing researchers, our lecturers pass on the latest techniques from their ongoing work to ensure your learning is current and relevant at both an academic and a practical level.

We are a top 30 research department, with 50% of our outputs ranked world-leading or internationally excellent according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework (REF2014, UoA16) and the department is ranked 21st in the UK for the reach and significance of our research impact. This means we are well placed to support you to develop your own research skills.

You will develop a range of research methods and approaches that can be related to the demands of your workplace. You will learn theoretical and practical research skills as well as problem solving skills around project management, self-directed learning and communication skills.

Becoming a degree apprentice can give your career a significant boost.  You will graduate with a full degree whilst also having accumulated five years of experience in the workplace.  The Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship has been co-designed by surveying professionals and the University to ensure that you gain the specific skills and relevant experience that employers are looking for, including time management, communication, research, evaluation, and team-working.

The course has been developed to meet the professional requirements of both RICS and the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), and on completion you will be eligible for graduate membership, the first step to becoming a fully qualified chartered surveyor.

Northumbria has a long and successful history of providing highly employable Quantity Surveying graduates worldwide.

Graduating with a respected qualification and the knowledge as well as practical experience acquired from working in industry will enable you to further your career in quantity surveying.

The Degree Apprenticeships have been specifically designed to fill skills gaps in the property industry, showing that there is great demand for people with your knowledge base. Completing an apprenticeship will enable you to make the most of any career progression opportunities and increase your earning potential. You will also be able to make valuable connections with people in your industry which will help with your future career goals.