Quantity Surveying

About the course

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying focuses on the commercial and financial management of construction projects from early planning through to completion. You’ll explore how costs are controlled, value is maximised and projects are delivered efficiently within regulatory and contractual frameworks.

This course is designed for students who want to pursue a career in quantity surveying or commercial management within the built environment, combining technical understanding with business and professional practice.

Why this course

• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Top 8 universities in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in quantity surveying, while gaining professional skills valued across construction, property and infrastructure sectors, including cost planning, procurement and tendering, contract administration, commercial analysis and professional communication.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Construction Technology and Measurement

• Quantity Surveying Practice

• Contract Law and Procurement

• Commercial and Cost Management

• Professional Practice and Ethics

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and applied project based learning

• Assessment through coursework, reports, cost plans, presentations, case studies and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers focused on managing costs, contracts and commercial performance within construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll develop skills that are applicable across a wide range of roles in the built environment.

Example career areas include:

• Quantity surveying and commercial management

• Cost consultancy and project controls

• Construction and project management

• Property and development consultancy

• Procurement and contract administration

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional accreditation pathways.

Facilities

You’ll study in learning environments designed to support applied commercial and technical learning.

• Teaching spaces equipped for collaborative seminars and group work

• Computer labs with quantity surveying, measurement and cost management software

• Access to digital construction resources and professional databases

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply quantity surveying knowledge with confidence.