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Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with placement year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors (CMQS) are the financial experts of the construction world. They make sure construction projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Our CMQS programme teaches you how to handle the challenges of construction projects. You'll learn to manage the various C’s including costs, contracts and carbon emissions.

Work closely with our industry partners in construction and develop effective and innovative project management skills.

  • Financial expertise: If you enjoy numbers and financial analysis, this field offers a great opportunity to apply your theory and practical skills in a real-life setting.

  • Technical knowledge: Develop and grow analytical and critical thinking skills using advancing computing software and data to help you make effective decisions.

  • Problem-solving, teamwork and communication: Become a skilled problem-solver and a great communicator so you can confidently navigate challenges and complexities.

  • Career advancement: The construction industry is growing (and even remains stable during economic downturns) therefore opportunities are available wherever you are.

  • Variety: The field offers a diverse range of projects to work on, from small-scale renovations to large-scale infrastructure developments.

  • Industry practice: Hear from our experts and keep up to date with what is happening in the construction industry so you can stay ahead of the curve.

By choosing a career in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying, you will contribute to the success of construction projects and be proud of your achievements from the inception of an idea to a finished building. With a career in CMQS, you will make a valuable impact on the built environment.

Modules

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.

Assessment method

You will be assessed through a combination of examinations, in-class tests, coursework, projects and presentations.

Professional bodies

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

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
  • Civil Engineering Surveyors, Institution of

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
HK22
Institution code:
L79
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Loughborough University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
HK22
Institution code:
L79
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

The course is run in conjunction with a consortium of major construction contractors, who help in the admissions process and also offer sponsorship and placement opportunities. Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a recruitment day and will be interviewed by both members of academic staff and members of the sponsoring consortium.

In reaching decisions about sponsorship, companies will consider work permit restrictions and expect students to be eligible to work in the UK after graduation.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB - ABC

BBB or ABC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDM

Acceptable BTEC subjects include: Business, Construction & Built Environment or Engineering

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 Credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: at least 18 Distinctions and 21 Merits and 15 credits at Level 2.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A Level at Grade B

Acceptable BTEC subjects include: Business, Construction & Built Environment or Engineering

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels at Grades BB

Acceptable BTEC subjects include: Business, Construction & Built Environment or Engineering

Scottish Advanced Higher
BB

BB, plus Highers majority B grades

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

32 (5,5,5 HL)

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including 4/C in Maths and English Language

T Level
M

Merit Overall with C in Core Component

T Levels in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; and Management and Administration are considered.
Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/
This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.

Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/

Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Applicants are usually selected solely based on their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place, they will be invited to visit the department giving them the opportunity to meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.

English language requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language.http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider contextual information as part of the assessment of an application to provide us with further insight into your achievements. This may lead to reduced offers, up to two grades lower than the typical offer requirements, as well as additional consideration when your results are received. For further information about Contextual Admissions at Loughborough including our Access Loughborough Contextual Offer please visit our website.

Learn more on the Loughborough University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

The fees stated above are for the 2025/26 academic year; fees for 2026/27 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year.

Sponsorship information

We work closely with a consortium of the leading UK companies who offer our students sponsorship and placement opportunities.

The Loughborough Construction Consortium provides a core of sponsoring organisations that offer excellent placement and sponsorship opportunities, supplemented by extensive collaborating organisations across the wider industry.

Sponsorship will provide you with a bursary during your study, summer placement work for those who want it, and a paid twelve-month placement with your sponsor company. In many cases, students are offered employment with their sponsor company after graduating, and many are now in senior positions within these companies.

Clearing contact details

Loughborough University Admissions Contact Centre

Enquiry form

admissions@lboro.ac.uk

01509 274 403

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing will open on 2nd July 2026 at 8.00am.

We anticipate having vacancies in a range of subjects for well-qualified students. Whether you have done better than expected in your examinations results or are exploring opportunities in Clearing, we would love to hear from you. You don’t need to have applied to Loughborough already. Please call the University's Contact Centre on 01509 274 403 to discuss your qualifications.

Course contact details

Undergraduate Admissions Office

admissions@lboro.ac.uk

01509 274 403

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