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Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

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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.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
1K38
Institution code:
L79

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course and 3 other building courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

80% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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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.

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