Introduction
Take your first steps as a quantity surveyor by studying for our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited course in the heart of Chelmsford.
Quantity surveyors are in demand. With strong industry links and the opportunity to take a placement year as part of your course, our accredited degree is the perfect stepping stone your future career.
As a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student at ARU, you’ll learn how to financially manage construction projects from initial concept, through to design, build and maintenance.
You’ll benefit from industry-standard software and facilities, expert tutors and a range of guest lecturers who’ll share their professional insights with you. Graduate with relevant, up-to-date skills in measuring and costing all sorts of construction projects.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities and accreditation
Specialist facilities
As a student at ARU you’ll use:
- industry-standard equipment to learn how to conduct site surveys and property inspections
- design and AutoCAD studios
- a materials and testing laboratory
- environmental science and design laboratory
- surveying laboratory.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, who's there to support you throughout your time at university
- make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Our course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so you can be sure you’re equipped with the most up-to-date skills and knowledge. When you graduate, you can begin the process that leads to professional membership of RICS.
Careers
Quantity surveyors are in strong demand across a range of companies in the UK and abroad, and our graduates are well-equipped to aim for top managerial posts. You could also go into construction project management, commercial and operations management.
Our Quantity Surveying course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), so when you graduate, you can begin the process that leads to professional membership of RICS.
Or you might decide to stay at ARU, and study a postgraduate degree such as our MSc Construction Management or MSc Project Management. It’s a great opportunity to build upon your knowledge or develop a specialism. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Adam
"The knowledge and support from the staff is absolutely second to none; I have felt thoroughly supported from the first day."
Adam
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student
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Life in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has something for everyone, and our green, modern campus is just ten minutes from the city centre.
Get to know ChelmsfordPlacement year available
You have the option to take a placement year as part of this course. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in.
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