Quantity Surveying
Become an expert at providing cost consultation for construction projects and tracking legal and procurement measures, with our Quantity Surveying degree.
Quantity surveyors play a vital role in every construction project from the very start to ensure that costs are effectively planned and controlled. You’ll learn how to precisely cost and manage projects from initial concept, through to design, build and maintenance, while ensuring each project meets all legal and quality requirements.
You’ll gain a vital understanding of issues such as value for money, health and safety and the environment – as well as exploring the wider context of the built environment.
Our course in Chelmsford is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). When you graduate, you can begin the process that leads to professional membership of RICS.
Our course in Chelmsford and Peterborough is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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Hear more about the course from our Quantity Surveying staff and students.
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Join a course that's accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), ensuring you gain the professional and technical skills you need for a surveying career
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Explore the scientific, social, legal, technical, ethical, economic and political aspects of the built environment
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Use our state-of-the-art facilities, including industry-standard equipment, AutoCAD studios, and environmental science and surveying labs
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Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs, designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving
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Benefit from strong industry links with professional institutions, local firms and guest lecturers to keep you up to date with the latest issues in quantity surveying
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Course options
Key facts
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- BIM and Dimensional Control (30 credits)
- Technology and Structures (30 credits)
- Health and Safety Project Control and Resourcing (30 credits)
- Law and Economics (30 credits)
- Into ARU
- Management Practice (15 credits)
- Construction Procurement
- Quantification and Costing
- Construction Contract Law
- Advanced Technology and Environmental Impact (30 credits)
- Quantification and Measurement
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Project Management
- Quantity Surveying Practice 3
- Commercial Management
- Major Project (Surveying) (30 credits)
- Quantity Surveying Practice 2
- Design Economics
- Risk, Value and Environmental Impact (15 credits)
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Foundation year modules vary by campus, so choose the option that’s best for you.
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- ICT Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Maths for Scientists
- Maths for Engineers
- Physics for Engineers
- Engineering Design
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Contemporary Issues
- Literacies in Higher Education
- Extended Project
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Work Placement School of Engineering and the Built Environment (120 credits)
It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options if you study this course in Peterborough. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.
It's possible to study this course part-time over five years. You'll take the same modules as BSc (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
If you study in Peterborough, you can choose to combine a foundation year with the part-time course. In this case, your degree will take six years to complete.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Karen ProctorSenior Lecturer Practitioner
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Dr Nadeeshani WanigarathnaSenior Lecturer
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Dr Ephraim ZuluSenior Lecturer
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Dr Barbara VohmannSchool Learning Lead Chair of School Research Ethics Panel
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Graham TerrySenior Lecturer Practitioner
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
- materials and testing laboratory
- environmental science and design laboratory
- surveying laboratory
- extensive library and IT resources.
You’ll also benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, who's there to support you throughout your time at university.
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.
Quantity surveyor salaries vary but as a general guide, newly trained surveyors can earn around £25,000–£35,000. With experience you can earn around £35,000–£55,000. Management-level salaries can start at around £50,000.
If you study in Chelmsford, 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 Project 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.
Employability and personal career development
Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.
Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.
Adam
"The knowledge and support from the staff is absolutely second to none; I have felt thoroughly supported from the first day."
AdamBSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student
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