Quantity Surveying, BSc Hons at University of Greenwich

This quantity surveying degree teaches you about project management, contract management and law, economics, commercial awareness and ethics in the construction and property industries.

Via the course modules, you'll gain practical skills relating to construction technology and sustainability, health and safety and measurement. You have the option of a placement year so you can gain industry experience. There is also a final-year project, which is designed to build your skills in research data collection, problem-solving and analysis.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. This indicates that the degree will give you the skills you need for jobs in quantity surveying.

What you should know about this course

•  Develop vital knowledge and understanding of technical competences of a quantity surveyor including tendering, cost and estimates, project and risk management, contract administration and law, and construction economics
•  Gain an understanding on managing of the construction procurement process, commercial and financial matters
•  Focus upon construction systems and performance requirements of the building fabric from a commercial perspective
•  Using industry-standard software you will learn about the technical, ethical, economic and political aspects of the built environment
•  Learn the necessary skills to be able to enter a quantity surveying career and further their career through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

If you register on 'sandwich mode', you can do a one-year full-time paid placement between your second and final years. Whilst on a sandwich placement you retain your student status and have full support from the university and your tutors as usual. Students are responsible for finding their own placements, though we will support you through the application process.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements must last for a minimum of 36 weeks full-time, though they can be as long as 13 months.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements usually are paid full-time positions. The salary should reflect the going rate for an entry level role in the relevant industry.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career opportunities exist in many areas of the construction and property industries. These include roles in private practice, with contractors, developers and housing associations, or within central and local government.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to gain relevant work experience if possible, including internships, which can be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships, though we will support you through the application process.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Each School also has its own Employability Officer who provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in the industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.