Course summary
Built for success Quantity surveyors are the financial and mathematical experts of the construction industry. Bridging the gap between design and construction, these professionals play an integral role in fulfilling the client’s vision and ensuring construction projects come in on time and within budget. Their experience is highly regarded throughout the sector, giving them scope to work on a variety of exciting projects and take their careers across the world. Our fully online MSc Quantity Surveying programme is an industry-recognised qualification with accreditation from several key professional bodies in the built environment. From building economics and project management to contract administration and procurement, this degree will give you the combination of fundamental knowledge and practical skills you need to thrive in your career as a Chartered surveyor. Programme details This flexible, internationally recognised online programme will equip you with the combination of industry knowledge and practical skills you need to launch or develop your career in the sector. In your studies, you’ll build on your knowledge of the theory behind quantity surveying, touching on aspects such as quantification and the legal system. As you progress, this knowledge will be complemented with an understanding of practical skills in areas like dispute resolution, contract management and the latest sustainable construction technologies. This conversion MSc Quantity Surveying programme enables graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate to obtain a degree accredited by RICS, CIOB, CABE, HKICM and ICES.
Assessment method
The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
- Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
- Civil Engineering Surveyors, Institution of
Entry requirements
Students are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their programme. Academic requirements A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent OR A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant field OR A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience OR A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience OR Successfully completed the University of the Built Environment Postgraduate Access programme at the first attempt (autumn 2025 intake only) Students are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their programme. Academic requirements A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent OR A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant field OR A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience OR A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience OR Successfully completed the University of the Built Environment Postgraduate Access programme at the first attempt (autumn 2025 intake only) English requirements All University of the Built Environment programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme. You should have: GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature or an equivalent qualification OR Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test Grade 4 (or C) or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) Grade 3, or HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination – Advanced Level & Advanced Supplementary Level) Grade E, or HKCEE (Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination) Grade 3-5* or Grade A-D (Syllabus B only). Degrees and MScs taught and awarded in English can also be used as supporting evidence.
English language requirements
For undergraduate study you should possess one of the following: - Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature at GCSE or an equivalent qualification. - Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council. - 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test. - Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level - A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong Applicants with a Bachelor's degree that has been taught and examined in English can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of the Built Environment
Horizons
60 Queen's Road
Reading
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