Course summary
The course is intended for graduates working, or intending to work, in the construction industry offering advice on project feasibility, methods for financing and procuring construction work and financial management of the design and construction process within consultant firms, client organisations or contracting companies. Applicants should have an interest in construction cost management and the motivation to pursue an intensive route to professional qualifications. Course content covers the skills required of the practicing quantity surveyor. Three supplementary modules at the beginning of the course bring you up to speed in relation to construction technology, law and contract documentation and administration before you embark on the masters level modules. These supplementary modules are a distinguishing feature of the course and are highly valued by students and their employers. We’re the number one London modern university for overall score in Building (Complete University Guide 2021). We offer different course options, depending on your circumstances: If you hold an undergraduate Surveying degree, you should apply for the ‘Surveying graduates’ route as you will study fewer modules; your previous study will be taken into account. If you do not hold an undergraduate Surveying degree, you should apply for our ‘Conversion’ course For either of the above routes, you can opt to study either a full Masters qualification or a PGDip (without dissertation) qualification. Please note: Postgraduate loan funding via Student Finance England, is only available for students taking full Masters courses without any module exemptions. PGDip courses are ineligible for this scheme. Features of the course RICS accredited (PGDip) award in 2 semesters for full-time students or 4 semesters for part time students Option to achieve a PGDip award, take a break of up to 2 years, and return to do a 'top-up' Masters Emphasis on the business skills required in quantity surveying practice Contributions to programme from practitioners An expanding Alumni Association that provides you with excellent networking opportunities.
Modules
The postgraduate modules cover project appraisal, methods for financing and procuring construction work and financial management of the design and construction process. There is also a module that develops understanding of the construction industry from an economic perspective and a module on construction contract law. You also select one option from a wide selection of modules that are offered to all our postgraduate students. In order to complete the MSc stage, students are required to take a research methods module and undertake a major dissertation on a topic approved by their supervisor. Core modules Project evaluation Construction contract administration Construction law Procurement and management of construction Economics and finance for construction Dissertation (MSc only) Additional modules (conversion course only) Construction Measurement, documentation and estimating Institutional and legal context for construction Optional modules Please be aware that option selection is subject to availability. Behavioural finance Building control Building information modelling and collaborative working Health and safety management in construction History of architecture and construction International real estate and construction Legal resolution of property and construction disputes
How to apply
International applicants
You must have an English language qualification before starting a programme of study at London South Bank University. Acceptable qualifications include IELTS Level 6.5 or TOEFL 580.
Entry requirements
**Conversion** A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree, the subject area does not matter as number of students undertake the course as part of a career change **For Surveying graduates/professionals** A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree in a Surveying subject, or Corporate membership of a professional body concerned with property or construction, for example, CIOB, RIBA, RTPI, CIOH or other relevant body of equal standing. **APEL/APL** An applicant who is offered a place on the course may seek credit for recent prior academic qualification or professional experience. The applicant should expect to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Course Director and Module Coordinator substantial relevant knowledge and skills at least equivalent to Level 6 or Level 7 as appropriate to those modules for which credit is being sought. Applications should be made before the commencement of the semester in which the particular modules are being offered. Please note however, that if you are granted any APEL/APL which allows you module exemption you will be ineligible for a Student Finance England Postgraduate Loan. If you have already started to receive loan instalments and you are then granted module exemption, the University has a duty to inform SFE that you are no longer eligible for the loan and no further loan payments will be made. **Part-time additional requirements** The P/T mode requires the student to be in employment related to Quantity Surveying (a reference from the employer will be required) **Admissions based on experience** Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be considered for entry on the basis of the length and quality of their employment experience in areas cognate to surveying and construction. Evidence of this will be required in support of any application made. Overseas applicants Applicants are expected to have competency in spoken and written English. Oral presentations are an integral part of the course. Written English should be at the British Council/Cambridge IELTS Level 6.5 or above.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
London South Bank University
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