22Nov
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Through our accredited course 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. Why study Quantity Surveying at ARU?
- Our Chelmsford course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Both our Chelmsford and Peterborough courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), ensuring you gain a full range of critical professional and technical skills for a career in this field.
- You'll gain incredible insight: this course is designed to explore the scientific, social, legal, technical, ethical, economic and political aspects of the built environment.
- You'll utilise our state-of-the-art facilities including industry standard equipment, AutoCAD Studios and environmental science and surveying labs.
- 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.
- 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.
Modules
Year 1: Chelmsford Interactive Learning Skills and Communication ICT Skills Critical Thinking Maths for Scientists Maths for Engineers Physics for Engineers Engineering Design Fundamentals of Computing Year 1: Peterborough Extended Project Into ARU Literacies in Higher Education Contemporary Issues Year 2 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) Year 3 Management Practice (15 credits) Construction Procurement (15 credits) Quantification and Costing (15 credits) Construction Contract Law (15 credits) Advanced Technology and Environmental Impact (30 credits) Quantification and Measurement (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 4 Project Management (15 credits) Quantity Surveying Practice 2 (15 credits) Quantity Surveying Practice 3 (15 credits) Commercial Management (15 credits) Major Project (Surveying) (30 credits) Design Economics (15 credits) Risk, Value and Environmental Impact (15 credits)
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- K243
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Chelmsford Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/quantity-surveying#entry_requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
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Cambridge
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