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Quantity Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Develop the knowledge and skills to measure, cost, plan, procure, develop and manage construction projects.
  • Strengthen your knowledge of theory, contracts and practice by studying case studies and simulations.
  • Build on your existing education or career to become a successful, qualified chartered surveyor.
On this course you’ll develop the skills you need to be a quantity surveyor for private or public clients or construction organisations. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) – we aim to help you graduate with the academic, professional and ethical standards required by these professional bodies. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You’ll study a variety of topics on the course, including economics and law – and the ways they relate to the construction industry. You’ll also focus on financial and project management, dispute resolution, and technology and sustainability, helping you to become a well-rounded quantity surveyor. You learn through
  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • seminars
  • presentations
  • a dissertation
  • site visits
  • client-focused activities
**Applied learning Field trips** The course includes an international field trip, placing you in a challenging environment where you complete a development project. Working with students from related subjects, you’ll increase your understanding of the different roles in the profession that interact on a daily basis – as well as how a quantity surveyor fits in with these roles. The project also develops the skills and knowledge you’ll need to become an effective professional practitioner. Previous field trips have taken place in Shanghai and Toronto, with assistance from international surveying firms. You may also have the opportunity to study and work abroad, and gain hands-on experience of the education environment – with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. Networking Employability is embedded throughout the course – modules have been designed to reflect the demands of both the professional body and relevant industry employers. This is supported by the university’s employment and careers service, departmental employment advisers and events such as the department careers day.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Compulsory modules Applied International Project 15 Applied Research Methods And Dissertation 45 Construction Law & Professional Context 15 Economics And The Built Environment 15 Financial Management And Cost Planning 30 Measurement Of Construction Works 15 Project Procurement And Contract Administration 30 Sustainable Building Technology 15

Assessment method

Coursework Exams

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in a recognised professional qualification at corporate membership level. We also consider applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and relevant work experience. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6.0 in all other skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-real-estate-and-surveying/msc-quantity-surveying-work-experience/full-time/

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
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Quantity Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS