Course summary
Our MSc in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (QSCM) is designed to meet the challenging demands of the modern learner and the rapidly evolving needs of the construction industry. This is a coursework only course which brings together both distance and on-campus learners. You will work on real life problems as experienced by the construction industry. And in doing so, develop a broad range of quantity surveying and management skills and knowledge including:
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- project finance
- technology
- procurement by working.
- Mace
- Willmott Dixon
- BAM Construction
- Beards
- Kingerlee
- Bidwells.
Assessment method
Modes of study There are two modes of delivery for this course: full-time on campus part-time on campus part-time distance learning. There are two entry points - September and January. Please note, PGCert and PGDip qualifications are offered as exit awards only and are not accredited by RICS or CIOB. Applicants interested in these should apply for the MSc in the first instance. For full-time students lectures are held on two set days every week. For part-time on campus students, lectures are held on one set day every week. For distance learners, the virtual learning environment (VLE) is the primary mode of delivery. Students are supported by email, Zoom, Google Meet, on-line lectures and telephone, and are welcome to attend all lectures on campus. Distance learners are advised to spend two evenings per week and one whole day per weekend on their studies. There are also intensive on-campus study periods and a field trip, when students from all modes of study come together (attendance is optional).
Entry requirements
The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline. We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees - who can evidence relevant experience, or a sustained managerial role in another profession. Industry professionals with relevant practice qualifications (e.g MRICS, MCIOB) - demonstrating ability to study at master's level, are also encouraged to apply. For Distance-Learning study, it is recommended that applicants have at least six months work experience in the built environment sector.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £4900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4900 | Year 1 |
| International | £8250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP