Course summary
Quantity surveyors play a crucial role managing the commercial aspects of building and civil engineering projects — from handling finances, through to procurement and contracts. They set the tone for everything needed to deliver construction projects to a high standard. On this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to specialise in this exciting and dynamic field. You'll learn about procurement options in the UK and internationally, and develop approaches that maximise client value while minimising costs to deliver on construction projects. Through engaging module and project work, you’ll explore things such as construction law, technology and management. You'll also have the opportunity to gain real work experience on the 'Industrial or Professional Experience' optional module – the perfect preparation for graduate roles. Who is this course designed for? This course is aimed at professionals and graduates wishing to pursue a career in quantity surveying. It is also suitable for those wishing to ultimately pursue a career in construction project management, or construction management, through the quantity surveying route. We welcome applications from prospective students who don't necessarily have a background in construction. This course can act as a route into quantity surveying for non-cognate professionals wishing to make a career change, or with a non-construction related qualification. Key Features
- Professional Accreditation | The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), ensuring quality and relevant course content and representing your first step towards becoming Chartered.
- Excellent Career Prospects | Our graduates are highly regarded by employers and enjoy excellent career prospects. Previous students have gone on to work for companies such as Rider Levett Bucknall, Wates Group, Next, the NHS and Faithful + Gould.
- Outstanding REF Result | In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) – the UK’s system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities – 100% of research submitted by the Centre of the Built Environment was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent.
- Top 2 Ranking | 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023).
- Graduate Outcomes | 100% of MSc Quantity Surveying part-time students are in a graduate level role within 15 months of completing their studies (of those available for work or study, latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).
- Student Satisfaction | 100% of MSc Quantity Surveying full-time students are satisfied with the quality of their course (PTES 2023).
Modules
A wide range of teaching and learning methods are used to deliver the course content. In most modules, you’ll take part in intensive sessions of key point lectures, supported by study guides and other literature. Many modules include presentations by external industry specialists, to provide a real life perspective on the module content. Non-contact hours include direct out-of-classroom reading and activities, and independent learning and reading is deemed necessary to achieve the learning outcomes for the course. Core modules
- Law for Construction
- Construction Business and Enterprise
- Advanced Construction Technology
- Introduction to Construction Technology and Management
- Procurement and Cost
- Professional Practice and Procedure for Quantity Surveying
- Postgraduate Research Project
Assessment method
Assessment methods vary from module to module, however assignments and case studies form a significant part of the assessment process. You may also be required to develop reports and present portfolios for assessment. Assignments are investigative in nature, enabling you to develop principles, analyse, critically appraise and evaluate relevant issues, demonstrating your creativity and sustainable thinking.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
How to apply
International applicants
Applying with prior qualifications: 2:2 honours degree in a subject unrelated, or partially related, to property and construction, or Corporate membership of an appropriate professional body which has been approved for this purpose by the University, preferably alongside industry experience at managerial level, or An alternative approved professional qualification, together with appropriate industrial experience at senior managerial level in business, commerce or industry. Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience: Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills in the course of your general experience.
Entry requirements
For more information on entry requirements please visit the course page on the NTU website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For information about our fees and funding, please visit: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/architecture-design-and-the-built-environment/pg/msc-quantity-surveying
Sponsorship information
We have a range of competitive scholarships available. Please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/funding for further information.
Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ