Course summary
Skilled quantity surveyors are in demand both in the UK and globally. At the London School of the Built Environment, we have designed a course which aims to produce highly skilled and valued quantity surveyors who are able to effectively add value to projects across the globe. As a student on our course, you will have the opportunity to engage in authentic learning and assessment on real world projects, working with established national and international organisations operating within the construction and real estate sector. You will have opportunities to visit live projects to experience first-hand the challenges, excitement, and opportunities a career in quantity surveying can offer. All this whilst studying in our vibrant campus within a 10-minute tube journey of the City and West End. More about this course The aim of this course is to provide students with skills to enhance their employability and improve career progression. The structure of the course is such that it is suitable for both cognate graduates (whose first degree is related to surveying and construction) and non-cognate graduates (whose first degree is unrelated to surveying and construction). The first semester contains technology and management related modules which are a firm grounding for the second semester where this knowledge and understanding is applied to core quantity surveying skills, including a research project. The emphasis throughout the course is on strong core skills; sustainable and climate resilient construction; ensuring students are aware of emerging trends; and that they have the capacity to develop into curious, enthusiastic and rational thinking professionals. The course provides a fast-track conversion for those with an unrelated first degree but an interest in construction, numeracy and problem solving, to obtain an accredited route into the industry. In addition, it is suitable for construction professionals working in industry who wish to specialise in quantity surveying and enhance their career prospects and employability. This course sits well with our other PG courses, with shared modules and the opportunity for students from different disciplines to work on collaborative projects which are authentic and reflective of the cross disciplinary nature of our industry. Having a blend of quantity surveyors, construction project managers and real estate students in the school will allow us to create scenarios which will enhance the student experience including team working skills and understanding of what the workplace will bring them.
Modules
Example modules include: Applied Research Project; Commercial Quantity Surveying Practice; Building Technology; Measurement of construction work; Procurement and Contract Practice. Options (choose 1 from): Managing risk and uncertainty; Building a successful project team; Big Data and the Built Environment.
Assessment method
Assessments will be inclusive, accessible and promote decolonisation and diversification to aid students’ critical thinking and awareness of how different perspectives on issues relating to diversity in ethnicity, culture and nationality can impact the real estate professional and real estate development. This will be achieved twofold. Firstly, through using case studies from across the globe to bring to the student’s attention the challenges facing real estate professional when working in different countries and cultures. Secondly, project choice will be available to students allowing them to choose where in the world they locate their projects which will encourage contributions from students with diverse backgrounds allowing them opportunities to draw upon, express and see the value in their different and varied personal experiences. Placing an emphasis on real world and authentic assessment means that throughout the course students will be asked to demonstrate critical thinking and awareness of how different perspectives on issues relating to diversity in ethnicity, culture and nationality can impact the real estate profession. Assessment for the course is based primarily on coursework. In some modules tests are used to confirm knowledge and understanding of core concepts. In modules where enquiry-based learning is used, industry inspired scenarios will provide the vehicles for the coursework. Coursework is a mix of reports, essays, presentations, portfolios etc. For the project module, the assessment is based on an individual piece of research or work-based project conducted by the student, culminating in the submission of a substantial piece of work. Assessment for this course will be developed in line with the new University tariff guidelines and policy.
Entry requirements
You will be required to have a: ● Minimum 2:2 honours degree in any subject Or ● Membership of a recognised professional body whose entry requirements are equivalent to graduate level, and some relevant practical experience.If 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 during your general experience. ● If you are applying for the part-time mode, you would typically have a minimum of three years’ relevant experience at the appropriate level and have the support of your employer who will wish to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work. All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12500 | Whole course |
| EU | £18700 | Whole course |
| International | £18700 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £18700 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £18700 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB