Quantity Surveying Commercial Management at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

Leeds Beckett University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds Metropolitan University)

Quantity Surveying Commercial Management (Taught)

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Course summary

Develop the diverse skills to organise, plan and manage construction, financial and contractual arrangements to become a chartered quantity surveyor. This course is accredited by Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) You might already be working in the construction industry or be looking to expand your experience in a related field. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Develop the core competencies required by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to become a chartered surveyor
  • Build on your workplace experiences by applying your studies to your work setting
  • Enhance your strategic thinking and confidence in decision making
  • Study construction technology, design economics, financial management and procurement
  • Conduct research that will hone your skills in inquiry and critical analysis
  • Gain the expertise to become a chartered surveyor, with the opportunity to travel and shape the world we live in
Find out more Expert practitioners We are focused on your professional and personal development. You’ll be guided by an expert teaching team that maintains close links with industry professionals, employers and customers. This will ensure your course will reflect current practice and the demands of industry. Hands-on learning You’ll mix knowledge-based tasks with hands-on projects to hone your expertise and develop the practical skills that will ensure you are a work-ready graduate. Professional pathways Upon graduating, you’ll be eligible to apply to sit the RICS’ Assessment of Professional Competence – the final stage to becoming a chartered quantity surveyor. Alternatively, you could choose to enter a related field such as engineering or project management. Online learning The flexible nature of online learning will help you to balance the demands of the course with your working life. Our Virtual Learning Environment, through which the course is delivered, can be accessed at a time that suits you and your professional commitments. In addition to the comprehensive learning resources accessible via our online library, guest lectures, conferences and course-specific events will be digitally captured and made available to you. Why study Quantity Surveying Commercial Management at Leeds Beckett University...
  • Flexible part-time study through our Virtual Learning Environment
  • Industry experience expert teaching team
  • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited course
  • Supports with putting you on the path to full professional status as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Modules

Core Modules:

  • Construction Law
  • Building Economics
  • Quantity Surveying Professional Practice
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Procurement & Tendering
  • Quantity Surveying Commercial & Financial Management
  • Research Methods
- Major Project


Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in a cognate subject, at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applicants should be in relevant employment at the point of commencing the course. Please note, this course is not suitable for applicants with a 1st degree in quantity surveying that is accredited by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Quantity Surveying Commercial Management at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS