BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Delivered full-time over three years, our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree combines theoretical knowledge with the practical development, so you can develop professional skills and competencies.

In year one, you’ll explore topics including laws and regulations in the construction and property industry, as you progress to year two, you’ll expand your understanding of the full construction process and may complete an industry placement year. By the final year, you’ll explore advanced modules and complete a research dissertation.

Learn more about the course modules in the section below.

Located at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside of London, Salford is a great place to study quantity surveying. Our experienced academic team draws on strong links with local organisations to ensure you a stimulating range of external guest lecturers, placements and career networking opportunities.

Our Technology 1 module will help you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to describe, evaluate, explain, and apply building construction techniques used in typical low-rise, domestic type buildings that focuses on contemporary construction techniques.

Along with our series of theoretical modules, you will benefit from field visits, practitioner-led lectures and real-world problem-solving work developed for and by industry that will build your confidence and skills for life once you graduate.

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

In addition to our academic entry requirements, we also look for certain characteristics in each student. Possessing these characteristics will not only help you to fulfill your potential at university, but they are also an essential requisite for a successful career in the built environment.

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.