Course Summary

**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** **Course summary** - Learn on a course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institute of Building. - Develop the knowledge to plan, develop and manage construction projects. - Participate in fields trips in the UK and Europe. - Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. Learn the key skills for a range of quantity surveying roles. You cover practical topics including financial management, contract administration and practice, conflict avoidance, cost planning, procurement and tendering. You will apply these concepts in real-life scenarios and collaborative assessment techniques. This course satisfies the academic stage of the journey towards attaining Chartered Surveyor status. We also offer a degree apprenticeship version of this course, where you study alongside 30+ hours of employment a week. **How You Learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. The course features a variety of activities that see classroom learning being applied in order to develop solutions to real world challenges. It's broad in its coverage of the construction sector to ensure you gain a firm grounding across all the key areas with a focus on employability. You learn through: - lectures, seminars and tutorials - practical laboratory classes - IT workshops - fieldwork - site visits - self-directed project work There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period). **Applied Learning** **Work Placements** In the third year you have the opportunity to apply your learning on a paid work placement at a building organisation or professional practice. We have long-standing relationships with leading companies including BAM Construct UK, Bramall Construction Ltd, Balfour Beatty Construction, Frank Haslam Milan Building Consultants, E C Harris Built Asset Consultancy, Transport for London and Faithful+Gould. The placement year usually contributes 200 days towards a graduate's professional experience requirement for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competence. **Field Trips** You are invited to go on field trips in your first and second year. During your first year you go on a residential field trip, usually staying in a city centre hotel. In year two you have the option of visiting a European city to carry out activities linked to your studies. You may also be able to study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. **Networking Opportunities** Our teaching team includes experienced academics and quantity surveying lecturers who have worked within local government, private practice and in construction companies. To ensure you get the latest industry perspectives, we have visiting lecturers from consultancy companies and large contractors to speak on key aspects of current professional practice.

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Development Project 20 Introduction To Measurement 20 Introduction To Quantity Surveying Practice 20 Law And Economics For The Built Environment 20 Material Science 20 Understanding Building Technology 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Collaborative Project 20 Contractual Procedures 20 Cost Management 20 Evaluating Construction Technology 20 Health And Safety At Work 20 Measurement Of Building Works 20 Year Three Compulsory modules Placement - Final Year Compulsory Modules Advanced Measurement 20 Dissertation 40 Quantity Surveying Practice And Contract Management 20 Quantity Surveying Professional Studies 20 Strategic Facilities Management 20

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Examinations Practical assessments

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of

Chartered Institute of Building

Building Engineers, Chartered Association of

Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: K240

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you would normally have a minimum of an all merit average on all units in a construction related HND/HNC, not including key or common skills. Compensation for a pass in one unit with a distinction in another unit is permitted.

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 years and older at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-real-estate-and-surveying/bsc-honours-quantity-surveying/full-time/2021

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 With at least 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Whole course
Channel Islands 9250.0 Whole course
England 9250.0 Whole course
Scotland 9250.0 Whole course
Wales 9250.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Whole course
EU 14415.0 Whole course
International 14415.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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