Course Summary

**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. 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. **How you learn** 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 **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. There are opportunities to study abroad 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). 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

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. Year 1 Compulsory modules Introduction To Quantity Surveying Practice 20 Material Science 20 Understanding Building Technology 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Development Project Introduction To Measurement 20 Law And Economics For The Built Environment 20 Year 3 Compulsory modules Contractual Procedures 20 Evaluating Construction Technology 20 Health And Safety At Work 20 Measurement Of Building Works 20 Year 4 Compulsory modules Cost Management 20 Project Collaboration In Professional Practice 20 Quantity Surveying Practice And Contract Management 20 Strategic Facilities Management 20 Final year Compulsory modules Advanced Measurement 20 Dissertation 40 Quantity Surveying Professional Studies 20

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework, Practical, Exam

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of

Building Engineers, Chartered Association of

Chartered Institute of Building

How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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: Application Code are not listed for this Course.

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: City Campus

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.

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.

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

Foundation degree – advanced entry – for direct entry to year two you must have a foundation degree in a related subject, with an average score of 60 % across the highest level modules.

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/part-time

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) 79.0 Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17
Cambridge English Advanced Listening: minimum score 162 Speaking: minimum score 162 Reading: minimum score 162 Writing: minimum score 162
PTE Academic 52.0 Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

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

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

Provider information

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

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