Quantity Surveying
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
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Quantity Surveying
Overview
Become an expert at providing cost consultation for construction projects and tracking legal and procurement measures, with our Quantity Surveying degree.
Course options
- 3 years
- 4 years with foundation year
- 4 years with placement
- 5 years part-time
- 4 years with foundation (Peterborough)
- 5 years with foundation and placement
- 6 years part-time
Key facts
- STUDY OPTIONS 3 years
- START DATES January
- LOCATION Chelmsford
- ENTRY UCAS code: K240
- FEES
- £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
- £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
Teaching and assessment
Year 1
- BIM and Dimensional Control (30 credits)
- Technology and Structures (30 credits)
- Health and Safety Project Control and Resourcing (30 credits)
- Law and Economics (30 credits)
- Into ARU
Year 2
- Management Practice (15 credits)
- Construction Procurement
- Quantification and Costing
- Construction Contract Law
- Advanced Technology and Environmental Impact (30 credits)
- Quantification and Measurement
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Year 3
- Project Management
- Quantity Surveying Practice 3
- Commercial Management
- Major Project (Surveying) (30 credits)
- Quantity Surveying Practice 2
- Design Economics
- Risk, Value and Environmental Impact (15 credits)
Facilities
- industry-standard equipment to learn how to conduct site surveys and property inspections
- design and AutoCAD studios
- materials and testing laboratory
- environmental science and design laboratory
- surveying laboratory
- extensive library and IT resources
Careers
Quantity surveyors are in strong demand across a range of companies in the UK and abroad, and our graduates are well-equipped to aim for top managerial posts. You could also go into construction project management, commercial and operations management.
Quantity surveyor salaries vary but as a general guide, newly trained surveyors can earn around £25,000–£35,000. With experience you can earn around £35,000–£55,000. Management-level salaries can start at around £50,000.
Entry requirements
- 112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
- 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Fees and paying for university
Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2025/26)
£9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)
£17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
Additional course and living costs
General stationary and a calculator - £100
Living at university
We understand that affordability is an important issue when you’re thinking about studying at university.
The overall cost of university can vary depending on where you’re studying and which course you’re taking. However, some of the main costs you’ll want to think about include:
- accommodation
- bills
- internet, mobile phone and calls
- travel
- food and drink
- socialising and going out
- study materials.
As a very general guide , living costs at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year. They may be lower if you're living at home. Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money.
Most full-time UK students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help cover living costs.
Paying for uni: bursaries, sponsorship and working
We offer a range of ARU scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university. If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.
Find all you need about our generous scholarships to international and European students.
Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies. It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Year 1: Students will learn basic site surveying, CAD drawing production, and how to use BIM modules. They will also learn methods of construction and requirements for the internal environment; design analysis; and techniques and materials based on performance and sustainability; and develop written and graphical communications skills. Students will understand construction management principles and process, examine health and safety issues in construction, produce risk assessments and method statements, and identify safe systems of work. They will learn basic economic principles and English legal processes that impact organizations and professionals in the Built Environment and develop research skills; preparing you to provide advice to clients.
- Year 2: Students will develop the ability to apply theory to practice to enable them to develop practical approaches to managing in a built environment, using case studies. Acquire management skills and knowledge that will provide an essential element in their employability and career development; improve their analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and develop their professional awareness and understanding of organizations. Students will learn about procurement and tendering practice and considerations throughout the construction process, and how to create a legally enforceable contract with reference to principles of law, breach, and remedies. They will find out how to make accurate measurements following industry standards at different stages of the development process, and interpret, apply, and present their findings. Students will go on to learn how to compute construction costs at different points in a building project, taking into account additional factors such as risk and maintenance and repair costs. They will further develop their knowledge of construction: how concrete and steel industrial buildings are constructed in line with fire and health and safety regulations, and how to assess and improve a building’s thermal, visual, and aural performance using technology. This year, students will have a Ruskin module designed to grow their confidence, maximize opportunities to realize their potential, get a distinctive edge, and enhance their success in the workplace.
- Year 3: Students will further build their quantity surveying skills and knowledge and consolidate their practice. They will learn about the factors that affect the economics of building design and cost of buildings, and how to measure cost using relevant data sources, principles, concepts, and technologies so they can advise clients and design teams at various stages in the development process. Students will also learn the distinction between risk and uncertainty, how these affect technological, managerial, and financial aspects at different stages of the project life cycle, and how to apply value engineering techniques and value and risk management workshops. They will continue to develop standard and innovative solutions to typical scenarios and problems, and communicate them to clients with professionally presented reports, documents, and letters, taking into account ethical issues, professional responsibilities, liabilities, and codes of conduct. Students will learn what’s expected of commercial and project managers at each stage of a construction project: following procedural, legal, and practice guidelines, good communication skills, specialist knowledge and techniques, and much more. They will complete an independent expert or research study, where they will investigate a subject, issue, or problem to produce a usable outcome with support from a member of our academic staff.
Careers:
- Quantity surveyors are in strong demand across a range of companies in the UK and abroad, and our graduates are well-equipped to aim for top managerial posts. Students could also go into construction project management, commercial and operations management.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)
£9,250
International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)
£15,000
UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
£9,250
International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
£16,700
Additional course and living costs
General stationary and a calculator - £100
Living at university
As a very general guide, living costs at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year. They may be lower if you're living at home.
Paying for uni: bursaries, sponsorship and working
We offer a range of ARU scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university. If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply. Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies. It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Entry Requirements:
112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent). 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Additional Information for EU and International Students
International Students
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. See international and EU entry requirements See information about application deadlines You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you'll need to make sure you meet our English language requirements for undergraduate courses. Check the section 'Standard entry requirements' for IELTS requirements for this course. Improving your English language skills If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course. We also provide our own English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. To find out if we are planning to hold an ELPT in your country, contact our country managers.
