Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons) Degree Course

Program Overview

The Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) Degree at UCLan is a three-year program equipping students for a career in the financial aspects of construction. Emphasizing commercial and contractual facets, the program provides a solid foundation in construction technology, management, and economics. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the industry, including quantity surveying, project management, and contract specialist positions. The program is accredited by professional organizations and offers real-world experience through industry placements and subject-specific software training.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Quantity Surveying, BSc (Hons) Degree Course at UCLan is a three-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the financial service aspect of the construction industry. The program emphasizes the commercial and contractual aspects of the quantity surveying role, providing students with a strong foundation in construction technology, management, and economics.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of construction technology, management, and economics.
• Equip students with the skills to act as financial advisors to clients and contractors, managing costs on construction sites and providing innovative solutions for projects.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of construction law and the processes involved in designing and producing tenders and contracts.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Construction Technology 1:
Introduces the principles of construction methods used in low-rise construction in the UK, focusing on material properties.
• Sustainability and Science: Examines environmental and service requirements for building services systems, including design principles, technical performance analysis, and component selection.
• Management and Economics: Introduces basic economic and management principles applied to construction.
• Professional Practice: Develops key personal and professional competencies relevant to the degree.
• Interdisciplinary Project: Enhances understanding of complex construction project issues and develops professional competencies.

Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Construction Technology 2:
Focuses on the technology involved in framed buildings and multi-storey developments, including material technology and structural analysis.
• Production Economics: Examines the cost implications of resource allocation in construction procurement, including factors involved in identifying and pricing construction work.
• Contract Administration: Analyzes contractual provisions governing the administration and management of construction and engineering projects.
• Management and Project Planning: Introduces project management systems, sustainable and safe construction approaches, and site activity and resource planning.
• Construction Quantification: Develops competencies in preparing project documentation, quantifying commercial projects using measurement rules, and implementing relevant software packages.
• Professional Practice 2B: Develops professional Quantity Surveying skills, including the range of functions, analytical and problem-solving skills, and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings.

Year 3:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Project Management & BIM:
Focuses on the role and responsibilities of a project manager, including leadership, organization, operational activities, and analytical monitoring and controlling techniques.
• Commercial Construction Management: Analyzes financial management systems within the construction industry, including claims compilation, budget assessment, costing systems, and performance planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Project Analysis and Appraisal: Introduces the concept of a project, its phases, and constituent parts, with an emphasis on whole life-cycle appraisal (design, value, cost, and environmental impact).
• Business Practice and Law: Provides an understanding of business management concepts and the legal framework governing construction businesses, including business environment, legal issues, and ethical responsibilities.
• Dissertation: Requires independent study using theoretical, experimental, or investigative analysis to produce original work and solutions.
• Optional Modules:
• Facilities Management:
Explores concepts of total facilities management, emphasizing the managerial role of building professionals in corporate environments.
• Professional Practice - QS: Develops specialist knowledge required for Quantity Surveying, including codes of professional conduct, ethics, and practice management fundamentals.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by experienced practitioners with extensive industry experience.
• Students have access to the Engineering Innovation Centre, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for working on real-world projects with commercial partners.
• The program incorporates the use of subject-specific software associated with quantity surveying, preparing students for a smooth transition into the workplace.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Quantity Surveying program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the construction industry, including:
• Site-based quantity surveying
• Pre-contract estimating
• Project management
• Contract specialist roles

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).
• Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through industrial placements, which can be UK-based or global.
• The program is delivered flexibly, including part-time delivery just one day per week, allowing students to study while employed.
• Students can study and share knowledge with students on the construction project management, facilities management, and building surveying degrees.
• The program is based in the School of Engineering and Computing at UCLan.

2024/25 UK Full-time £9,250 per year Sandwich year £1,500 for the sandwich year Part-time £1,540 per 20 credits International Full-time £16,500 per year