Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University equips students with practical skills in cost planning, measurement, and contract management. The program emphasizes industry collaboration, includes a credit-bearing work placement, and prepares graduates for a successful career in quantity surveying and related fields. This RICS-accredited program is taught by experienced professionals and offers opportunities for students to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry.
Program Outline
It includes a one-year credit-bearing formal work placement.
Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary for a successful career in quantity surveying, including:
- Design economics
- Procurement strategies
- Cost planning and estimating
- Measurement and quantification of construction work
- Commercial management
- Professional practice
Description:
- Taught by Chartered Surveyors with extensive professional practice experience.
- Includes regular guest lectures from industry experts, providing real-world insights.
- Strong industry links lead to high demand for graduates from potential employers.
- Offers both full-time and part-time learning options for flexibility.
- Graduates are prepared to manage the finances and contracts of high-profile construction projects worldwide.
- Fully accredited by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and based on construction economics.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Building Design and Technology 1: Introduces students to the fundamentals of building design and technology.
- Surveying: Covers the principles and practices of surveying.
- Property Value Studies: Explores the valuation of property and its related factors.
- Property and Construction Business Law: Introduces legal principles relevant to the construction industry.
- Building Maintenance and Management: Focuses on the maintenance and management of buildings.
- Construction Cost Studies 1: Provides an introduction to construction costs and their estimation.
Year 2:
- Construction Financial Management: Covers financial management principles specific to the construction industry.
- Building Design and Technology 2: Builds upon the knowledge gained in Year 1, delving deeper into building design and technology.
- Construction Cost Studies 2: Continues the exploration of construction costs and their estimation.
- Quantity Surveying: Introduces core principles and practices of quantity surveying.
- Contract Administration and Practice: Covers the administration and management of construction contracts.
- Facilities Management: Explores the management of facilities and their related services.
Year 3:
- Year-out Work Placement (Credit Bearing): Students undertake a full-year work placement in a relevant role within the construction industry. This placement is fully credit-bearing towards the final degree.
Year 4:
- Project Evaluation (Group project) - 40 credits: Students work in groups to evaluate and analyze construction projects.
- Commercial Management: Covers advanced commercial management principles and practices.
- Conservation Surveying: Focuses on the surveying and management of historic buildings and structures.
- Dissertation 40 credits: Students undertake an independent research project and write a dissertation on a chosen topic related to quantity surveying.
Assessment:
- Year 1: No exams. Assessments primarily consist of scenario-based activities emphasizing applied knowledge and active learning.
- Year 2: Assessment methods may vary depending on the module, but typically include a combination of coursework, assignments, and exams.
- Year 3: The work placement module is assessed through a portfolio demonstrating the achievement of learning outcomes.
- Year 4: Assessment methods include coursework, assignments, group projects, and a dissertation.
Teaching:
- Methods: A blend of face-to-face teaching and online resources through the University's Virtual Learning Environment.
- Faculty: Taught by Chartered Surveyors with extensive professional practice experience.
- Unique Approaches: Practical application of knowledge is emphasized through real-life scenarios and active learning.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Chartered Surveyor
- Chartered Quantity Surveyor
- Contracts Manager
- Construction Cost Manager
- Commercial Manager
- Opportunities: The construction industry is growing, offering excellent opportunities and progression for quantity surveyors.
- Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for a rewarding professional career in the construction and property industries, with opportunities to work on a wide range of projects worldwide.
Other:
- The program is recognized by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- Students can receive a bursary from the Scottish Building Federation Edinburgh and District Charitable Trust.
- The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a difference in the world through their work in the construction industry.
Tuition Fees for 2024/25
Students from 2024/25 2025/26 Scotland £1,820 £tba England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland £9,250 £tba Overseas and EU £19,340 £tba Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.
