BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,700 / Year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Including Foundation Year)

About

If you dont quite have the right qualifications to start our three year BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management degree you could opt to start your studies with a foundation year. The extra year is intended to give you the best possible preparation for success on the degree. Youll study introductory modules relevant to the degree course whilst developing key skills for academic study. Successful completion of the introductory foundation year will allow you to progress onto the degree course. Studying this RICS-accredited Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management degree, you will learn skills and competencies that are directly relevant to industry practice and standards. You will gain the skills to manage the range of tasks involved in a construction project, learn how to take responsibility for financial planning and management, and be able to overcome challenges associated with building costs. By the time you graduate from the Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management degree, you will have the skills and qualifications for a rewarding and well-paid career.

Foundation Year: Quantity Surveying Degree

Foundations of Mathematics 20 credits
Application of Mathematical Skills 20 credits
Essential Engineering Skills 20 credits
Engineering Project 20 credits
Foundation Engineering Principles 20 credits
English for Engineering (optional) 20 credits
An Introduction to the Construction Industry (optional) 20 credits

Year One: Quantity Surveying Degree

Built Environment Law - 20 credits
Construction Technology 1 - 20 credits
QS Practice and Procedure - 20 credits
Project Management Practice and Procedure - 20 credits
Built Environment Economics - 20 credits
Built Environment Principles - 20 credits

Year Two: Quantity Surveying Degree

Contract Management - 20 credits
Measurement - 20 credits
Civil Engineering Measurement and Technology - 20 credits
Construction Technology 2 - 20 credits
BIM in Construction- 20 credits
Design Economics - 20 credits

Year Three: Quantity Surveying Degree

Individual Project - 20 credits
Construction Cost Management - 20 credits
Project Management - 20 credits
Construction Law and ADR - 20 credits
Sustainable Technology - 20 credits
Integrating Project 3 - 20 credits
Supervised Work Experience (SWE) - 120 credits (optional for Sandwich year only)

Teaching

Full-time students spend 12-15 hours each week in lectures, seminars and tutorials, usually over two to three full days. You will spend time working on presentations, assignments, reading and problem-solving exercises.

The Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management course wont confine you to a classroom. We dont believe you can learn vital skills like analytical decision making and problem solving by just reading about them. Thats why we offer practical activities that help you understand and apply the theory you learn in lectures. Plus youll have the chance to go on site visits to local companies.

Assessment

Assessment is through a mixture of coursework and examinations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This entry criteria details typical offers, however, USWhas a Contextual Admissions Policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under the Policy we could make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application or haveresults considered individually when you receive them. Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement.

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

N/A

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

International Entry Requirements

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications. Please visit the country specific pages on our international website for exact details.

If your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for entry onto year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree, we offer one-year International Foundation Programmes through our pathway partnership with QAHE to help you reach the level required for progression. For more information visit our Pathway website.

English Requirements
In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our international website for exact details. If your country is not featured please contact us.

Career

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, and none of it would be possible without surveyors and project managers. Our strong industrial and commercial links mean we know what employers want from you when you graduate. We tailor our surveying courses so what you learn meets employers needs and develops key skills. We have a proud history of developing industry-ready Quantity Surveying graduates for over four decades.

By the time you graduate from the Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management degree, you will have the skills and qualifications for a successful and rewarding career. There are various employment opportunities in this field, nationally and internationally. You could work in private practice, property departments, construction and development companies, or with government organisations. You will also have the technical, legal, economic and management skills for a career managing finance in construction projects.

Our Careers and Employability Service

As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.

This includes: one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.