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    Foundation Programme: Quantity Surveying,Foundation Programme
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    Foundation Programme: Quantity Surveying,Foundation Programme

    Aston University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Foundation

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    K24F

    Campuses

    Aston University,Birmingham

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Foundation Programme: Quantity Surveying,Foundation Programme

    About

    Course overview

    In our quantity surveying foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BSc Quantity Surveying.

    On this programme you will learn, collaborate and flourish through project based learning with students in other infrastructure areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, view points and approaches.

    Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Quantity Surveying

    Aston University's foundation programme in Quantity Surveying will empower you with the essential skills and knowledge to transition onto BSc Quantity Surveying.

    What we will provide
    First-class teaching in the UK’s second largest city, delivered by experienced and passionate faculty members who are not only experts in their fields but dedicated to helping you succeed. You will make use of state-of-the-art facilities, including modern computer labs.

    We are an Adobe Creative Campus meaning you will have access to top-notch software licenses, including Adobe and Solidworks, commonly used in industry. To find out more, visit here.

    It is not mandatory to bring your own device for this course, however if you choose to do so please note will need laptop specifications of i5 or above (or AMD equivalent).

    What you will provide
    We are looking for students who are up for a challenge, have a passion for technology, a curious mind, and a hunger to make a real impact. Embracing a growth mindset and continuously seeking self-improvement will serve you well on your academic journey.

    What skills we teach
    Hands-on collaborative learning lies at the heart of our programme. Through practical and project-based activities, you will actively engage with course material, working together in teams to tackle real-world challenges. This hands-on approach will enhance critical thinking, problem-solving and teamworking skills, preparing you for the dynamic demands of quantity surveying.

    Progression opportunities.
    On successful completion of our foundation programme, you will then have the opportunity to transition onto our BSc Quantity Surveying degree. Graduates from the BSc degree have gone onto successful roles such as Quality Engineer, Risk Advisory Consultant, Building Control Surveyor, and Structural Engineer, with graduates excelling in notable companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Royal Mail, and more.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    Postgraduate courses

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Business School
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    Aston Business School - MBA
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    School of Social Sciences and Humanities
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall

    Engineering and Physical Sciences

    5.55.55.55.5

    6.0

    Engineering and Physical Sciences

    (Engineering Systems and Management programmes)

    6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences - OSPAP7.07.07.07.07.0

    You may be accepted with a lower IELTS score (see table below) - if your IELTS score meets the minimum criteria below you will be required to take a mandatory in-sessional English module during your course.

    Postgraduate courses (minimum IELTS scores for which mandatory in-sessional English course is required)

    For the courses within the categories below, you may be required to take an in-sessional English module depending on the IELTS scores you have achieved:

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Business SchoolNo more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    Engineering and Physical Sciences - Engineering Systems and Management programmesNo more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    Master of Public Health (MPH)No more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    * Important - Students with an overall 6.0, with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above are required to take and pass the English for Postgraduate Studies in-sessional English module. Our in-sessional English programme is a module which will help you to improve your English and learn essential academic skills during your first term.

    Students with overall 6.5, with no more than two bands at 6.0 and other bands at 6.5 or above are not required to take our in-sessional English module.

    More about the In-sessional English module

    Aston University is committed to ensuring that every student is fully prepared to take on the challenges of their Master's degree. As such, please note that if you achieve IELTS overall 6.0 (with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above) or an equivalent acceptable English Language Qualification you will be required to undertake a mandatory timetabled in-sessional English programme to be delivered by Aston University’s Centre for English Language and Communication. Further details will be provided after the enrolment process including timetable and classes you will be required to attend. This is provided at no additional cost.

    Career

    Career prospects

    Engineering and physical science skills are used in almost all aspects of our modern lives, meaning that graduates in these areas are in high demand. Students who have completed an Engineering and Physical Science Foundation Programme go on to study for their Bachelor level degree.

    Upon completion of the BSc Quantity Surveying degree, students have gone on to work in a variety of roles including Construction and Project Management, Risk Advisory Consultancy, Procurement Advisor and Management, and Structural Engineering. Notable companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Turner and Townsend have hired previous Aston University graduates who are enjoying fantastic careers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 21,500 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    Aston University

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