Quantity Surveying and Value Engineering BSc (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom, Luton

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University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom , Luton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

K240

Campuses

University Square Campus Luton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500 / year

Next Intake October-2023

Quantity Surveying and Value Engineering BSc (Hons)

About

About the course

If you have an eye for detail a head for finances and the drive to study for a hands-on career working as a quantity surveyor will suit you perfectly. This course gives you the essential skills you need to work in the construction industry in this important role.

Quantity surveyors are the financial controllers of a construction project and are vital members of any construction team. The value engineering element of the role is often central to the survival of the company when it comes to ensuring the work is completed to the satisfaction of all parties in the contract; it meets all regulations and requirements; and it keeps within its budget.

In your first year of the course you learn the core elements of quantity surveying such as measurement surveying and management; regulations cost quality and inspection; and sustainable technologies. As you progress you focus on putting learnt knowledge into practice with an industry-standard approach to cost-effective production technical skills and project development. Units may include building technology; contract administration and control; and materials and supply chains.

Why choose this course?

Our Building/Construction courses have student satisfaction ratings of 100% for academic support and 92% for teaching (NSS 2022)
Put theory into practice using real-life scenarios case studies and site visits
Learn from a teaching team with a wealth of industry experience and close collaborative relationships within industry including both regional and national employers
The teaching teams expertise and contacts bring the latest developments techniques and technologies into the taught curriculum
Benefit from specialist presentations and seminars from industry experts
Challenge yourself in your a final-year project on an area of your own interest
Develop a range of transferable skills necessary to work effectively in the construction industry including project management

Find out what more we can offer YOU at Beds

This course provides you with essential skills that the current industry is expecting from the Quantity Surveying graduates and instils the work ethic as well as transferable skills necessary to function effectively in construction industry.

The Value Engineering element is probably the most important element to the survival of the company in as much as how the work could be completed to the satisfaction of all parties to the contract and achievement of satisfactory outcome whilst making for economic construction that meets the requirements.

Quantity Surveyors are the financial controllers of the construction projects and are positioned in an important place within the hierarchy of team they would often progress to Project Management and even to Financial Directorships of companies.

The requirement of the Quantity Surveying discipline is detail orientation and application of principles hence it often suits studious people who are ready to look at things in detail and evaluate processes in detail. With the help of the experienced staff we will help students to develop their skills that would be needed by them when they enter the construction industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2 A level passes (minimum C and D)

International Baccalaureate (24 points)

A recognised Foundation degree

Additional course requirements if any

English Program Requirements

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,500

How to Apply

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country