Quantity Surveying BSc
Study of how to manage the financial, legal, and technical side of construction projects from start to finish.
Is this for you?
This degree could suit you if you:
Enjoy maths and budgeting
Are interested in construction
Like managing costs and projects
Want a stable, in-demand career
Are organised and analytical
Popular Career Fields
Property & Real Estate
Engineering & Construction
Government & Public Sector
Finance & Banking
Your Personality Might Be:
Numerically strong
Engineering & Construction
Commercially minded
Negotiation skills
What is it?
What Is a Quantity Surveying Degree?
Quantity Surveying focuses on the costs and contracts that underpin construction projects. It combines technical understanding with financial and managerial expertise to ensure buildings and infrastructure are delivered efficiently and sustainably.
Why Study Quantity Surveying?
Quantity surveyors play a key role in every construction project, helping balance budgets, quality, and resources. This degree is perfect if you enjoy problem-solving, numbers, and teamwork, and want a professional career that connects business and construction.
Course Summary
Study of how to manage the financial, legal, and technical side of construction projects from start to finish.
What you'll study
Most Quantity Surveying degrees cover:
Construction technology and materials
Measurement and estimating
Project management and procurement
Construction law and contracts
Cost planning and value engineering
Risk management and sustainability
Building information modelling (BIM) and digital quantity surveying
Later in your course, you can often specialise, for example, in commercial management, infrastructure, or property development.
Degree Types
BSc (Bachelor of Science): Focuses on cost management, technical understanding, and professional practice.
Some universities also offer sandwich courses with a placement year or degree apprenticeships combining study and work.
Skills You'll Gain
A Quantity Surveying degree builds both technical and professional skills, including:
Cost Estimation – calculating construction project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
Contract Management – understanding contracts, procurement, and legal frameworks in construction.
Project Financial Control – monitoring spending, valuations, and cost variations throughout a project.
Measurement & Quantification – assessing materials, labour, and resources using industry standards.
Negotiation & Communication – working with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to manage project finances effectively.
Pathways, Placements and Work Experience
CAREERS
Career Pathways
Quantity Surveying graduates are in demand across construction and property sectors, including:
Commercial and residential development
Infrastructure and civil engineering
Project and cost management consultancy
Real estate and facilities management
Government and local authority projects
Work Experiences & Placements
Many universities offer:
Industry placements or sandwich years, often with construction, consultancy, or property firms.
Summer internships in cost management, estimating, or project control.
These experiences give you practical understanding and can lead to graduate job offers or professional training contracts.
Salary Profile
Coming soon
Qualifications, Personal Satement, What to do Next?
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Entry Requirements
A-levels or equivalent typically including Maths or a Science subject, with other analytical subjects also accepted.
Personal Statement Tips
Show your interest in construction, maths, and management.
Mention any work experience or projects related to building or finance.
Reflect on how you like working with data and solving practical problems.
Include examples such as budgeting, teamwork, or using digital tools.
What to do Next
Compare courses to see which focus more on cost, law, or project management.
Attend open days or online sessions to explore facilities and meet lecturers.
Learn about how technology such as BIM is shaping the future of quantity surveying.
Try online courses or resources in construction management or sustainability.
Wider Reading
Willis’s Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor by Allan Ashworth and Keith Hogg – A core professional guide.
Construction Cost Management: Learning from Case Studies by Keith Potts and Nii Ankra – Real examples of cost planning and control.
Building Construction Handbook by Roy Chudley and Roger Greeno – Key reference for materials and building systems.
Sustainable Construction by Charles Kibert – Understanding environmental and cost efficiency in modern construction.