Quantity Surveying (Hons) Birmingham City University

Overview

The Quantity Surveying (Hons) at Birmingham City University provides a comprehensive foundation in the financial and contractual management of construction projects. Students engage with a curriculum designed to address the challenges of globalisation, complex regulations, and the increasing role of digital technology in the built environment. This programme ensures graduates are equipped with the intellectual and practical competencies required for a successful career.

Why Quantity Surveying (Hons) at Birmingham City University?

Birmingham City University is a recognised RICS approved Partnership Centre, ensuring the curriculum meets the highest professional standards. Students benefit from studying in the heart of Birmingham, using the city’s major redevelopments as a living laboratory for their learning. The programme is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Facilities at Millennium Point include £6.5 million in high-quality equipment, featuring industry-standard software such as CostX, Navisworks, and Revit.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18570 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Built Environment Technology
• Law
• Integrated Digital Design
• Innovation in Construction Materials and Techniques
• Residential Quantification and Cost
• Procurement
• Cost Management
• Commercial Management
• Contract Practice

Careers with Quantity Surveying (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the construction and property sectors, focusing on commercial and civil engineering projects. Common career destinations include positions such as Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Commercial Manager, and Quantity Surveyor. Alumni have secured employment with leading international and national organisations, including AECOM, Mott MacDonald, BAM, Willmott Dixon, and Network Rail. The programme’s strong industry links and optional placement year significantly enhance graduate employability in the competitive built environment market.