(Hons) Quantity Surveying University of Plymouth

Overview

Learn (Hons) Quantity Surveying course is offered by University of Plymouth via lectures, industry-led tutorials, real briefs and an optional paid placement – emphasising sustainability and ethical practice

Key facts

There’s a big focus on sustainability, which I love. We learn things about low energy building design and how to build in a more eco-friendly way. It makes it feel like we’re really doing something that matters.

Hear directly from Built Environment students about how helpful and experienced tutors are, what the facilities are like, how well the course prepares you for a career and what it feels like to live in Plymouth.

Your first year introduces key principles in construction, economics and building science. You’ll explore domestic building technologies, materials and surveying, while developing digital modelling and graphical communication skills. Collaborative projects and role-based exercises simulate real-world briefs, and lab-based sessions in building physics and practical surveying deepen your understanding of building performance and site analysis – laying a strong foundation for future study and professional practice.Your second year deepens your understanding of construction technology, project management and cost control. You’ll explore framed building design, refurbishment and building services for larger structures, while gaining practical experience in cost estimating and BIM tools. Modules in contract procedures and quantity surveying develop your knowledge of procurement, feasibility and dispute resolution. Through collaborative design challenges and role-based exercises, you’ll refine your leadership, planning and communication skills – preparing you for the complexities of modern construction practice.