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The Quantity Surveying and Construction (Hons) BSc course from De Montfort University will help you gain an understanding of the technical aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility. You will learn to understand contracts, budgets, quantities, measurements and sustainability to achieve the best quality and value within the project’s specifications.

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Overview

Quantity Surveying and Construction focuses on controlling and managing the costs of construction projects; you could be involved with any stage of a project, from feasibility, design and construction, through to extension, refurbishment, maintenance and even demolition.

Key features

  • Benefit from our 125-year history, which makes Leicester School of Architecture (LSA) one of the most established schools of its kind in the UK; it has a strong technical and design ethos that recognises the interdependence of academia and the profession.
  • At this Quantity Surveying and Construction (Hons) BSc course from De Montfort University you will study a range of topics including Methods of Measurement, Sustainable Building Principles, Building Technology, Practice and Management in the Construction Industry and Contracts, Law and Procurement.
  • Enhance your studies with DMU Global, our international experience programme. Students in the LSA have previously visited Berlin, Malaysia, Switzerland, Paris, and Amsterdam, as well as built homes in India and rammed-earth shelters in Morocco.
  • The award-winning  Vijay Patel Building provides both the space and the facilities to foster creative thinking. You will also benefit from a range of industry-standard tools and simulation software, including CostX and Building Information Modelling.
  • We provide core workshop materials at no cost, and give cash awards – £150, £200 and £300 in years one, two and three respectively – to support personal materials/printing costs*.
  • This new course is currently pending accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, which will mean your learning is kept relevant to industry and recognised by employers as a benchmark of quality.

Graduate careers

  • Many of our students will work towards Chartered Membership (MRICS) status upon graduation, by gaining a further two years of practical training.  While for others, the course provides a transition to postgraduate study.
  • Quantity surveyors are the cost managers of construction, Quantity surveyors work in all sectors of the construction industry. Providing services ranging from preparing feasibility studies or development appraisals, procurement management, life cycle costing  to  conducting value engineering exercises, and are ideally placed to provide a wide range of services. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Professional Quantity Surveying Skills 
  • Practice and Management in the Construction Industry 
  • The Economics of Construction 
  • Building Technology 
  • Sustainable Building Principles
  • Contracts, Law and Procurement 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Art and Design Foundation or
  • 112 points from at least 2 A levels or
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or
  • International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points
Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature and Maths or Science at grade 4 or above.
  • Pass Access QAA Accredited AHE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent) and GCSE English (Language or Literature) and Maths or Science at grade 4 or above

We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English and Maths or Science at grade 4 or above.

  • Download and complete the international application form
  • A copy of your qualifications
  • A copy of your English language certificate
  • A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
  • A copy of your passport
  • One reference

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    16250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 16250 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    9535 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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