Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Hons) Coventry University

Overview

The Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Hons) at Coventry University provides a comprehensive foundation in the financial and legal management of building, civil engineering, and utilities projects. This programme equips students with the technical expertise and soft skills required to navigate a digitalised and diverse construction industry. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, the curriculum prepares graduates for the complexities of modern infrastructure development.

Why Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Hons) at Coventry University?

Students benefit from strong industry links and access to the university’s Simulation Centre, which features a virtual construction site and site cabins for realistic role-play exercises. The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), providing a direct pathway toward chartered status. Learning takes place in high-specification facilities, including the £50m Engineering and Computing Building and dedicated materials laboratories.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19850 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The first year follows a common pathway with related built environment disciplines, allowing for collaborative learning across professions. Modules may include:

Year 1

• Construction Technology, Materials and Building Sciences
• Project Management and Economics
• Surveying, Design and Digital Applications
• Professional Built Environment Practice

Year 2

• Commercial Project Management and Digital Planning
• Law for Built Environment Professionals
• Advanced Construction Technology and Systems
• Digitised Quantification and Cost

Final Year

• Strategic Construction Project Management
• Undergraduate Research Project
• Pre and Post Contract in Quantity Surveying
• Complex Quantification in Quantity Surveying

Careers with Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for pivotal roles such as quantity surveyors, project managers, or commercial managers within the global construction and utilities sectors. The programme focuses on developing skills in price estimation, tender evaluation, and contract administration to ensure project profitability. Previous students have secured employment with leading international firms, including Balfour Beatty, Mace, Laing O’Rourke, and Galliford Try.