Students from MSc Quantity Surveying recently joined students from other postgraduate courses on a week-long visit to Prague. You can read their behind-the-scenes blog here.
Why choose this course?
This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.
This is one of a suite of MSc courses which provide the academic foundation for holders of first degrees in an unrelated subject area to obtain an accredited route into the real estate and construction industries.
MSc Quantity Surveying develops the skills needed to become a professional construction cost manager. Quantity Surveyors aim to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Modules can also be studied as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Student blogs
Read the latest field trip blog.
Any questions?
Email us
Course enquiries: +44 (0)115 9418 418
Admissions enquiries: +44 (0)115 9418 418
Please note the following information for applicants
Fact file
Entry requirements: Please see the
Applying section
Starting: September
Course length: One year full-time or two years part-time
Study location: City site
Fees and funding:
Please see our fees page for details.
Course focus
The course has a cost, contract management, and procurement focus, making it particularly appropriate to applicants wishing to gain a stronger insight into these aspects of the cost management and construction business.
Graduates will be equipped with a blend of knowledge, understanding, skills, qualities and attributes that will enable them to pursue and develop careers in Quantity Surveying on an international level.
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enabling successful graduates entry to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) of the RICS; a prerequisite for full Chartered Surveyor status.
Course content
Please find below module details for full-time and part-time study:
Full-time, One Year
- Law and Ethics (15 credit points)
- Property and Construction Economics (15 credit points)
- Research Methods and Study Skills (15 credit points)
- Building Technology (15 credit points)
- Professional Practice (15 credit points)
- Contract Administration (15 credit points)
- Measurement (15 credit points)
- Procurement and Cost Studies (15 credit points)
- Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60 credit points)
Part time, Year One
- Research Methods and Study Skills (15 credit points)
- Building Technology (15 credit points)
- Contract Administration (15 credit points)
- Measurement (15 credit points)
- Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60 credit points) (continued in Year Two)
Part time, Year Two
- Law and Ethics (15 credit points)
- Property and Construction Economics (15 credit points)
- Professional Practice (15 credit points)
- Procurement and Cost Studies (15 credit points)
- Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60 credit points) (continued from Year One)
Work placement opportunities
Dissertation, Consultancy Project or Internship?
You have the option to choose a dissertation, a consultancy project or professional internship.
The internship option will consist of approximately two months working within a company on a specific project. Internships are subject to availability and can be undertaken in the UK or abroad. Students will be required to complete a project/task during their internship and produce a report.
Professional Practice module
For this module students have the option to either go on an international field trip or complete a short work experience placement. These are subject to availability.
Mentors from industry
Our mentoring scheme for Property students was launched in September 2011. The scheme introduces students to a mentor currently working in the Property industry; many of the mentors are NTU alumni. The mentors share their professional experience and expertise. Some also provide an opportunity for a visit to their office and work experience.
How do you study?
A range of methods for teaching and learning are used within the courses. These include a balanced mix of contact and non contact study activities ranging from:
- lectures
- interactive seminars
- student presentations
- group-based projects and exercises to directed and self-directed research.
Field trip
Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an international residential field trip. The week-long trip, part of the innovative Professional Practice Module, provides a crucial international dimension to postgraduate study and is a key aspect to the development of students’ employability.
Read about the 2011 trip to Budapest, 2010 trip to Prague and take a look at pictures of the trip.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are utilised including:
- project work (individual and group based)
- independent written assignments and reports
- research proposal and dissertation
- seen and unseen written tests and examinations
- oral presentations
- poster presentations.
Who teaches on this course?
Course leader: Andrew King
Rebecca Goodall
Chris Coffey
Steve Tyler
Mohd Sani Mohd Emran
Professor Roy Morledge
Professor Michael White
Chris Keast
Rachel Mansfield
Any questions?
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Telephone:
Course enquiries: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Admissions enquiries: +44 (0)115 9418 418
The construction cost management and quantity surveying profession provides exciting and rewarding career opportunities.
This course provides an opportunity for graduates from disciplines unrelated to real estate and construction to embark on a professional career in quantity surveying.
Our graduates are highly regarded by employers, enjoy excellent career prospects and have gone on to work for a wide range of major national and international organisations.
Recent graduate destinations include:
This course offers a couple of opportunities for placements:
Internship - 60 credit module
Students have the option to choose to complete an internship for their major 60 credit module.
This option will consist of approximately two months working within a company on a specific project. Internships are subject to availability an can be undertaken in the UK and abroad. Students will be required to complete a project/task during their internship and produce a report.
Professional Practice module
For this module students have the option to either go on an international field trip or complete a short work experience placement. These are subject to availability.
Entry requirements
- A good UK honours degree (minimum 2.2 honours), or equivalent, in a subject unrelated, or partially related, to real estate and construction.
- We welcome applications from mature applicants with non-standard qualifications who have relevant work experience.
- English language requirements for International and EU students
Please see the How to apply tab for further details.
English language entry requirements
English language entry requirements for courses in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website.
Pre-sessional English courses
We offer Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses from six to 30 weeks for students who need help achieving these requirements. Even if you have already met the minimum entry requirements you could still benefit, as many students do, from the study skills and orientation to the UK education system that is offered by a short PEAP course.
For more information on PEAP including dates, fees and English language entry requirements for these courses, please visit our website.
In-sessional English language support
In-sessional English language support classes are available to all international (non-EU) students studying on degree courses at NTU. There is no extra charge for these classes.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the online application form.
You will be required to provide the following documentation with your application:
- A copy of your university / college qualification certificate.
- A copy of your university / college qualification transcript.
- A copy of your English language test certificate (if applicable).
Applicants are advised to provide a comprehensive personal statement which clearly indicates why they have selected the course, their motivations for it, and how they expect to benefit from it.
Postgraduate scholarships
The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.
Study routes:
- one year full-time
- two years part-time (one day a week).
Other funding opportunities
The University offers several bursaries and scholarships. For the latest information please visit the Fees and funding section of the website.
Postgraduate open evenings
Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
Find out more and book your place.
Any questions?
Email us
Telephone: +44 (0)115 9418 418
"Before starting the course I… had completed a BA Human Geography degree, done some travelling and worked as a project supervisor.
"I chose to study Quantity Surveying (QS)… as I love the built environment and wanted to study a very specific, hands-on subject. QS allows me to make a significant contribution to a building project and team, making visible progress and change.
"I chose NTU because… the core modules allow you to build a sound knowledge of construction and the built environment. And the specialist modules help you develop a greater insight into your chosen specialism. Sharing core modules with Building Surveying, Real Estate and Planning and Development students provides a well-rounded approach to construction projects. I was selected to receive the School's postgraduate scholarship.
"Attending an Open Day helped me decide… I was able to sit down and talk with each course leader to gauge which area to specialise in.
"I enjoy the site visits… such as the Transport for London (TfL) visit and the field trip to Budapest, which are included in the course fees. These allow you to apply your knowledge in a real project team, gaining valuable work experience. We also get to meet key people in industry and learn from their experience.
"I've really benefited from the mentor from industry scheme… I'm being mentored by a principal planner at Laing O'Rourke. Following email contact and an informal meeting to discuss how the industry operates, I've accepted an offer to conduct a week's work shadowing various quantity surveyors on a large infrastructure project.
"The best thing about studying at NTU is… the pragmatic teaching complemented by a variety of site visits."
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