Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea

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3 Years

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Our Quantity Surveying programme offers a blend of intellectual stimulation and practical application to prepare you for a rewarding career in this field. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing construction projects, ensuring they run smoothly from start to finish. Our course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, making you a competent graduate ready for the professional world.The construction industry is evolving rapidly, with technology and integrated ...Read more

Our Quantity Surveying programme offers a blend of intellectual stimulation and practical application to prepare you for a rewarding career in this field. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing construction projects, ensuring they run smoothly from start to finish. Our course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, making you a competent graduate ready for the professional world.The construction industry is evolving rapidly, with technology and integrated delivery becoming increasingly important. Our programme is developed in collaboration with industry experts and professional bodies including the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC). These partnerships ensure that our curriculum meets the current demands and needs of the industry.The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing you with professional recognition and enhancing your employability. Throughout the course, you will engage in modules that focus on creative problem-solving and collaborative working. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including cost management, procurement, measurement and quantification, risk management, and design economics.You will also gain expertise in areas such as contracts, cost planning, and estimating. The course emphasizes the importance of financial skills, legal skills, managerial skills, and communicative skills, which are crucial for managing construction projects from project inception to completion.In addition to classroom learning, the course offers practical experiences, including work placements that allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. This industry experience is invaluable, providing you with insights into professional practice and helping you build a network of industry contacts.By the end of the programme, you will be well-prepared to take on roles within key areas within the construction industry and make a significant impact in the field of quantity surveying.Join us and embark on a journey that will challenge and inspire you, preparing you for a successful career in one of the most dynamic and essential sectors of the economy.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
117th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Building graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Building graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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jean-paul
23 Feb 24

i feel the university has a lot to learn about, how the courses are structured and presented. i feel a more hands on approach for students would be beneficial. I would like to..Read more

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Jordan
05 Dec 23

It's a modern facility with great spaces to work in..Read more

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96 Grades / Points required

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

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Business Studies
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Information & Communication technology
19%
Biology
12%
English Literature
9%
Geography
9%
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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,500 per year

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£13500 Per year

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Latest Quantity Surveying reviews

Quantity Surveying
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jean-paul
23 Feb 24
Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
i feel the university has a lot to learn about, how the courses are structured and presented. i feel a more hands on approach for students would be beneficial. I would like to...
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Jordan
05 Dec 23
Quantity Surveying HND
It's a modern facility with great spaces to work in...
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has three main campuses in southwest Wales – Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter –...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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