Quantity Surveying - MSc
Birmingham City University
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Overview On our MSc Quantity Surveying degree, you will learn how to add value to projects through demonstrating excellent knowledge and skills in managing cost and information, advancing practices and procedures, and managing risk effectively. This course is aimed at both cognate graduates with a background in architecture, engineering, construction and real estate as well as non-cognate graduates working in construction or interested in taking advantage of the excellent job opportunities in ...Read more

Overview On our MSc Quantity Surveying degree, you will learn how to add value to projects through demonstrating excellent knowledge and skills in managing cost and information, advancing practices and procedures, and managing risk effectively. This course is aimed at both cognate graduates with a background in architecture, engineering, construction and real estate as well as non-cognate graduates working in construction or interested in taking advantage of the excellent job opportunities in the sector but have no built environment degree, qualification or experience. Non-cognate graduates from any discipline can undertake the MSc Quantity Surveying as a conversion Master’s course en route to becoming a chartered Quantity Surveyor. The course will also equip cognate graduates and professionals in architecture, engineering and construction with the skills to become industry leaders in the management of project costs. What's covered in this course? Accredited by RICS, CIOB and CABE, this course will develop your skills in cost and commercial management, whole life costing approaches, law and contract, risk modelling, project management and sustainability as well as business development, critical thinking, problem-solving and team collaboration. Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Building Information Management are embedded in the course for integrated project delivery and BIM cost management. Our Quantity Surveying postgraduates are highly sought-after and have secured positions with companies such as KIER, Balfour Beatty, Vinci, Gleeds, Turner & Townsend, Colas Rail, as well as working on major infrastructure projects such as HS2 and Crossrail.

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43/91
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23rd
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103rd
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Celeste
05 Dec 25

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Nomcebo
19 Nov 25

The deadlines for the assignments but i like how the lectures support and help..Read more

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Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject.

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£10,350 per year

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£18,970 per year

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£18,970 per year

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Birmingham City University
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