Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management including Foundation Year
Play your part in developing the infrastructure of tomorrow. Hone your skills and gain vital knowledge for a career in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
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Key Course Details
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UCAS Code
KK24
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Start Date
September
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Location
Pontypridd
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Campus Code
A
Fees
Home students
£9,535*
International students
£16,200*
- Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.
Quantity surveyors understand all aspects of construction, are in high demand and earn attractive salaries. They are the financial managers of the construction industry and need to manage costs effectively whilst considering quality, sustainability and the needs of the client. It is a rewarding and well-paid career.
DESIGNED FOR
Studying Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at USW will give you the necessary skills and adaptability required in an increasingly dynamic sector. We accept students straight from school, and those who have significant experience working within the Built Environment wanting to extend their knowledge and job prospects.
Accredited by
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Career Paths
- Contractor Quantity Surveyor
- Professional Quantity Surveyor
- Commercial Manager
- Estimator
- Cost Manager
Skills taught
- Communication
- Problem solving
- IT digital skills
- Working with others
- Employability
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Course Highlights
Module Overview
On this course you will gain the skills to manage the range of tasks involved in quantity surveying, learning to develop commercial acumen, think independently, and practice sought-after quantity surveying skills such as Measurement, Estimating, Procurement, Tendering & Contract Management Practice.
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Application of Mathematical Skills
- Essential Engineering Skills
- Engineering Project
- Foundation Engineering Principles
- English for Engineering (optional)
- An Introduction to the Construction Industry (optional)
Built Environment Law
The purpose of this module is to enable students to appreciate the wide range of laws applicable to the UK construction industry and the built environment
Built Environment Economics
This module is designed to introduce the general economy and the Built Environment economy to help them begin to develop a holistic view of economic activity and economic theory:
Built Environment Principles
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the Built Environment and the impact that construction has upon it.
Digital Technologies
During this module students gain experience of using several different technologies to Survey, Draw, Measure and Analyse.
Technology includes 3D Laser Scanner, Laser Measurer, Drone and VR (Virtual Reality) headsets.
Development and Society
The module explores the ways in which space and the built environment evolve over time. It considers how development is constrained and challenged through social, political and geographical processes.
Construction Technology
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques used for the major components of domestic dwellings.
Measurement
Students will gain an understanding of the technique of measurement (from drawn information) and its application into Bills of Quantities as used by various members of the Project Team.
Project Finance
Study of the factors that affect the construction cost of a development site. Students gain knowledge of tendering and estimating; basic rate build-ups and composite rate calculations relating to projects.
Contract Management Practice
This module aims to develop student understanding of Contact Administration procedures related to the Management of Construction Contracts in Practice during pre and post-contract stages.
BIM & Data Management
Students are introduced to Building Information modelling( BIM) and Common Data Environment, and will use software packages involved within a BIM Project from Design through Construction and through its Occupancy.
Project Management and Professional Practice
This module content is designed to develop knowledge of project management and professional practice, providing the ability to apply these in several differing scenarios within the sector.
Advanced Construction Technology
Consolidate knowledge of construction technology of the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques extending their understanding for the major components of commercial high-rise buildings.
Students can take a Sandwich year and go on placement in Industry.
Built Environment Dissertation
This module will enable the student to undertake a detailed, research project relevant to their chosen subject area.
Construction Cost Management
This module will develop students' understanding of the cost management process and analyse the techniques that are available to ensure a construction project's financial success throughout its life cycle.
Commercial Management and Enterprise
Students undertake industry-linked challenge-based learning linked to commercial management as well as aiming to enhance management and business skills in the context of construction and development.
Sustainability and Decarbonisation for the Built Environment
This module aims to develop an understanding of the issues involved within environmental sustainability and the built environment.
Advanced Measurement
This module requires the student to undertake measurement of a more advanced nature (roofing, reinforced concrete, foundations/groundworks, masonry inter alia) in accordance with NRM2 measurement rules.
Course Highlights
How you’ll learn
The Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management degree is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
You will get the chance to participate in site visits to local companies, allowing you to see how theory is applied in a professional setting. You will work independently to prepare for classes and complete project work.
We don’t believe you can learn vital skills like analytical decision making and problem solving by just reading about them. That’s why we offer practical activities that help you understand and apply theory you learn in lectures.
Assessments will involve examinations, coursework and problem-based exercises taught using real-life scenarios.
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Teaching staff
The The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management offers an Open-Door policy, whereby students have access to staff at all times. We also offer a Personal Academic Coach for each of our students for the duration of their studies.
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Placements
We recommend you spend a year working in the construction industry as part of your degree. During this sandwich year, you’ll get hands-on experience that will make you a more attractive candidate to employers and will inform your studies in your final year.
Our dedicated careers placement officer can assist you in finding placements during the holidays.
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Facilities
For added experience, you’ll use industry-standard facilities on campus. These include computing laboratories with engineering software such as Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Autodesk QTO, CostX, Synchro, and Navisworks.
You will also be introduced to the latest digital technologies such as drones, thermal imaging, Virtual and Augmented Reality.
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98%
of USW Built Environment and Civil Engineering graduates are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduation
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
UCAS points: 48 (or above)
Typical qualification requirements:
- A Level: DD to exclude General Studies
- BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: CC
- Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
Additional requirements include:
The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
International applications welcomed:
We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages.
English language requirements
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.
Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.
If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.
If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.
Contextual offers
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.
USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.
We're here to help
Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch, and we'd love to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.
Fees and Funding
£9,535
per year*£16,200
per year*Additional Costs
Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of stationery, printing, or equipment during your foundation year. For costs after you progress to year 1 of your degree programme, please see the list below.
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University Quality Assurance
At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.
If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.
How to apply
All applications for full-time undergraduate courses or foundation degrees should be made via UCAS. Take the next step: Apply through UCAS. You can apply to us directly for all part-time undergraduate courses, if you’re seeking advanced entry or you’re an international student. To apply directly, please choose the application form below for your preferred start date and mode of study (full-time or part-time.)
Advanced entry
If you already have a relevant qualification or experience related to the course you're applying for, you may be eligible to start at a later stage of the course. For example, students from partner colleges can ‘top up’ their qualifications to a degree by joining us in Year Two or Year Three of a course. This process is known as ‘advanced entry’, you can apply directly to the University for 'advanced entry' using the application forms provided above.
International admissions
International applicants can apply to us directly. If the University has an in-country team in your region, your application will be assigned to them for assistance.
