Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Once you have completed your Foundation Year, you'll join a course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) • Gain the ideal preparation for a demanding, responsible and rewarding career as a chartered quantity surveyor • Develop a broad and sound understanding of the scientific, technological, professional, legal and management skills related to key areas of quantity surveying • Choose a course designed in close collaboration with employers and aligned to professional practice in the industry • Take an optional work placement between stages two and three – you will gain valuable experience in developing the skills and knowledge employers are looking for • Top 5 for assessment and feedback - BSc (Hons) Construction Management and BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, National Student Survey 2025
Key highlights
- Accredited by RICS, CIOB and CICES after the Foundation Year
- Prepares you for a career as a chartered quantity surveyor
- Covers technological, legal, professional and management skills in quantity surveying
- Designed in close collaboration with employers and aligned to industry practice
- Optional work placement between stages two and three
- Top 5 for assessment and feedback, National Student Survey 2025
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to H…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Chartered quantity surveyor
- Commercial manager
- Cost consultant
- Contracts manager
- Estimator
- Project manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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