London South Bank University

Quantity Surveying (Top up) BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Complete your degree, open new doors Not everyone takes the same route into university, and that’s ok. Whether you’ve completed a HND and want to top-up to a full degree, or you’ve completed two years of Quantity Surveying elsewhere and are ready to finish your degree with us, then look no further. This course gives you the opportunity to complete your journey and achieve your goals.

In your top-up year, you’ll study third year modules from our Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) degree, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and practical skills demanded in the quantity surveying field. If you’re looking for a professional level job in the construction industry, quantity surveying - making sure projects meet legal and quality standards, and that clients get value for money - is ideal. There is currently a shortage of quantity surveyors, so you’ll always be in demand.

You’ll study a strong core of technology, alongside contract administration and project management. We’ll make sure that you understand organisational structure and cost control too, as these are essential skills for quantity surveyors. On the degree course you will have access to our top of the range facilities including the Building Information Modelling (BIM) Centre.

The centre acts as a hub for innovation, networking among practice experts and the general promotion of adopting Building Information Modelling (BIM) principals and its integrated software's for example, students on this course will learn estimating software's like Cost-X and Cato. CostX is essentially an all-in-one streamlined state-of-the-art software for Quantity Surveyors. The teaching staff are leading practitioners in their fields (both in academia and industry), so everything we do is industry relevant.

Inspiring guest speakers from renowned construction organisation and consultancy companies will give you further industry insight and build your professional connections.

Key highlights

  • Third-year modules covering technology, contract administration and project management
  • Develops organisational structure and cost control skills for quantity surveyors
  • Access to a dedicated Building Information Modelling (BIM) Centre
  • Hands-on training in estimating software including CostX and Cato
  • Taught by leading practitioners from academia and industry
  • Guest speakers from construction and consultancy firms build professional connections

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with all skills at 5.5 or above

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000
  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Cost Consultant
  • Commercial Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Estimator
  • Project Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £20,780

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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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