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Merchiston Campus

Content

On the BSc Honours Quantity Surveying course students are taught by Chartered Surveyors who have extensive professional practice experience.

The course will allow you to learn the skills involved in design economics, procurement methods, cost planning and estimating, life cycle costing, measurement and quantification of construction work and contract management.

We have regular guest lectures from industry experts who talk about working examples of their projects, which will give you a real feel of how industry works. This strong link has resulted in students being in high demand from industry before they even graduate.

After graduating, you can find yourself managing the finances and contracts of high-profile construction projects worldwide.

Quantity surveyors are widely employed by QS consultancies, construction companies, specialist sub-contractors, local authorities, specialist tax consultants and house building companies.

Entry Requirements

2021 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBCC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at CCCC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For advanced entry you must have Advanced Highers at BBC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.