Content

Quantity Surveying manages the economics of built environment projects throughout the entire building lifecycle, from initial design to construction, and on the cost of the building in use.

Year 1:
Building Technology, Built Environment Communications and Scholarship Skills, Surveying Methods, Introduction to Construction Profession, Economics for the Built Environment, Detailing and Specification.

Year 2:
Management for the Built Environment, Measurement, Value and Cost Studies (Cost Planning), Environment and Services, Building Structure and Technology, Law and Procurement.

Year 3:
Management for the Built Environment, Research Methods, Value and Cost Studies (Contractors’ Estimating), Measurement, Commercial and Contract Administration. 1 option from Industrial Placement, Exchange Programme, Simulated Professional Practice.

Year 4:
Dissertation, Value and Cost Studies (Post Contract Cost Control), Construction Management, Measurement. 1 option from Advanced Construction Technology or Introduction to Energy Industry.

Entry Requirements

2021 entry requirements:
4 Highers at BBCC (BCC or CCCC for widening access entry) including English or another English based subject plus Maths or a science subject at National 5 if not held at Higher.