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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Construction Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Construction at De Montfort University. You'll study across core theory, research methods, applied practice and specialist options, culminating in an independent project that demonstrates your professional capabilities.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
85%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Become equipped to design sustainable, future-ready buildings on this accredited course that blends ethical practices, cutting-edge skills, and live projects, preparing you for a rewarding career addressing global environmental challenges. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Construction is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at De Montfort University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Building & Construction, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.5
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent89
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent85
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent80
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Sustainable Building Principles
Module details
Fundamental understanding of sustainable and regenerative buildings. Introduces sustainable development in relation to technical design of buildings and planning of the built environment, and the impact of current design trends in reducing environmental footprints. Explores main reasons behind sustainable principles, including relevant regulations, standards, technologies, materials, users' comfort and assessment tools. Introduces key concepts in physical and social sustainability principles app
- Building Technology 1
Module details
Explores sustainable construction technology concepts within the built environment. Includes introduction to technological themes in relation to construction, structure, materials and environment. Introduces range of concepts and intuitive levels of understanding in building science. Concepts of structural principles discussed through case studies. Various forms of structural systems investigated. Energy rating together with basic structural principles and construction materials introduced as ap
- Professional Quantity Surveying Skills and Management
Module details
Explores the role of the quantity surveyor within the construction industry and construction team. Introduces the concept of professionalism, and core practices of inclusivity, teamworking, data management responsibilities to client and public. Introduces issues related to taking-off quantities and cost planning, sustainable development, use of technology in the quantity surveying profession, and development of understanding of everyday issues related to professional practice. Explores the regul
- Economics of Construction
Module details
Learn to quantify the cost of small scale buildings using industry measurement guidelines. Develop understanding of measurement principles, within an understanding of procurement processes. Learn about construction cost control and how to manage cost and risk during the construction process. Introduces techniques required to measure, quantify and estimate the cost of construction work. Read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to buildings to assist with estimation, planning and sup
Year 2 4 modules
- Finance and Costing
Module details
Learn the techniques required to estimate the cost of construction work. Drawing from knowledge gained in the first year, read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to construction projects in order to assist with estimation, planning and supervisory activities. Establish estimated costs associated with the acquisition of materials, labour, and machines on construction sites, together with the application of relevant overhead costs and margins. Introduces monitoring techniques for bu
- Project Management Practice
Module details
Introduces topics related to the principles of project management practice and the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the construction industry. Explores knowledge areas in project management, building economics management, quality control, resource management, risk management, project procurement and professional practice. Contextualises these practice-based concepts to develop understanding of everyday issues related to professional practice within the UK construction industry. Deve
- Building Technology 2
Module details
Extends understanding of how buildings perform environmentally, through drawn analysis and proposal of buildings. Introduces range of concepts related to the technology of construction and sustainability, providing full understanding of current and innovative building technologies, materials and systems used in high performance buildings. Emphasis placed on understanding of basic building design, construction standards, surveying and environmental issues often related to sustainable building pri
- Methods of Measurement
Module details
Provides and develops building surveying skills using appropriate measurement methods and technologies. Designed to improve numerical and analytical skills and to ensure understanding of construction measurement through practical examples. Exposes to the principles behind measurement and an understanding of the New Rules of Measurement required in carrying out a proper measurement of building works. Introduces the concept of reading and interpreting drawings and quantities take-off required to e
Year 3 4 modules
- Contract, Law and Procurement
Module details
Introduces the general principles of the administration of construction-related contracts and their application to industry-related situations. Learn about the legal framework within which the construction industry sits, relevant legislation, legal processes, contracts, procurement routes, and statutory applications necessary for ethical practice. Further explore and differentiate the principal types of procurement systems and associated contracts, and contract law used in the building industry;
- Quantity Surveying Practice
Module details
Develop the ability to interpret differing client needs and be able to develop relevant procurement strategies for differing clients and building types. Explore differing construction related contracts and their relationship to controlling risk and quality control to gain a holistic view of the building process. Gain understanding of the processes and techniques used to evaluate cost and its management, the concept of risk and value management of construction and property activities explored wit
- Dissertation
Module details
Provides the opportunity to engage in a detailed independent study of a self-chosen topic that is relevant to the built environment. Develops ability to manage a project with predetermined objectives; pursue it with logic, rigour and depth; and present the study in an appropriate manner. Final submission may take any of the following formats: written dissertation; written analytical case studies (with supporting material drawings, photographs etc.); drawings and/or models with written explanatio
- Integrated Project
Module details
Designed to develop understanding of the key professional relationships between the various disciplines involved in the management of construction projects. Achieved and tested through responding to a design brief for adaptation and extension of an existing building. Design proposal requires synthesis of previous learning in one major project that combines core areas of architectural technology, quantity surveying and construction, embracing sustainability and regenerative design principles, tec
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you to design sustainable, future-ready buildings by blending ethical practices with cutting-edge skills and live projects. You'll usually start with foundations in construction technology, built environment economics, and surveying and measurement. In Year 2, you'll progress to project management, construction law and contracts, then choose a stream core, cost planning for quantity surveying or building pathology for building surveying. Year 3 focuses on specialist options such as sustainability, digital construction (BIM) and real estate development, alongside professional practice aligned with chartered-body competencies and a dissertation or major project addressing a live industry problem.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're analytical and detail-oriented, with a genuine interest in how buildings are constructed, costed and managed. You should be comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets, and fascinated by the intersection of sustainability, design and commerce. This course will feel collaborative, you'll work on live projects alongside peers, and rigorous, requiring you to think critically about feasibility and environmental impact. You'll thrive if you're motivated by solving concrete problems within the built environment, and if you're drawn to a career that combines technical expertise with professional responsibility.
Careers & job market
National graduate outcomes for Building & Construction courses show that 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their degree, with 85% of those working in highly skilled roles. Graduate earnings nationally range from £27,500–£35,000 at the 15-month mark, rising to £32,300–£45,600 after five years. Your RICS accreditation opens pathways to chartered surveyor status, quantity surveying practices, project management, and roles across construction, property and facilities management, both in the UK and internationally.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is studied full-time over 3 years at De Montfort University, a public university founded in 1992. Teaching is in English. The degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership and is a nationally recognised UK degree. The university received a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entry112 UCAS points, BBC at A Level, DMM at typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
AccreditationRICS
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
PlacementPublished placement option
Optional placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysOpen Days - Book your place
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS points, BBC at A Level, DMM at. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent95% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 64 - 79 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check De Montfort University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| an Access course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesDDDA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeK242quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code K242). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask De Montfort University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at De Montfort University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All De Montfort University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
undergraduate students with household income £50,000 or less
Check eligibility →students with household income £50,000 or less
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Building & Construction graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £23,000 | £23,000 – £27,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £17,000 – £25,000 | 50 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £21,000 – £33,000 | 90 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
85%
in work or further study 15 months on
65%
in highly skilled work or study
80%
continue past their first year
65%
find their work meaningful
50%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in building & construction · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Building & Construction nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000
£27,500 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£21,000
£25,925 – £36,600After 5 years LEO
£27,500
£32,300 – £45,600national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,000 – £47,500
National figures for Building & Construction graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
85 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working10% working and studying0% in further study65% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Building & Construction courses at the same study level.
This course £27,500Peer median £37,500Middle 50% £32,000–£45,500
5th percentile
Compared with 261 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
University of the Highlands and IslandsBSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment (Graduate Apprenticeship)£27,500London Metropolitan UniversityBSc (Hons) Building Surveying£27,000Nottingham Trent UniversityBA (Hons) Costume Design and Construction£27,000Oxford Brookes UniversityBA (Hons) Architecture£28,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 70; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Building & Construction graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Building & Construction courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes85%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Building & Construction graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Construction firms
- Surveying practices
- Property developers
- Local authorities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Building & Construction graduates.
Building SurveyorAltura SearchBuilding EstimatorBuilding Careers UK LtdBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerWe Recruit Group LtdBuilding SurveyorBennett and Game Recruitment LTDBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerCarrieraBuilding Services EngineerBowdon Associates LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £23,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.5 out of 10: NSS 89.4% · in work or study 85% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
De Montfort University
All students23,155
International31.8%
Aged 25+27.3%
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
Students67,475
Aged 25+33.9%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around De Montfort University
4,747 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1557Public Order 619Anti Social Behaviour 570Shoplifting 499Criminal Damage Arson 362
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Building & Construction right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to De Montfort University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by De Montfort University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check De Montfort University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with De Montfort University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 64 - 79 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by De Montfort University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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