BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University

This module introduces the fundamentals of law in relation to the built environment, covering tort and contract law in its simplest form. You'll gain an understanding of the legal concepts associated with construction practices, as well as those in professional areas. We'll explore the regulations that govern the construction profession and examine various forms of contract and their impact on works. You'll address these themes with a focus on specific cohorts, and you'll have the opportunity to

Discover the importance of recording, presenting, and manipulating data in a formal, standardised manner, as used and understood by all professionals in the construction industry.

An introduction to the construction methods, techniques, and technical detailing involved in the construction of small-scale domestic buildings. You'll also develop the ability to understand and interpret construction drawings.

Explore the concept of building design and how this is considered and estimated in cost management during the design process. During this module, you'll identify how building costs are incurred and how various data is captured, manipulated and made available to the industry. You'll also examine and evaluate the risks associated with different sources of building costs and economic data. Upon completion, you'll be able to describe the reliability of forecasting using current sources.

Measurement is the cornerstone of the quantity surveyor. Looking at best practice and current methods of measurement, this module will take you on a journey through all the elements of measurement.

In this module, you'll examine how contractors are selected, the principles behind their choice, and the ethical considerations in their assessment for selection. You'll gain an overview of different procurement routes, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages, and learn how to identify the most appropriate routes for specific projects. You'll also explore the principles of contract valuation, addressing the mechanisms for undertaking them effectively. Since valuation is important to cont

This module introduces you to a project-based environment that reflects working practices common in professional settings. You'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience by performing your professional role within a multidisciplinary team. You'll learn best practices to manage people, information, systems, and processes - essential skills for organising any project. This experience will help you develop a deeper understanding of your own role in the team development process.

Discover the concepts, philosophies, technologies, and software applications supporting the processes and mechanisms employed in digital and collaborative working systems within the construction, built environment, and allied industries.

Learn to understand, translate, and evaluate the project environment and recognise the potential to positively influence the successful development, delivery, and final outcome of the project. You'll develop important skills that prepare you for your industrial placement and career.

Examine the processes involved in the production of a take-off and bill of quantities. You'll also look at alternative procurement methods for domestic housing.

Develop an understanding of the many different forms of construction contract that are used around the world and in the industry currently. You'll address the main areas of cost, quality, and time within a project and how these are dealt with under the terms of the contracts.

Gain an understanding of the principles, techniques, and processes involved in the design and construction of buildings (high-rise buildings and structures), especially at large, commercial, and advanced scales. You'll examine the behaviour of structural and non-structural elements and how they are assembled to comply with statutory and functional requirements.

Designed for part-time students who are employed in a related field, you'll work individually, collating and reflecting on evidence from your workplace. You'll reflect on your experience and performance, identifying areas for improvement.

Evaluate various issues that shape the built environment, including the implications of BIM technologies, ethical professional practice, sustainability, emerging procurement methods, and management business failure.

Gain in-depth knowledge of economic and financial drivers of commercial management, control, and decision making within the organisation, and develop a critical awareness of the effects of the wider economy on the commercial decision making in construction organisations.

In this module, you'll analyse a range of design, technical and managerial challenges in relation to a complex construction project and develop appropriate solutions. Your assessment will include both an individual and a group component. In the group component, you'll collaborate and role-play as part of a construction company team. Your goal will be to bid for and win a design and build contract for a large building. The project will require you to consider all aspects of construction, includin

Examine the key legal issues that impact construction contracts and procurement arrangements, including the legal difficulties that can arise in construction contracts, how they can be avoided, and how they might be resolved once they have materialised.

This is your opportunity to research in detail a topic you're passionate about and produce a piece of written work that may be worthy of publication.