BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at University of Lancashire is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for graduate membership, meaning you'll study towards professional recognition in the surveying field.
Quantity Surveying requires an analytical mind and a problem-solving attitude. Take a look at our Quantity Surveying BSc & what this career path can offer you. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Building graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Building & Construction, see the sections below.
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
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)
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
This module introduces you to the principles of the construction methods used in, low rise construction in the UK. You'll look into the properties of materials used in construction.
This module aims to review key environmental and service requirements for building services systems in buildings. You'll examine design principles, analyse technical performance, and select components for utility services.
The module aims to introduce you to basic economic and management principles applied to construction.
This module will provide you with an introduction to the English Legal systems and the principles of legal reasoning applicable to precedent and statutory interpretation. It will help you gain an understanding of the settlement of disputes through the court structure, and the legal principles considered will be applied, particularly to the construction industry.
The module aims to develop key and degree-specific personal and professional competencies. This will support your subsequent years of study and your personal development.
The module aims to develop your understanding of the complex issues involved in a construction project. It provides the professional competencies which support your subsequent years of study and career.
This module will consider the provision of construction knowledge necessary to develop a greater awareness of the technology involved in the construction of framed buildings and multi-storey developments including a focus on material technology and structural analysis.
On this module you'll become critically aware of the cost implications of resource allocation in construction procurement. You'll look at the factors involved in the identification and pricing of construction work both at the tender stage and during the construction period.
The module aims to examine the contractual provisions which govern the administration and management of construction and engineering projects.
You'll receive an introduction to project management systems, through identification, co-ordination, integration and analysis of construction project resources. You'll investigate sustainable and safe approaches to construction in the planning and management of site activities and resources.
You will develop key competencies in the preparation of project documentation for construction projects, including the quantification of commercial projects using the rules of measurement. You will develop IT skills through the implementation of appropriate software packages.
This module is designed to develop your professional Quantity Surveying skills, you'll be introduced to the range of functions of the Quantity Surveyor. You'll develop analytical and problem solving skills in relation to realistic scenarios which allow you to function as the member of a multi disciplinary team in the workplace.
This module will focus on the role and responsibilities of becoming a project manager. You will learn leadership and organisation skills essential to the role and understand the range of operational activities including analytical monitoring and controlling techniques.
Analyse and appraise systems of financial management within the Construction Industry. This includes the compilation and assessment of claims, budgets and costing systems. Learn how construction performance can be planned, monitored and evaluated within an economic framework.
This module is designed to acquaint you with the overall concept of "a project" by considering its phases and constituent parts from inception to completion. The analysis and appraisal of the project will be considered in relation to the four aspects of Whole Life-Cycle Appraisal: Project Design Appraisal, Project Value Appraisal, Project Cost Appraisal and Project Environmental Impact Appraisal and in relation to new-build, refurbishment and regeneration projects.
This module will give you an understanding of business management concepts and the legal framework that construction businesses operate within. You will learn about the business environment and legal issues relating to the construction industry. You will also understand the ethical responsibilities of a construction professional.
You will complete an independent study using theoretical, experimental or investigative analysis (or a combination of these). The nature of dissertation is to challenge you to produce original work as solutions will not be readily available.
Concepts of total facilities management will be introduced and explored in this module. This course will place an emphasis on the development of a managerial role for the Building Profession working within corporate environments.
The module enables you to develop specialist knowledge required for Quantity Surveying. The aim is to advance understanding of essential practice-relevant issues such as codes of professional conduct, ethics, and practice management fundamentals.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
This course develops your analytical and problem-solving skills in quantity surveying and construction cost management. You'll usually begin with foundations in construction technology, built environment economics, and surveying fundamentals. In Year 2, you'll progress to project management, construction law and contracts, and core cost planning or building pathology studies. By Year 3, you'll specialise in areas such as sustainability, digital construction (BIM), or development, whilst also studying professional practice aligned with chartered-body standards. The course culminates in a dissertation or major project addressing real industry challenges. Throughout, you'll build towards the knowledge and competencies expected of construction professionals.
This course suits students with A-level qualifications or equivalent. Recent entrants typically held UCAS tariffs between 64 and 79 points. You should have a genuine interest in the built environment, cost management, and the commercial side of construction projects. The course prepares you for professional practice as a quantity surveyor, combining technical knowledge with practical workplace skills.
Across Building & Construction courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 85% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows graduates in this field earn £27,500–£35,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £32,300–£45,600 after five years. These figures reflect the national graduate labour market, not a guaranteed salary. Your RICS accreditation opens pathways to chartered surveyor status and roles in quantity surveying, project management, and construction consultancy.
University of Lancashire is a university based on its Main Campus. This BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree is delivered full-time over 3 years, taught in English. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership, and the university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body with degrees that are nationally recognised.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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What Building & Construction graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £24,000 – £34,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £29,500 | £25,500 – £35,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £28,500 – £45,500 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
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.
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.
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15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Building & Construction courses at the same study level.
Compared with 261 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
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: 50; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
How Building & Construction graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping 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.
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Where Building & Construction graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
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 LtdThe essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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.
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.1 out of 10: NSS 87.1% · in work or study 85% · continued 70%.
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HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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International tuition is £17,325 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
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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.
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.
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