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Course: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

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Course Details

School: University of Westminster

Subject area: Quantity Surveying; Commercial Management; Construction Management; Construction Economics; Cost Management; Contract Administration; Procurement; Project Management (Construction); Built Environment; Sustainable Construction; Digital Construction

Level: Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons)

Degree duration: 3 years (full-time) or 4 years (sandwich with placement year / year abroad)

Degree intake date(s): September

Annual tuition fee: £17,000 (Annual tuition fee for 2025/2026. Always verify the most up-to-date fees directly with the university, especially for placement year/year abroad fees.)

*Note: The fees quoted above are subject to change by the course provider and are for guidance only. If your application is successful, a detailed breakdown of fees will be provided with your offer.

School: College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries (DCD). This Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) program is professionally focused, preparing students to confidently and effectively manage the commercial aspects of building and civil engineering projects across the property and construction industries. It is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), providing a clear pathway to becoming a certified quantity surveyor or commercial manager. The curriculum integrates early cost planning, procurement evaluation, tendering, estimating, contractual routes, project cost control, and commercial management. It introduces key theories and concepts of building design, building science, construction technology, the built environment, and digital construction, with a focus on sustainable and innovative practices. The course uses a project-based approach, exposing students to live and past construction projects, and offers options for a placement year in industry or a year abroad for international perspectives.
Graduates are highly sought after in the global construction industry due to their comprehensive skills in cost, contractual, and procurement management. Career options include: Professional Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Project Manager, Development Manager, Procurement Manager, Facilities Manager, Value and Risk Manager, Property Investment and Development, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Capital Allowances and Tax Consultant, and roles in surveying firms, property consultancies, construction companies, central government, local authorities, and large property-owning organizations. Graduates have secured roles at globally recognised companies such as AECOM, Arcadis, Ballymore, Galiford Try, Gleeds, Lendlease, Mace, Wilmott Dixon, Multiplex, Transport for London, and The Crown Estate. The RICS, CIOB, and CABE accreditations provide a clear route to chartered status.
The University of Westminster is one of the most international universities in the UK, fostering a diverse and global learning environment. It has four campuses in London, regularly voted the #1 student city, providing excellent access to professional networks, cultural experiences, and industry opportunities. The university boasts strong links to globally recognised companies such as the BBC, Sony, and the Financial Times (and specifically in construction, Great Portland Estates, Mace, Lendlease, etc.), enabling guest lectures, coursework case studies, and placement opportunities. Students benefit from learning from staff with substantial industry experience. The university offers practical experience opportunities including an optional year in industry or a year abroad.
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