Degree Apprenticeship: BSc (Hons)

Construction Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyors are the cost managers of the construction industry. You will learn how Quantity Surveyors organise, control and manage the costing of projects, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), Contracts and Construction Law, Construction Technology and Project Management. You will do this from the perspective of a Construction Quantity Surveyor to help understand the context of a contractor or developer.

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Construction Quantity Surveyor

Course Overview

  • Attendance


    Part Time
  • Duration


    3.5 Years**
  • Venue


    City Campus
  • Cost


    Fees for the course will be a maximum of £18,000*

You will undertake individual and group assessments and develop core skills. With your excellent analytical, arithmetic and IT abilities, we will help you develop as an innovative team player with the problem solving and transferable skills needed to succeed. Studying this course will provide you with the confidence and skills to tackle difficult contractual situations and negotiations, as well as an industry perspective on contemporary issues in the field.

Strong career themes run throughout all levels of the course which allows contextualisation to meet the needs of your business.

*For more information about funding for degree apprenticeships please visit the gov.uk website. 

**This does not include the time to complete EPA.

what modules can i study?

Modules studied on the programme:

Level 5 Core Modules 

  • Construction Technology
  • Construction Communications and Application
  • Construction Project Management
  • Contract Practice
  • Measurement
  • Management and Site Practice

Level 6 Core Modules

  • Dissertation (40 Credits) 
  • Commercial Construction Management 
  • BIM Process and Philosophy 
  • Issues in Construction Law 
  • Experiential Learning 6

Essential information

This is a three and a half year course, starting in January every year. It combines blended learning of on-the-job practical training with integrated academic learning. This blended approach is designed to be adaptable and flexible with a combination of face-to-face university teaching, online learning research and reflective practice and assessment.

The experiential learning section of the course focuses on the student’s workplace and specific areas of project work they are undertaking. This is linked to the membership requirements of appropriate professional bodies, helping the apprentice work towards the End Point Assessment for the Degree Apprenticeship. The employer is also expected to engage with all sections of study to help the student progress through their training.

Level 4 qualification in a construction-related subject, preferably quantity surveying related.

For students without formal qualifications, learning gained from work experience will be considered.

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English.

To be in relevant employment with full support of the employer to attain the End Point Assessment.

Please note applications are submitted through the relevant employer, not directly from applicants.

Before starting an apprenticeship, applicants will be required to sign a “Commitment Statement” which details key information regarding the apprenticeship such as learning requirements, responsibilities of the apprentice, employer and university, assessments, delivery schedule, etc, some of which are detailed below. Further information on this, and general apprentice admissions requirements, may be sought from the Apprenticeships Team:

This is a three and a half year course, starting in January every year. It combines blended learning of on-the-job practical training with integrated academic learning. This blended approach is designed to be adaptable and flexible with a combination of face-to-face university teaching, online learning research and reflective practice and assessment.

The experiential learning section of the course focuses on the student’s workplace and specific areas of project work they are undertaking. This is linked to the membership requirements of appropriate professional bodies, helping the apprentice work towards the End Point Assessment for the Degree Apprenticeship. The employer is also expected to engage with all sections of study to help the student progress through their training.

Level 4 qualification in a construction-related subject, preferably quantity surveying related.

For students without formal qualifications, learning gained from work experience will be considered.

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English.

To be in relevant employment with full support of the employer to attain the End Point Assessment.

Please note applications are submitted through the relevant employer, not directly from applicants.

Before starting an apprenticeship, applicants will be required to sign a “Commitment Statement” which details key information regarding the apprenticeship such as learning requirements, responsibilities of the apprentice, employer and university, assessments, delivery schedule, etc, some of which are detailed below. Further information on this, and general apprentice admissions requirements, may be sought from the Apprenticeships Team:

Information for employers

Employer benefits

  • Meet the unique needs of your business – with degree apprentices learning at work, they are able to develop the knowledge and occupational competencies demanded by specific job roles and meet the unique needs of your business
  • Fill your higher-level skills gaps – higher-level skills are vital to business performance and economic growth. Through degree apprenticeships you can fill your higher-level skills gaps efficiently and effectively by tailoring the learning
  • Develop existing staff – you can develop your existing staff by allowing them to undertake a degree apprenticeship or enabling them to work with a degree apprentice in the workforce, through mentoring opportunities and more

employer requirements

  • Every apprenticeship must have an Apprenticeship Agreement. This is a contract of service between the apprentice and the employer, confirming the apprenticeship and the standard being undertaken. This will be supplemented by a ‘Statement of Commitment’ signed by the employer, provider, and apprentice, setting out the expectations, roles and responsibility of each party involved in the apprenticeship
  • Apprentices must be employed and paid at least a minimum wage appropriate to their age and job role
  • You will be responsible for recruitment of degree apprenticeships. However, we can work with you to promote your opportunities via our website
  • You will allow apprentices paid off the job time to allow them to fully complete the requirements of the apprenticeship
  • Apprentices are required to undergo structured work experience to work towards the requirements set in the apprenticeship standard
  • Apprentices require a supervisor for the duration of their apprenticeship who will oversee their development, and co-ordinate with the university

Funding

Organisations with a wage bill in excess of £3 million can fund the course fees using their Apprenticeship Levy.

If you are a non-levy paying organisation the government will co-fund your apprenticeship training by contributing 95% of the costs and you will pay the remaining 5% of costs.

For further information on apprenticeship funding visit the Government website.

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