BSc (Hons)

Quantity Surveying

Teaching & Learning

The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.

What you'll learn

An introduction to law in relation to the built environment covering the torts and contract law in its simplest form. You will gain an understanding of the legal concepts associated with construction practices as well as those in the professional areas.
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 will also develop the ability to understand and interpret construction drawings.
Explore the concept of building design and how this is considered in cost management during the design process.
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.
Develop knowledge of the tender processes in construction contract for selection of a contractor. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the key processes of valuation and certification during the post-contract stage of the project life cycle.
An introduction to law in relation to the built environment covering the torts and contract law in its simplest form. You will gain an understanding of the legal concepts associated with construction practices as well as those in the professional areas.
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 will also develop the ability to understand and interpret construction drawings.
Explore the concept of building design and how this is considered in cost management during the design process.
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.
Develop knowledge of the tender processes in construction contract for selection of a contractor. You will also gain a thorough understanding of the key processes of valuation and certification during the post-contract stage of the project life cycle.

What you'll learn

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 will examine the behaviour of structural and non-structural elements and how they are assembled to comply with statutory and functional requirements.
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 will develop important skills that will prepare you for industrial placement and your early and long-term career.
Examine the processes involved in the production of a take-off and bill of quantities. You will also look at alternative procurement methods for domestic housing.
Develop an understanding of the many different forms of construction contract that are in use around the world and the industry currently. You will address the main areas of cost, quality and time within a project and how these are dealt with under the terms of the contracts.
Experience a project-based environment that represents working practices common to professional practice. You will gain practical experience of performing in your own professional role within a team, and you will develop an understanding of your role within the process of team development.
Designed for part-time students who are employed in a related field, you will work individually collating and reflecting on evidence from your workplace. You will reflect on your experience and performance, identifying areas for improvement.
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 will examine the behaviour of structural and non-structural elements and how they are assembled to comply with statutory and functional requirements.
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 will develop important skills that will prepare you for industrial placement and your early and long-term career.
Examine the processes involved in the production of a take-off and bill of quantities. You will also look at alternative procurement methods for domestic housing.
Develop an understanding of the many different forms of construction contract that are in use around the world and the industry currently. You will address the main areas of cost, quality and time within a project and how these are dealt with under the terms of the contracts.
Experience a project-based environment that represents working practices common to professional practice. You will gain practical experience of performing in your own professional role within a team, and you will develop an understanding of your role within the process of team development.
Designed for part-time students who are employed in a related field, you will work individually collating and reflecting on evidence from your workplace. You will reflect on your experience and performance, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll learn

Evaluate various issues that shape the built environment, including the implication 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.
Working as part of a team, you will apply your knowledge, understanding and appreciation to a real-life construction project to analyse working designs, construction and managerial problems and develop logical, workable, cost-effective low-carbon solutions.
Examine the key legal issues that impact on 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 problem close to your heart and produce a piece of written work that may be worthy of publication.
You will reflect on your performance in the workplace, and prepare and present a case study as an oral presentation and written submission.
Evaluate various issues that shape the built environment, including the implication 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.
Working as part of a team, you will apply your knowledge, understanding and appreciation to a real-life construction project to analyse working designs, construction and managerial problems and develop logical, workable, cost-effective low-carbon solutions.
Examine the key legal issues that impact on 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 problem close to your heart and produce a piece of written work that may be worthy of publication.
You will reflect on your performance in the workplace, and prepare and present a case study as an oral presentation and written submission.

This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.

Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.