Quantity Surveying, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)
This quantity surveying degree apprenticeship teaches you about cost and project management, contract management and law, commercial awareness and ethics in the construction and property industries
Via the course modules, you'll gain practical skills relating to construction technology and sustainability, health and safety and measurement. There is also a final-year project, which is designed to build your skills in research data collection, problem-solving and analysis.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. It leads to an end point assessment to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. The course enables you to work alongside studying, so you gain relevant experience in the industry as well as having a degree.
You must be employed full-time in an appropriate apprenticeship role to be eligible for this course.
Degree apprenticeship
Applications are made through the apprenticeships programme.
UCAS points
112 (full requirements below)
Course/institution codes
K242
School
Location
Duration
4,5-5 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
You will be taught by renowned experts both professional and academic with varied specialisms in the field of construction, property and surveying practices. Classes are held within the world-class facilities of Stockwell Street and taught in small numbers to maximise your contact time with tutors. As an apprentice in the School of Design, you will be a member of a larger creative community which includes Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Built Environment.
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Entry requirements
Typical offer
- 112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
- In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
For entry: applicants with professional qualifications and/or four years of full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from courses of this degree.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
Lectures usually are attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. Apprentices also take part in shared /collaborative modules with students attending the built environment courses, providing a perfect opportunity to develop skills through group work. These classes are taken with workshops and lab sessions working in smaller groups of students.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you are also expected to dedicate time to self-study. This may involve further reading and research, preparing coursework and presentations, and preparing for tests and exams. Our facilities are designed to support you in these activities.
You can use Stockwell Street Library and online resources to support further reading and research.
In addition, during the week you can also:
- Attend guest lectures from industry experts
- Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
- Join student societies.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 72 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 228 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
The course fees are shared between government and employers. Visit our degree apprenticeships pages to find out how the cost of your course is met.
Other costs
Site visits and field trips form an integral part of the learning process, allowing you to put theory into practice. For site visits and field trips, you will need to pay your own travel and subsistence costs.
Trips: Any compulsory field trips are funded by the school. Trips organised by the Architecture team are not compulsory, but you bear the costs if you choose to attend.
Resources: For Architecture, Landscape and Design courses, you will produce portfolios of large format plots plus CNC/3D printed models etc. Costs will vary but could reach £250 a year for printing, £100 for model making, and £50 for visiting the sites.
Software: We provide Adobe software and Lynda.com online video tutorials. You will also have access to Nvivo, SPSS Modeler and SPSS Amos. Any licenses for software outside of our range will come at your own cost.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
The end point assessment to leads to RICS chartered surveyor. Career opportunities exist in many areas of the construction and property industries. These include roles in private practice, with contractors, developers and housing associations, or within central and local government.
Are internships available?
Apprentices are encouraged to gain relevant work experience if possible, including internships, which can be paid or unpaid. Students are responsible for finding their own internships, though we will support you through the application process.
Do you provide employability services?
The School of Design has an Employability Officer who when applicable provides specific opportunities relevant to your own course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.
If a postgraduate student wishes to enquire about career opportunities, they should speak to their Employability Officer. The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
All students on Built Environment courses at the School of Design get access to Microsoft Project and RICS BCIS online.
Additionally, joining societies such as RICS will help you network and can build skills and present new opportunities.
Furthermore, the School of Design provides pastoral support throughout your studies with us. Students have a personal tutor and access to training in study skills, dissertation preparation, methods and ethics and have access to advice on employability and careers.
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