BSc Quantity Surveying
About this course
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying is a construction economics degree focusing on financial management, procurement strategies, and commercial administration within the built environment. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can undertake an optional year-out work placement in their third year, and the course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The first year covers foundational principles through Building Design and Technology 1, Surveying, Property Value Studies, and Construction Cost Studies 1. The second year advances into Quantity Surveying: Professional Practice, Construction Cost Studies 2, Facilities Management, and Contract Administration and Practice. The third year consists of a Year-out Work Placement, alongside modules such as Environmental Sustainability, Health & Safety, and Professional Standards. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Sustainable Development, Advanced Commercial Management, a group-based Project Evaluation, and a Dissertation 40 credits.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC Minimum Entry Requirement: CCCC NPA - National Progression Award (32-99) in Global Infrastructure and the Built Environment equivalent to 1 Higher at grade C. Can not be used for subject specific requirement A level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level IB: Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 T Level: Pass Scottish HNC Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a C in the graded unit is achieved.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 70%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Modules
- Building Design and Technology 1
- Surveying
- Property Value Studies
- Property and Construction Business Law
- Building Maintenance and Management
- Construction Cost Studies 1
- Quantity Surveying: Professional Practice
- Construction Cost Studies 2
- Building Design and Technology 2
- Facilities Management
- Contract Administration and Practice
- Quantity Surveying: Commercial Management
- Year-out Work Placement (subject to availability)
- Research & Innovation (40 credits)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health & Safety
- Professional Standards (40 credits)
- Project Evaluation (Group project) (40 credits)
- Sustainable Development
- Advanced Commercial Management
- Dissertation 40 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £44,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Does BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Quantity Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.