BSc Quantity Surveying
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying is an undergraduate degree focused on the financial and commercial management of construction projects. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods. Students can optionally undertake an industry placement year. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, the course is designed to meet professional standards. The first year covers the foundations of the profession through Introduction to Law and Regulatory Framework, Technology 1, Quantity Surveying Private and Commercial Practice 1, Quantity Surveying Discipline Project 1, Economics and Management, and Introduction to the Role of the Quantity Surveyor. The second year progresses to Construction Process Management, Quantity Surveying Private and Commercial Practice 2, Construction Economics, Multi-Disciplinary Project, Technology 2, and Procurement and Administration. The final year involves advanced study through Quantity Surveying Discipline Project 2, Quantity Surveying Private and Commercial Practice 3, Research Project, Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, Risk and Value Management, and Sustainable Design and Construction, culminating in a research project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 104 points. A level: 104 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent. BTEC: MMM. T level: M. Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS Tariff Points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Higher Levels. IB: 28 points. Access to HE: A minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff Points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 81%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Law and Regulatory Framework
- Technology 1
- Quantity Surveying Private and Commercial Practice 1
- Quantity Surveying Discipline Project 1
- Economics and Management
- Introduction to the Role of the Quantity Surveyor
- Construction Process Management
- Quantity Surveying Private and Commercial Practice 2
- Construction Economics
- Multi-Disciplinary Project
- Technology 2
- Procurement and Administration
- Quantity Surveying Discipline Project 2
- Quantity Surveying Private and Commercial Practice 3
- Research Project
- Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
- Risk and Value Management
- Sustainable Design and Construction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Salford do next?
90% 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 University of Salford?
82% 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 University of Salford?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Does BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.