BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, covering the commercial and financial management of construction projects. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics and Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors. A sandwich placement year is available and may count towards professional development for Chartered status.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit English language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (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: 85%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 49%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- QS Practice and Procedures
- Law, Economics and Management
- Materials and Environmental Physics
- Construction Technology and Building Services
- QS Project
- Procurement and Contract Practice
- Construction Technology and Building Services
- Design Economics and Site Safety Management
- Professional Practice for the Built Environment
- International Cost Management
- Commercial Management
- Innovation and Professionalism
- Dissertation
- Interdisciplinary Professional Practice.*
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol 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 and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol?
85% 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 and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. 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 Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Does BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at UWE Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.