BScQuantity Surveying and Construction Commercial Management

Study location	United Kingdom, Nottingham
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	K240

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT (taken outside the UK) with an overall score of 83; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) grade C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..t-environment/ug/2017-18/qsccm

Overview

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Programme structure

What will I study?
This course is designed for those who want to be at the centre of the management of construction procurement processes.

You will develop your knowledge and skills to successfully undertake the role of quantity surveyors and commercial managers in a construction team to secure the right quality scheme, on time and at the right price.

Quantity surveyors manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They are specialised accountants for the construction industry, aiming to minimise costs and enhance value for money, delivering projects to the required quality and on time.

A construction commercial manager is responsible for minimizing expenses without compromising quality. You will need strong financial skills, and the ability to negotiate and develop relationships with suppliers.

Year One

Introduction to Measurement and Cost (20 credits)
Fundamentals of Construction and Practice (40 credits)
Numerical and Professional Skills (20 credits)
Law and Health & Safety (20 credits)
Architectural Science and Building Engineering Services (20 credits)

Year Two

Construction Technology (20 credits)
Measurement (20 credits)
Sustainable Technology with Environmental Control (20 credits)
Contract Administration: Control and Finance (20 credits)
Project Development and Cost (20 credits)
Law and Contemporary Economics (20 credits)

Year Three
This is your optional work placement year. The third year work placement is spent working in industry gaining valuable experience.

Career opportunities

Your career development
You will be prepared to succeed in the construction industry through:

work placements
working on real projects from industry
field work
input from industry professionals
regularly updated course content.
Where do Quantity Surveying graduates from NTU work?
NTU has a strong construction and quantity surveying alumni community with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies. Recent graduate destinations have included:

Arcadis
Balfour Beatty
Davis Langdon
Faithful & Gould
John Fisk
Morgan Sindall
Paul John Construction
Ringway
Transport For London
Wates Construction.
Quantity Surveyors are in demand both in the UK and worldwide. There are many types of employers that you may work for including:

commercial construction and development companies
private practices
local authorities
government agencies.
NTU graduate job roles have recently included:

Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Assistant Contract Manager
Commercial Management Trainee.