Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Quantity Surveyors manage the financial and legal aspects of building projects from initial estimate to final calculation. On the Quantity Surveying BSc programme, you will acquire skills in costing building designs, managing resource procurement, and negotiating effectively with partners.
The learning outcomes of this course are aligned with the professional standards of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring that you graduate equipped with the practical, analytical, and creative skills, along with the problem-solving abilities necessary to progress to the next level.
Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Royal Instituion of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), demonstrating a globally-recognised standard of surveying education.
Experiential Learning: At Northumbria, every undergraduate course guarantees real-world experience.
Graduate Outcomes: 94% of Northumbria's Architecture, Building, and Planning Graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Full-time Undergraduates, Graduate Outcomes 22/23, HESA open data)
Similar courses at Northumbria you may be interested in: Building Surveying BSc (Hons), Construction Management BSc (Hons) or Real Estate BSc (Hons).
UCAS Code
K240
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
School
Architecture and Built Environment
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2026
Fees
Fee Information
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96 to 112 Tariff Points
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions and we understand that every applicant’s circumstances can be different, which is why we take a flexible approach when making offers for this course. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our university regardless of personal circumstances or background. Typically, offers range from 96 to 112 UCAS tariff points, but we’ll assess your individual circumstances and potential when reviewing your application
To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo
Subject Requirements:
There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
There are no additional requirements for this course.
International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language Requirements:
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an 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 in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
UK Fee in Year 1: £9,790
* In relation to fees for UK students: £9,790 is the tuition fee. The remaining fees relate to the International Soccer Academy, and accommodation fees. Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050 (subject to Parliamentary approval, along with 2026/27 fees) Fees are set in line with the UK Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments) Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap. *if your course is longer than one year
* Fees subject to annual increases over the course of the period of study. Students will be liable for payment of any/all tuition fees which are not sponsored by their employer or other third party.
International Fee in Year 1:
* This is the tuition fee for your first year of study. You should expect to pay tuition fees for every year of study. The University may increase fees in the second and subsequent years of your course at our discretion in line with any inflationary or other uplift. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Occasional field trips and site visits are offered at a maximum cost of £100. Attendance is not compulsory in order to pass the course.
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