Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

Entry requirements

The course is open to applicants who hold a 2.1 undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline.

We will actively consider applications from candidates with lower degrees - who can evidence relevant experience, or a sustained managerial role in another profession.

Industry professionals with relevant practice qualifications (e.g MRICS, MCIOB) - demonstrating ability to study at master's level, are also encouraged to apply.

For Distance-Learning study, it is recommended that applicants have at least six months work experience in the built environment sector.

English language requirements

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Accredited by: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; Chartered Institute of Building

Our MSc in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (QSCM) is designed to meet the challenging demands of the modern learner and the rapidly evolving needs of the construction industry.

This is a coursework only course which brings together both distance and full-time learners. You will work on real life problems as experienced by the construction industry. And in doing so, develop a broad range of quantity surveying and management skills and knowledge including:

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• project finance
• technology
• procurement by working.

We consult with companies in the industry to ensure our course is tailored to the employment skills needed by the construction industry. Our longstanding links include prominent and local companies in the sector, such as:

• Mace
• Willmott Dixon
• BAM Construction
• Beards
• Kingerlee
• Bidwells.

Information for international students

Pathways courses for international and EU students

Fees and funding

• Funding for Postgraduate students from the UK and EU.
• Funding for Postgraduate students from outside the EU.