Quantity Surveying, MSc

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Quantity Surveying, MSc

Nottingham Trent University
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Description

This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.

Students from MSc Quantity Surveying recently joined students from other postgraduate courses on a week-long visit to Prague. You can read their behind-the-scenes blog here.

Why choose this course?

This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.

  • The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • There's an optional international field trip.
  • Part-time, full-time and CPD study options are available.
  • Th…

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This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.

Students from MSc Quantity Surveying recently joined students from other postgraduate courses on a week-long visit to Prague. You can read their behind-the-scenes blog here.

Why choose this course?

This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.

  • The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • There's an optional international field trip.
  • Part-time, full-time and CPD study options are available.
  • There are opportnities to work with a mentor from industry.
  • There are work placement opportunities.

This is one of a suite of MSc courses which provide the academic foundation for holders of first degrees in an unrelated subject area to obtain an accredited route into the real estate and construction industries.

MSc Quantity Surveying develops the skills needed to become a professional construction cost manager. Quantity Surveyors aim to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.

Modules can also be studied as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Postgraduate scholarships

The School will be offering a number of scholarships for students commencing their studies on one of our postgraduate courses. Find out more about the scholarships.

Postgraduate open evenings

Our postgraduate open events are a great opportunity to meet our postgraduate teaching staff and students, visit the University, find out about the courses we offer, bursaries and funding opportunities.
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Student blogs

Read the latest field trip blog.

Any questions?
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Course enquiries: +44 (0)115 9418 418
Admissions enquiries: +44 (0)115 9418 418

Course focus

The course has a cost, contract management, and procurement focus, making it particularly appropriate to applicants wishing to gain a stronger insight into these aspects of the cost management and construction business.

Graduates will be equipped with a blend of knowledge, understanding, skills, qualities and attributes that will enable them to pursue and develop careers in Quantity Surveying on an international level.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enabling successful graduates entry to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) of the RICS; a prerequisite for full Chartered Surveyor status.

Course content

Please find below module details for full-time and part-time study:

Full-time, One Year

  • Law and Ethics (15 credit points)
  • Property and Construction Economics (15 credit points)
  • Research Methods and Study Skills (15 credit points)
  • Building Technology (15 credit points)
  • Professional Practice (15 credit points)
  • Contract Administration (15 credit points)
  • Measurement (15 credit points)
  • Procurement and Cost Studies (15 credit points)
  • Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60 credit points)

Part time, Year One

  • Research Methods and Study Skills (15 credit points)
  • Building Technology (15 credit points)
  • Contract Administration (15 credit points)
  • Measurement (15 credit points)
  • Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60 credit points) (continued in Year Two)

Part time, Year Two

  • Law and Ethics (15 credit points)
  • Property and Construction Economics (15 credit points)
  • Professional Practice (15 credit points)
  • Procurement and Cost Studies (15 credit points)
  • Postgraduate Dissertation / Consultancy Project / Internship (60 credit points) (continued from Year One)
Work placement opportunities

Dissertation, Consultancy Project or Internship?
You have the option to choose a dissertation, a consultancy project or professional internship.
The internship option will consist of approximately two months working within a company on a specific project. Internships are subject to availability and can be undertaken in the UK or abroad. Students will be required to complete a project/task during their internship and produce a report.

Professional Practice module
For this module students have the option to either go on an international field trip or complete a short work experience placement. These are subject to availability.

Mentors from industry

Our mentoring scheme for Property students was launched in September 2011. The scheme introduces students to a mentor currently working in the Property industry; many of the mentors are NTU alumni. The mentors share their professional experience and expertise. Some also provide an opportunity for a visit to their office and work experience.

How do you study?

A range of methods for teaching and learning are used within the courses. These include a balanced mix of contact and non contact study activities ranging from:

  • lectures
  • interactive seminars
  • student presentations
  • group-based projects and exercises to directed and self-directed research.
Field trip

Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an international residential field trip. The week-long trip, part of the innovative Professional Practice Module, provides a crucial international dimension to postgraduate study and is a key aspect to the development of students’ employability.

Read about the 2011 trip to Budapest, 2010 trip to Prague and take a look at pictures of the trip.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are utilised including:

  • project work (individual and group based)
  • independent written assignments and reports
  • research proposal and dissertation
  • seen and unseen written tests and examinations
  • oral presentations
  • poster presentations.
Who teaches on this course?

Course leader: Andrew King
Rebecca Goodall

Steve Tyler

Professor Roy Morledge
Professor Michael White
Chris Keast
Rachel Mansfield

Any questions?

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Telephone:
Course enquiries: +44 (0)115 848 2572
Admissions enquiries: +44 (0)115 9418 418

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