Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in building & construction at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in building & construction.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in building & construction
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of building & construction at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £28500 | £36500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £23000 - £33500 | £28500 - £45500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of building & construction
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32360 | £33392 | £39689 |
25-75 percentile range | £28280 - £38033 | £26505 - £41913 | £30106 - £50841 |
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Course Description
Want a career in the construction industry? Study our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year degree.
With our quantity surveyor training, you will work collaboratively with tutors, practitioners, theorists and designers who will equip you with everything you need to help shape the future of the built environment.
Today’s construction industry is facing the challenges of globalisation, climate change, demanding clients and a complex regulatory framework. The growing importance of technology and integrated delivery plays an increasingly important role in the industry.
This surveying course will give you the skills to deal with these challenges and more. With innovation at the core of the programme, you will learn through creative problem solving and working with our industrial partners. You’ll also develop the intellectual and practical competencies required by professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
You’ll leave with a broad knowledge of the legal, technical, managerial, economic, social and environmental aspects of construction projects, and able to confidently manage both commercial and civil engineering projects.
This course is taught by experienced staff with a wealth of industry experience. A flexible approach to delivery allows construction professionals to study alongside their professional role.
You'll gain expertise in cost management, procurement and quantification skills. You’ll also develop expertise in risk management, costing techniques, design economics, buildability, procurement, ability to add value and an appreciation of people from different cultural backgrounds and construction disciplines.
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Birmingham City University
50% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Therapy professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
0% | Caring personal services |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Costs
Tuition Fees Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16085 | year 1 |
International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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About Birmingham City University
Founded in 1853, Birmingham City University (BCU) is located in the city of Birmingham, England. The student population of this institution is made up of students from over 80 nationalities, which allows newly arrived foreign students to quickly feel welcome and at home. State-of-the-art facilities and resources await students on all courses, including the latest Engineering technology, 3D Printing studios, and Horology Workshops, just to name a few. BCU maintains a reputation for having a selective admissions process, so all applicants are recommended to prepare for their interview thoroughly.
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Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Quantity Surveying”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 62% | 10% | 13% | £9250 | £16085 | 120 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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