Updated: Sunday, September 09, 2001

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and the Environment. UCAS K285 BSc/QSE Introduction. Quantity Surveying is an international profession concerned with the effective financial management of construction schemes. The profession is increasingly concerned with 'sustainability'. The University's surveying courses achieved an outstanding 23/24 in a recent Government quality inspection. Stage 1: The first stage of this course is devoted to developing a firm understanding of the principles of building, management and environmental issues. Topics covered include domestic construction, construction materials science, environmental science, information technology, and management. An environmentally themed design project is included in the second semester, and other interesting activities include a poster design project, computer-aided design exercises, and laboratory experiments. Site visits enhance your studies. Stage 2: The second stage is designed to develop initial knowledge to create a broad awareness of the technical, environmental and professional issues involved in quantity surveying. Interesting subjects covered include innovative buildings, cost control, building reuse, energy efficiency, and building structures. Activities undertaken include a major project on a real building, practical quantity surveying, and developing skills in estimating and project management. Site visits are undertaken to promote interest and practical knowledge. Students normally experience a year in industry after Stage 2. We strongly encourage you to take this option and provide assistance and advice in securing appropriate placements. Stage 3: The final stage develops the specialist knowledge and academic skills needed to set you well on the way to a very successful professional career. Subjects include quantity surveying practice, health and safety, environmental impact, professional practice, and development management. This stage includes two project-based modules and a research dissertation. Career Opportunities. Although this course is new, graduates from related degrees secure excellent positions with private practices, public sector organisations, building contractors and other similar employers. The unique flavour and proven quality of our degrees is often particularly helpful, giving our graduates an important edge. Some of our graduates take advantage of our excellent courses by pursuing general management careers and further study Factfile Duration 3 years full time or a 4 year sandwich including an industrial placement year. Entry Requirements for September 2002 Programme / Course UCAS Code Award GCE A-Level AGNVQ BTEC Nat. Diploma Access to HE Foundation Year Points Preferred subject Points / Preferred subject Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject Preferred Subject Quantity Surveying & the Environment UCAS K285 BSc/QSE BSc (Hons) 220 (CCD) 2-3 @ 6 unit A-Levels; Any Science subject or Geography. Equivalent to a distinction in a 12 unit AGNVQ, with an additional 5 units. Must also satisfy RICS entrance requirements. 5 M @ Level III Science, Engineering Foundation Pathways in Technology Note: International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Overseas or equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for further details. Other non-A level qualifications would be considered. Direct entrants to Stage 2 are expected to possess a good HNC/HND or equivalent. The admissions tutor for this course is Steve Goodhew - click here for contact details. Click here for entry requirements of other Building and Civil Engineering courses Typical Module Information . Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 S e m e s t e r 1 Essential: Building Principles. Mathematics for Construction. Properties and Applications of Construction Materials. Building and the Environment. Domestic Construction and Management a. Management Principles. Essential: Technology of Large and Innovative Buildings. Environmental Science and Building Services. Behaviour of Structures. Pre-Contract Procedures. Building Reuse. Option: Select 1 from: Public Health Engineering. Building Services. Modern Language. Essential: Dissertation / Project. Property and Environmental Law. Quantity Surveying Project 2. The Environmental Impact of Buildings. Quantity Surveying Applications Option: Select 1 from: Process Management. Building Pathology 2. S e m e s t e r 2 Essential: Domestic Construction and Management b. Site Surveying. Environmental Building Science. Durability of Materials. Building Law. Introductory Quantity Surveying. Essential: Post-Contract Procedures. Operations Management. Quantity Surveying Project 1. Construction Business and Economics. Building Cost Management. Option: Select 1 from: Energy Efficiency and Buildings. Building Pathology. Essential: Dissertation / Project (continued). Quantity Surveying Project 2. Fire, Health and Safety. Professional Practice. Development Management. Option: Select 1 from: Facilities and Project Management. Building Conservation.

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