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BSc (Hons) Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveying)

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Secure a professional quantity surveying qualification while you work. You’ll learn about construction topics such as measurements and tendering, Building Information Modelling (BIM), contract law and property economics. You’ll graduate with the confidence to tackle social, economic and technical issues around construction projects of all sizes.

This is a degree apprenticeship course, so you’ll spend 1 day of your working week on your studies, with the other 4 in your current job. You’ll be able to put what you learn to work immediately, developing your career as you contribute to the success of your company. And your fees are covered by your employer, or the Government, so you won’t face any tuition costs.

General Eligibility

  • 112-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent 

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF): DDM-DMM

  • T Levels: Merit

  • All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Construction Design and Sustainability

  • Introduction to Construction Measurement

  • Professional Skills

  • Property Economics and Financial Accounting

2 Year 2

Core modules in this year include:

  • Introduction to Law for the Built Environment

  • Introduction to Project Management Principles

  • Planning for Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)

  • Workplace Project

Optional modules in this year include:

  • ​Property Economics and Financial Accounting 

3 Year 3

Core modules in this year include:

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)

  • Procurement and Pre-contract Practice

  • Professional Studies and Applied Project

  • Tender Documentation and Measurement

4 Year 4

Core modules in this year include:

  • Application of IT in Measurement and Tender Documentation

  • Contract Administration, Claims Management and Dispute Resolution

  • ​Quantity Surveying Practice

5 Year 5

Core units in this year include:

  • Individual Major Project

  • Work Rotation and Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Practice

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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