BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

On this course you’ll do more than just attend lectures. You’ll be working with real industry tools (e.g. cost estimating software), doing site visits, engaging in work placements or apprenticeships, and being assessed through projects that mirror what quantity surveyors actually do in practice. You'll also encounter contract law, procurement, project evaluation and cost control tasks throughout. LSBU ensures that many modules require you to apply what you learn in realistic, professional settings — group work, estimating exercises, measurement & documentation, and managing cost in simulated scenarios.

Key Experiential Learning Components & Facilities

Here are the concrete features specific to LSBU’s Quantity Surveying degree:

• Building Information Modelling (BIM) Centre
  You will have access to LSBU’s BIM Centre, which supports innovation and collaboration, especially using software that integrates into cost estimating and project visualisation workflows.
• Specialist Estimating Software
  The course includes training on Cost-X and Cato ‒ tools used in industry for measurement, cost planning and estimation. These are not generic ones, but state-of-the-art, industry-standard tools.
• Accreditation and Professional Recognition
  The programme is accredited by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building). That means what you learn matches what employers expect and helps you toward becoming a chartered quantity surveyor.
• Work Placements & Apprenticeship Options
  You have options:
  • Full-time version (3 years) or sandwich version (4 years) which includes a placement year.
  • Also available as a Degree Apprenticeship option, combining paid work while studying.
• Project-based Modules
  Modules such as “Quantity Surveying Project” simulate real work: you’ll integrate what you have learned from technology, law, measurement, contract practice etc., into a realistic project environment.
• Law, Contracts & Procurement Training
  Expect dedicated modules on Construction Law, Contract Practice & Administration, Procurement and Management of Construction, etc. These are hands-on and often assessed via case studies, essays, and exam/work-course components.
• Guest Lecturers & Industry Connections
  LSBU brings in practitioners, contractors, and surveyors to give guest lectures, share case studies, and sometimes to set briefs or act as external assessors. This helps you see how theory translates into live work. =
• Location & Field Visits
  Being in London, LSBU leverages proximity to major construction and development projects. Students get to see real sites, meet with firms, and learn from what’s happening locally.
• Library / Digital Resources
  You’ll have access to digital and physical libraries, specialised databases, materials for cost data, precedent contracts, etc. Also support for software and digital skills via LSBU facilities.

Graduates of LSBU’s Quantity Surveying program often take on roles such as:

• Graduate Quantity Surveyor
• Cost Estimator or Cost Analyst
• Commercial Manager in construction projects
• Project Control / Contract Administrator

You’ll be equipped not just to enter the field, but to progress toward chartered status (e.g. RICS / CIOB) and take senior roles over time.

Why This Programme is Strong — Key Benefits & Evidence

• University Services & Support for Employability
  • Work placement options: third-year students have the opportunity to do placements to gain real-world experience.
  • Access to LSBU’s BIM Centre, where you learn industry-standard software like Cost-X and CATO. This gives hands-on technical experience which employers value.
  • Academic staff include leading practitioners, meaning teaching is closely aligned with what the industry expects.
• Employment Stats & Salary Figures
  • Average salary ~ £27,000 fifteen months after graduation.
  • Median earnings in the broader Architecture, Building & Planning subject area: ~ £28,000 one year after graduation, with ranges between about £24,000-£32,000 depending on role and experience.
  • Student satisfaction on this course is 84 % in recent surveys.
• University–Industry Partnerships & Real-World Tools
  • LSBU’s accreditation by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) & CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) ensures the degree is professionally recognised.
  • Apprenticeship route available: “Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeship” combining work + study, which gives you workplace connections while you learn.
• Long-Term Accreditation Value
  • Because the course is RICS and CIOB accredited, you are well on the way to being accepted into the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) or equivalent training, which is essential for chartered surveyor status.
  • Skills you learn (cost management, contract law, building economics, BIM & estimating software) are in high demand in both public and private sectors.
• Graduation Outcomes
  • Many graduates secure roles relevant to what they’ve studied (quantity surveying, cost estimation, cost control), not just generic roles.
  • Because of the applied nature (placements + apprenticeships), students tend to enter the job market with experience, which boosts employability.
  • Unemployment rate 15 months after completing the course is relatively low (~10 %) according to recent data.

Further Academic Progression:

After finishing your BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at LSBU, you can continue your studies or professional development in several ways:

• Proceed to postgraduate programmes such as MSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management for deeper specialisation (e.g. risk management, sustainable procurement, advanced cost planning).
• Undertake the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) under RICS (or equivalent with CIOB) in order to become a fully chartered surveyor.
• Explore related master’s programmes in Construction Project Management, Building Information Modelling, Real Estate, or Infrastructure Finance.
• If interested, research degrees (MRes / PhD) in areas like built environment economics, sustainability, or digital construction.