BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Heriot-Watt University offers a BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying. This course provides students with the knowledge and expertise required to become specialists in managing costs and contracts within the construction industry. This course is ideal for students who are keen on playing a significant role in decision-making processes within construction projects, with an emphasis on developing critical understanding of the important issues in this field.Course Content: The four-year undergraduate course encompasses various aspects of quantity surveying, including building technology, computer-aided design, law for construction professions, contract procedures, and cost studies.Key Modules: Year 1 covers modules such as Mathematics and Statistics for Built Environment, Economics for Built Environment, Building Technology, and Basic Principles of Law. In Year 2, Simon's Taxes and NIC Service, Applied Construction and Property Law, and Computer Aided Design are some of the modules. Year 3 covers Quantity Surveying Practice, Contract and Commercial Management. In Year 4, students will engage in a Quantity Surveying Project. Accreditations: The degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).Future Careers: The graduates will have promising careers and can work in a number of roles, such as Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and Consultants within the UK and overseas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.