BA (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

The Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management course offered by the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the construction process, equipping students to manage costs from the early design stage to the project's completion. The course emphasizes critical thinking, negotiation abilities, and commercial judgement, effectively preparing students for a rewarding career in the construction industry.Course Content: The course curriculum is built to offer a perfect blend of academic and practical learning. Along with critical modules, students will undertake a work placement which will count as one module. It enables students to work on live projects, understand commercial pressures and manoeuvre the challenges in the construction industry.Key Modules: Some of the major modules include Contract Procedures, Estimating, Tendering & Procurement, Law for the Built Environment, Concept Design Economics, Developing Professional Practice, Strategic Financial Management, and Dissertation in the final year.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). This prepares students for a recognised qualification necessary for becoming a chartered professional.Future Careers: After graduation, students can expect to find careers as a quantity surveyor, construction project manager, building control surveyor, commercial manager, and contracts analyst among many others in the construction industry. The course also equips students to engage in the property and construction consultancy sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management