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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: K242

Quantity Surveying (with Work Placement)

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,310Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
71%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (with Work Placement) at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Vocational & industry focussed with an emphasis on practical skills, includes a one-year credit-bearing formal work placement. On the BSc Honours Quantity Surveying programme, our students are taught by Chartered Surveyors who have extensive professional practice experience. The course will allow you to learn the skills involved in design economics, procurement methods, cost planning and estimating, life cycle costing, measurement and quantification of construction work and contract management. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Construction Economics and Design
Measurement and Quantification of Building Works
Cost Planning and Estimating
Procurement and Contract Management
Life Cycle Costing and Sustainability
Professional Practice and Ethics
Industrial Placement Year
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:K242
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Standard entry requirement for Year 1. Year 2 entry requires BBB plus GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate

27 points

Award of Diploma with 26 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,310

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£81,240

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£25,500£30,500£35,500
5 years£30,000£37,000£44,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH13-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
71%
Learning opportunities
67%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University offers Quantity Surveying (with Work Placement) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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