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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: K240

Quantity Surveying

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you enjoy numbers and planning, you can become a Quantity Surveyor. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of project management at degree level. Quantity Surveyors are an essential link between the designer and contractor on construction projects, providing key advice on costs and contracts. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and a 83% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Construction Cost Management
Building Contract Law and Administration
Project Financial Planning and Control
Measurement and Estimation Techniques
Construction Economics and Procurement
Professional Practice and Ethics
Health
Safety and Risk Management
Facilities Management and Sustainability
UCAS Code:K240
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Year 2 Entry: BBC plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4

International Baccalaureate

26 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£29,000£34,000
3 years£25,000£29,500£36,500
5 years£30,500£38,500£47,000

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
£29,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

88%Working
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
80%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
74%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers Quantity Surveying as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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