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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: K241
Quantity Surveying
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Heriot-Watt's top ranking reputation leads to great career prospects in the construction industry. We are ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for Building in The Complete University Guide 2022. Quantity surveying provides clients of the construction industry with financial, contractual and technical advice ensuring they get value for money from the buildings they construct. International tuition fees are £20,080 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 £33,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Construction Fundamentals
Building Information Modelling
Cost Estimation and Planning
Construction Law and Contracts
Quantity Surveying Practice
Project Financial Management
Procurement and Commercial Management
Professional Practice and Ethics
UCAS Code:K241
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC For entry to Year 2: BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points For entry to Year 2: A total of 33 points required. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,080
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £30,000 | £37,000 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £33,500 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £40,500 | £50,500 |
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▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 35% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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
85%Working
90%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
91%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Heriot-Watt University
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