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Undergraduate
UCAS code
K341
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Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

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Why study this course?

Are you ready to start a career in the building industry? With our Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree, you will quickly gain all the academic skills you need to succeed – alongside preparing you for an exciting career as a quantity surveyor and commercial manager. Once you have completed the first year, which focuses on giving you all the academic skills you need to succeed with your course, you’ll continue onto our three-year programme.

This four-year foundation degree teaches you everything you need to know to excel in an academic built environment setting, before training you to become a forward-thinking and inventive construction professional. This course focuses on providing a combination of essential study skills and technical knowledge, meaning it is also suitable for mature students looks to update their skillset.

The construction industry is constantly growing and changing and the demand for professionals in this discipline is on the rise. That means it needs new management professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage the projects of the future. This course is the perfect choice for you if you’re looking to make a start in the built environment sector. Apply today and start your journey.

Every construction project needs a financial expert. With the help of this degree course, that expert could be you. We can equip you with the necessary tools to handle the exciting and varied challenges of a career in construction. No two days will the same, as you guide projects through their financial lifecycle, all the way from inception to completion. Whether you’re administrating contracts, reporting on cost breakdowns or advising on project feasibility, you’ll be employing skills you learned at London Met.

A course of study which is built from the ground up. This foundation year course is designed to provide you with a bespoke pathway to our courses delivered by our School of the Built Environment. During the first year of this course, you will develop your study skills, problem-solving, and ability in applied mathematics and digital literacy, all within a built environment context.

Study within one of the world’s biggest construction sites. London is home to a huge number of exciting and dynamic building projects, many of which you will be able to experience and interact with on this course. We have strong relationships with many employers throughout the built environment sector and our course curriculum is designed alongside leading academics and practitioners. You’ll have the opportunity to work on live projects in collaboration with both national and international organisations to grow your practical experience and become a skilled construction professional.

Benefit from the full three-year degree. Once you have completed the first year of your foundation course, you will join the student cohort who are beginning the three-year Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management degree course. Your foundation year will prepare you for making the most out of the next three years of study and graduating successfully into the quantity surveying industry.

Learn from industry professionals

You’ll learn from both leading academics and practitioners who will support you in unlocking your full potential within the construction and real estate industry

Benefit from real-world experience

You’ll have the opportunity to gain tangible industry experience, practising both traditional and contemporary project cost evaluation and control methods

Gain the skills you need to succeed

You’ll have opportunities to use industry standard technologies, enhancing your employability skills and developing you into a next generation science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professional

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Course details

In addition to the?University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course, it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. Please see our information for students applying for advanced entry.

To discuss specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course, please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Assessment for your study may include coursework, examinations and written/practical tests. Your coursework types will be varied, including reports, essays, presentations and portfolios. Assessments for this course will be developed in line with the University tariff guidelines and policy.

The School of the Built Environment has a range of industry-linked postgraduate courses available on a full-time and part-time basis in construction, engineering, project management and real estate. These courses would be ideal for postgraduate progression:

Construction Project Management - MSc
Global Human Resource Management - MA
Project Management - MSc
Quantity Surveying - MSc
Real Estate - MSc

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

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How to apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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