BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying - Kingston University (UK)

Become a professional chartered quantity surveyor by mastering construction technology, cost management, contracts, and project delivery across private and public sector developments.

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Kingston University

Overview

About this course

Quantity surveyors play a vital role in shaping construction projects — managing costs, contracts, and resources to ensure successful project delivery. They operate across engineering, finance, and law, contributing to both private and public sector developments. This course builds a strong foundation in construction technology, measurement, procurement, and project management, covering core areas including construction law, cost planning, and contract administration. Students also explore sustainability in the built environment and digital tools in quantity surveying practice. The curriculum equips graduates with the knowledge, intellectual ability, and practical skills to become professional chartered builders and surveyors and to pursue careers in related professional areas. Employability is a key element of the course. Students may start working from their second year, gaining real-world experience while completing their studies. Final-year students undertake a major research project, applying their knowledge to tackle real-world issues in cost control, project management, or sustainable construction.

Why choose this course

Pathway to becoming a professional chartered quantity surveyor

Employability focus — students can start working from Year 2

Covers sustainability, BIM, and digital construction information systems

Final-year research project on real-world construction challenges

Strong coverage of construction law, contracts, and procurement

What you will learn

1

Construction technology, measurement, and estimating

2

Procurement, tendering, and contract administration

3

Building Information Modelling and digital tools

4

Construction law, legal frameworks, and dispute resolution

5

Value engineering, cost control, and sustainability

6

Advanced quantity surveying practice and consultancy (Year 3)

Skills you will gain

Cost planning and controlContract administrationConstruction measurement and estimatingBuilding Information ModellingProcurement and tender managementProject managementSustainable construction practicesDigital construction information systems

At a glance

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years
Full-time

Location

Onsite campus

Intakes

N/A

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • A/L qualification or equivalent (minimum 2 passes) for direct entry, or relevant HND/foundation qualification

  • English language proficiency may be required

Course Structure

Construction Technology

UNIT_02 • Semester 1

Compulsory

The Construction Environment

UNIT_04 • Semester 1

Compulsory

Digital Applications for Construction Information

UNIT_06 • Semester 1

Compulsory

Measurement & Estimating

UNIT_10 • Semester 1

Compulsory

Tender & Procurement

UNIT_12 • Semester 1

Compulsory

Quantity Surveying Practice

UNIT_25 • Semester 1

Compulsory

Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)

UNIT_01 • Semester 2

Compulsory

Building Information Modelling

UNIT_13 • Semester 2

Compulsory

Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying

UNIT_27 • Semester 2

Compulsory

Contracts & Management

UNIT_29 • Semester 2

Compulsory

Project Management

UNIT_30 • Semester 2

Compulsory

Personal Professional Development

UNIT_39 • Semester 2

Compulsory

Group Project (Pearson-set)

UNIT_28 • Semester 3

Compulsory

Sustainable Methods of Construction

UNIT_35 • Semester 3

Compulsory

Value Engineering & Cost Control

UNIT_36 • Semester 3

Compulsory

Advanced Quantities for Complex Building Projects

UNIT_38 • Semester 3

Compulsory

Advanced Quantity Surveying Practice

UNIT_54 • Semester 3

Compulsory

Fees and Funding

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Course Facts

Location

Colombo

Duration

3 years | full-time

Upcoming Intakes

No upcoming intakes listed

Tuition Fees

total

Course fee: USD 6,000

Application fee: USD 300

Verified informationMay 11, 2026

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