BSc (Hons) Construction Quantity Surveying (Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree apprenticeship)
With access to industry-standard facilities, advanced surveying technology and potential placements with leading construction firms, developers and consultancies, our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship) equips you with the practical skills and professional knowledge to manage costs, contracts and resources at every stage of construction projects. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s ideal for those seeking a dynamic career shaping the built environment.
BSc (Hons) Construction Quantity Surveying (Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree apprenticeship)
Award
BSc (Hons)
Start Date
14/09/2026
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time
Location
University of Greater Manchester
UCAS Points
96
With access to industry-standard facilities, advanced surveying technology and potential placements with leading construction firms, developers and consultancies, our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship) equips you with the practical skills and professional knowledge to manage costs, contracts and resources at every stage of construction projects. Taught by experienced professionals, it’s ideal for those seeking a dynamic career shaping the built environment.
Course Overview
The Level 6-degree apprenticeship standard for construction quantity surveying was developed by a consortium of consultants, contractors and employers from across the sector.The University of Greater Manchester’s BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship) has been fully mapped to the apprenticeship standard (ST0331). It offers an excellent combination of theory and practice.
Study at the University complements learning in the workplace, supporting apprentices to gain the core knowledge, skills and behaviours required to act effectively working at the heart of the project team, bridging the gap between architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to bring construction projects to life.
This degree apprenticeship can help your organisation attract the best new talent and retain valued staff through career progression. Leading to an internationally recognised honours degree, this structured training programme supports apprentices who wish to work towards membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors*. By integrating study into the normal working week, your apprentices will have opportunities to put their new skills and understanding into practice without delay, building their confidence and experience, and benefitting your organisation immediately.
Our expert team will support your apprentices as they undertake structured training in essential areas such as measurement, financial and cost factors, procurement and contract processes, control processes and systems, and the strategies and requirements of environmental sustainability and considerate construction. We’ll guide them as they gain a range of highly valuable hard and soft skills. For instance, practical skills in measurement and digital technologies for the construction sector are essential, as is experience identifying reasons for disputes and dispute resolution. With a focus on helping apprentices develop the behaviours required for occupational success, such as the ability to provide professional advice, maintain confidentiality, undertake lifelong learning and demonstrate cultural sensitivity, you can be assured that we’ll work hard to support your apprentices as they develop into competent and confident design and construction management professionals.
If you’re a potential student looking for undergraduate-level training in this subject area but don’t work for an employer that offers apprenticeships, please see our related courses section for details of study opportunities that don’t require current employment.
*Please note, the University is currently seeking accreditation for this programme from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Highlights
- When apprentices successfully complete their degree studies, they will be awarded an academic degree – the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying from the University of Greater Manchester. When they also complete the end point assessment successfully, they will receive a degree apprenticeship certificate from the relevant awarding body.
- Face-to-face sessions and one-to-one support are offered by our team of highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic built environment lecturers.
- Guest lectures by specialists from industry, professional bodies and other academic institutions enhance the learning experience.
- This apprenticeship offers knowledge and training that is highly relevant to those with the longer-term goal of achieving Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)*
Key Features
- This course skillfully combines study in our well-established School of Engineering and Built Environment with practical and focused work-based learning and experience in your organisation.
- Course materials are available online, allowing your apprentices to prepare work in advance and make the most of the highly interactive in-class tuition.
- Our teaching and learning approach is student-centred, so we’ll work with your apprentices individually, providing tailored help and support throughout their studies.
- The programme's design and curriculum benefit from consultation with our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), which includes consultants, building engineers, contractors, local government, and government agencies.
- Quarterly and annual reviews, where each apprentice, their workplace mentor and a member of our team meet to assess your apprentice’s progress, promote continuing conversation between your workplace and the University. This helps to ensure the success of your apprentices and maximise the value of their studies to your organisation.
Entry Requirements
- 96 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.
- Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
- We’re happy to consider applicants with non-traditional entry qualifications provided they can demonstrate relevant experience or a suitable portfolio of work that is deemed a reasonable substitute for the above qualifications. We'll consider such applications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures, as appropriate.
- Applicants will attend a joint discussion with their employer and the University of Greater Manchester. This combined interview and onboarding discussion fosters trust and sets the tone of the relationship between the applicant, their employer and our tutors. As part of the interview, applicants may be asked to undertake additional assessment(s) or provide a portfolio of appropriate work to determine their suitability for the course.
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Admission to this programme is only available to applicants who meet Department for Education (DfE) eligibility criteria, including the following:
1) They are employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a role relevant to the apprenticeship.
2) They have valid residency status and the right to work in England and can provide a valid BRP card (valid beyond the end date of the programme including End-Point Assessment (EPA)), and a ‘Right to Work’ share code for validation.
3) Their employer is willing to sponsor them to spend a minimum of six hours per week of their time in off-the-job training, including attending the University (times and dates to be determined) for the duration of their course.
Please note that an apprentice cannot be self-employed. DfE eligibility criteria may change so please contact apprentices@greatermanchester.ac.uk for up-to-date information. - If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
- To be eligible for tuition fee funding through the Apprenticeship Levy, candidates should not normally have already completed a qualification at the same level as the proposed apprenticeship, unless that qualification was gained in a completely unrelated discipline.
Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
Career Opportunities
This course focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to manage costs, contracts, and projects across the construction and built environment sectors. In addition to strong technical and professional knowledge, the programme gives you the opportunity to develop a range of key employability skills. These include applying specialist knowledge creatively to solve real-world construction challenges, interpreting and analysing project data, and preparing accurate cost and value assessments.
You’ll also learn to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, and develop strong teamwork, project management, time management, and decision-making skills essential for success in a professional surveying environment.
What can I do with this qualification?
The technical knowledge and transferable skills you’ll gain are highly valued across the global construction industry and can lead to roles in sectors such as infrastructure, real estate, and project management both in the UK and internationally.
Alternative career options
Graduates can also use the qualification to enter a range of other careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or postgraduate study. Some possibilities include:
- Construction and cost management
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Infrastructure and Civil Engineering
- Property Development
- Consultancy and Professional Practice.
- Construction Law
Professional Recognition
This apprenticeship will allow candidates to achieve Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on successful completion of the apprenticeship assessment (The RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)).
*Please note, the University is currently seeking accreditation for this programme from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Fees & Funding
Home/EU Fees
Apprentices will need to be employed by your organisation for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Your organisation will also need to commit to sponsoring apprentices to complete this qualification.
For further information on how your organisation can access funds to support apprentices, please e-mail apprentices@greatermanchester.ac.uk.
Whether you’re an employer, employee or school leaver, please visit our Apprenticeship web page for support and advice regarding apprenticeships.
International Fees
International applications are not possible for this course
As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa.
We offer a wide range of full-time courses in lots of different subjects, many of our courses start in September and January. If you would like to see what courses are available please visit our Course Search.
Bursaries
Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.
Home Undergraduate Tuition Fee Adjustment
The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The tuition fee set is based on the regulations and guidance in force at the time of offer but remains subject to adjustment in accordance with any government-approved inflationary increase. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for all years of study, including the first year, by no more than the maximum increase permitted under legislation and regulatory guidance issued by the UK Government and the Office for Students.
Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.
This approach ensures that tuition fees remain compliant with applicable legislation, proportionate to inflationary changes, and consistent with government policy linking permitted fee uplifts to the maintenance of high-quality education and outcomes. For more information, please refer to the government guidance at: gov.uk – Universities to deliver better outcomes in return for full fees.
Postgraduate and International Tuition Fee Adjustment
The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for subsequent years of study in accordance with its Course Fees Policy. Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.
How to apply
Home Applicants
Please contact the programme leader for details of the application procedure. You can find their name, email address and phone number in the Programme Contacts section of this page.
For support and advice regarding apprenticeships, please visit our Apprenticeship web page.
International Applicants
International applications are not possible for this course
As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa.
We offer a wide range of full-time courses in lots of different subjects, many of our courses start in September and January. If you would like to see what courses are available please visit our Course Search.
Teaching & Assessment
You’ll be expected to attend formally timetabled classes, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and tutor-led practical sessions, and take part in case studies, group discussions, and individual assignments. These activities are designed to help you build the essential knowledge, skills, and professional understanding required for a successful career in quantity surveying.
Our personal tutor system supports your learning throughout the course, offering one-to-one guidance, peer support, and individual attention.
Other teaching methods, such as open-ended problem-solving tasks and applied project work, provide opportunities to develop your analytical, communication, and professional skills. These activities are designed to align with professional body accreditation requirements and help you apply and integrate the concepts you learn across different modules.
You’ll also undertake independent study, and your progress will be assessed through a balanced combination of reports, presentations, examinations, portfolios, and reflective assignments. Some assessments contribute directly to your final module grades, while others are designed to help you identify areas of strength and those where you may need additional support from your tutors.
Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.
- Introduction to Apprenticeships
- Contract Administration and Practice
- Digital Construction and Measurement
- Construction Economics
- Programming and Planning
- Construction Technology 2
- Apprenticeship Portfolio Review
- Health and Safety Management
- Construction Project and Risk Management
- Construction Law
- Work Based Research Project
- Preparation for Gateway
- Commercial Management in Construction
- Corporate Management and Finance
Assessment methods
| Level | Assessment method |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Coursework 100% |
| Level 2 | Coursework 100% |
Learning Activities
| Level | Activity |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Guided independent study 77% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 23% |
| Level 2 | Guided independent study 77% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 23% |
The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
Postgraduate Options
Programme Contacts
Anthony Higham
Associate Director and Head of Built Environment
+44 (0)1204 903089
Disclaimer: The “Greater Manchester Way” represents our preferred teaching and learning approach; however, not all courses follow a block-teaching model. While course structures and delivery patterns may vary to meet Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements, all courses benefit from the GM Way approach to curriculum design and assessment. Applicants and students should refer to individual course specifications for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
