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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree is designed for students looking to enter the construction industry, providing a supportive foundation year to build essential academic and study skills before progressing onto the three-year progra…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

This four-year degree is designed for students looking to enter the construction industry, providing a supportive foundation year to build essential academic and study skills before progressing onto the three-year programme. It is an ideal choice for those starting their journey in the built environment or mature students seeking to update their professional skillset. Throughout the course, students gain technical knowledge in project cost evaluation, contract administration, and feasibility analysis. The curriculum is developed alongside industry practitioners, ensuring that learning remains relevant to current construction practices. Students benefit from studying in London, a hub of dynamic building projects, and have opportunities to engage with live projects and professional networks. By combining traditional methods with contemporary digital tools, the course prepares graduates to manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects from inception to completion, equipping them with the expertise needed to thrive as forward-thinking construction professionals in a growing global industry.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Academic Research Skills and Professional Development60 Credits
Applied Mathematics in the Built Environment30 Credits
Computation and Digital Literacy30 Credits

Year 1

Built Environment Principles30 Credits
Construction Site Engineering and Infrastructure15 Credits
Construction Technology and Building Services30 Credits
Design, Procurement and Management15 Credits
Materials Science and Structural Principles30 Credits

Year 3

Advanced Construction Technology and Structures30 Credits
Building Pathology and Refurbishment15 Credits
Environmental Science and Sustainability30 Credits
Estimating and Measurement Practice15 Credits
Project Management and Contract Administration30 Credits
Applied Research Project30 Credits
Big Data and the Built Environment15 Credits
Development, Finance and Risk15 Credits
Quantity Surveying Practice30 Credits
Sustainable Built Environments15 Credits
Advanced Fire Safety15 Credits
Inclusive Teamwork and Leadership15 Credits
Professional Placement in the Built Environment15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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