Course
MSc Quantity Surveying
Address
The College of Estate Management, Whiteknights, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AW, United Kingdom
Tel.
UK (Free): 0800 019 9697; International: +44 (0)118 921 4696
Fax.
+44 (0)118 921 4620
E-mail address
enquiries@cem.ac.uk
Type of course
Distance learning
Length of course
Duration: 2 years (standard route). An accelerated route is available (18 months): please contact the Course Leader if you are interested in this.
Time commitment: 15-20 hours a week
Date of commencement
Courses start at various times throughout the year. Please check with the School
Admissions requirements
Entrants to this programme are normally* required to have attained one of the following:
A bachelor's degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2), or equivalent
A bachelor's degree, or equivalent, plus experience in a relevant field
A Level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years' relevant experience
A professional qualification plus five years' relevant experience
Students may apply to enter the programme in either semester.
* Applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who wish to be considered for this programme, should still apply. In these cases selection for an offer of a place may include consideration of the following information as part of the candidate's application:
Personal statement
Relevant work experience/employer support
Performance at interview (either by telephone or Skype)
The College of Estate Management
MSc Quantity Surveying
This is a postgraduate conversion programme designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry's professional bodies. The course gives you an informed view of the key areas of knowledge required to develop your quantity surveying (QS) skills including cost management, contract practice and procedures, procurement and building economics. The course also includes a research project which will provide an in-depth assessment of a topic of your choice.
Why study this course?
This is one of a suite of MSc conversion programmes that enable graduates from disciplines unrelated to Real Estate and Construction to obtain an RICS/CIOB accredited degree, giving access to professional membership.
Study an RICS accredited course whilst working towards your APC (for those in relevant employment)
Access to RICS Graduate Route 1
Allows entry to CIOB Chartered membership
Enrich your CV with MSc designatory letters
Build your career by specialising in quantity surveying and contract cost management.
Accreditation
CIOB and RICS
Award
MSc Quantity Surveying
Award Details
The MSc Quantity Surveying will be awarded by the College of Estate Management.
Online Learning
Learn when, where and how you want
All our courses and degree programmes are taught through supported online learning, so you can study in your own time, whenever you wish, wherever you are.
You'll get a structured online study programme with guidance from experienced tutors throughout your degree. There's no need to attend lectures or classes whilst you study. We're constantly investing in the latest technology to make your study as accessible and beneficial to you as possible, so that you can balance your studies with work and other commitments.
Earn while you learn with the leading provider of supported online learning for property professionals.
The main elements of the College of Estate Managements distance learning courses are:
1. comprehensive texts designed for self-study and prepared for the particular syllabus
2. essential textbooks to support the course texts
3. online support through the virtual learning environment, researched websites, online databases and discussion forums which allow you to keep in touch with tutors and fellow students.
4. face-to-face tuition in major centres
5. panel of over 250 tutors who assess assignments
6. access by telephone, post, email and fax to College tutors
7. a course handbook.
The College of Estate Management - Rich heritage, international reputation
The College of Estate Management is the leading provider of supported online learning for Real Estate and Construction professionals. We have been playing a key role in the property world for more than 90 years. At any one time we have over 3,000 students from over 100 countries benefiting from our degrees - all taught by tutors with extensive industry experience.
We offer many property-related topics at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as providing professional development courses and tailor-made corporate training solutions. Our active research programme contributes to knowledge across the profession, benefiting businesses, practitioners and policymakers alike.
The College sets the international benchmark for excellence in online real estate and construction education.
