Overview

Capable professionals with skills in commercial management and quantity surveying are always in high demand in the construction industry. With these valuable skills, you'll play an essential role in managing costs for construction projects in the UK and overseas.

The Quantity Surveying programme from Glasgow Caledonian University is available at both the London and Glasgow campuses for full-time, part-time and distance learning.

The curriculum is practical and career-focused, making you a more competitive candidate for leadership roles in construction.

Expand your frame of reference and your understanding of construction economics and project management
Explore topics like risk and value management, quantification and costing of work, financial management and construction economics
Investigate sustainable design and construction
Learn how to handle construction contracts and disputes
Connect your expertise to the real world with industrial case studies
Complete a dissertation to integrate your knowledge and develop subject expertise

As the University for the Common Good, GCU's community emphasises real ways to make a positive impact. We work hard to excel at what we do so we can drive change in our communities and in our world. We're doers and builders. We hope when you graduate, you'll take that spirit with you, no matter where you go.

As a construction professional, you'll help build cities, businesses and homes; you also have the power to build the common good.

Graduate prospects

The MSc Quantity Surveying degree will prepare you for a surveying profession at a strategic level. You might find employment in areas such as project management and economics, dispute resolution and international construction.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Economics and Cost Planning
Construction Economics and Procurement
Construction Technology
Construction Contracts and Dispute Management
Risk and Value Management
Construction Project Management
Quantification and Costing of Works

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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78

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59

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121

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirement:

UK honours Degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in construction, surveying or civil engineering-related subjects.

English language requirement: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

Relevant experience (RPL):

GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course.
If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16200 GBP / year

≈ 16200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7300 GBP / year

≈ 7300 GBP / year

Additional Details

Full-time RUK: £7,300

Distance learning tuition fees:

Home/RUK £9,900

International: £14,700

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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