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Why study this course?
There’s an increasing demand for skilled construction professionals both in the UK and internationally. This course will provide you with the know-how to effectively add value to projects across the globe. Through authentic learning and assessment, you’ll become an expert quantity surveyor and commercial manager, well-versed in the newest surveying technologies and techniques. You’ll play a crucial part in creating and maintaining a sustainable built environment.
First-class financial management is crucial in the running of all construction projects. On this course, you’ll develop the necessary communication and technical skills needed to lead the project team towards achieving the client’s financial goals. You’ll be able to confidently work through a variety of scenarios, considering matters around culture and nationality and the impact that these matters might have on the industry.
Throughout your studies, you’ll take part in authentic industry-style projects, introducing you to the principles behind quantity surveying practice. Throughout, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry standard technologies, enhancing your employability skills, allowing you to contribute to the built environment as a next generation science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professional.
You’ll gain first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities a career within construction has to offer as you visit live construction projects, engage in industry inspired assignments and work creatively towards producing authentic solutions. Our industry links are involved in our curriculum design, career education and guidance provision, working alongside our team of leading academics and practitioners.
What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to study at our vibrant Holloway campus, located within a short tube ride of the City and West End. Both areas are brimming with excitement, opportunities, and rich cultural experiences.
Benefit from authentic industry interactions
Experience the challenges and opportunities a career within construction has to offer as you visit live construction projects and engage in industry-inspired assignments
Stand out in the job market
Our curriculum is designed to include strategically embedded career development skills to set you apart from the competition
Learn from industry professionals
You'll have the chance to engage with real industry professionals, from practising surveyors and commercial managers to project managers, as well as receiving expert advice from your course academics and practitioners
Course details
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have:
- A minimum of lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in any subject
Or
- Membership of a recognised professional body whose entry requirements are equivalent to graduate level, and some relevant practical experience
If you’re applying with non-standard qualifications and/or relevant experience you will be considered on an individual basis.
Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
We’ve ensured that our assessment style advocates for accessibility, diversification, decolonisation and inclusion. This format has been designed to challenge ideas and aid your critical thinking, in addition to increasing self-awareness on matters around diversity, ethnicity, nationality and culture. We’ll look at the impact that these matters can have on the overall industry.
This assessment style is achieved in two ways:
- Case study analysis – you’ll look over case studies from around the world. This exercise will allow you to stay ahead of the curve through reflecting on the challenges that a quantity surveyor or commercial manager might face when working with different cultures, nationally and internationally.
- Project choice – you’ll have the chance to choose where around the world you’d prefer your project to be based. Not only will this allow for creativity but also, you’ll get to incorporate personal lived experiences into your project.
Essays, reports, portfolios, and presentations will make up the basis of your coursework. You’ll also be required to submit an individual research project or a work-based project. You will be graded for this piece of work.
Assessment for this MSc has been created in accordance with the University’s new tariff guidelines and policy.
This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the CABE. We will also be seeking accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Building.
As a quantity surveying and commercial management graduate, your in-the-know knowledge of the built environment sector, alongside the surveying skills gained, will be highly valuable to today’s employers, across a range of sectors.
Government bodies, both central and local, offer graduates employment opportunities within this area. A major source of employment also comes from the private sector.
Typical employers include:
- Major UK and international construction companies and consultancies
- Residential and commercial property developers
- Construction and civil engineering contractors
- Public sector organisations
- Specialist consultants, including engineering, cost consultants and environmental consultancy
Through this course, you will develop a range of skills that will be valued by employers within other sectors too, from project management and procurement, to finance and general management skills.
If you've already studied your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on any further study with us.
* exclusions apply
This course is the perfect conversion course for those who have a degree in a subject unrelated to construction and surveying. It’s also perfect for those who are already embarking on a career path within the industry and those who are completely new to the subject – regardless of your journey, London Met welcomes you.
All our students share a common aspiration, to become experts in their chosen field and contribute to the creation and maintenance of a usable, accessible and sustainable built environment.
How to apply
Use the apply button to begin your application.
If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.
When to apply
You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
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