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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Quantity Surveying course at Aston University, Birmingham.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Quantity Surveying or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
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| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | B |
| Chemistry | B |
| Economics | C |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K240
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Quantity Surveying course.
Master vital skills for efficient project management, sustainable infrastructure, and construction cost insights on our dual accredited quantity surveying degree.
Course outline
In this dual-accredited* course, you will master essential techniques for quantity surveying and commercial management in construction. Exploring sustainable practices, cost planning, scheduling, and real-world challenges whilst you experience Birmingham's urban development through guest lectures, site visits, and practical projects.
Key benefits
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Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Supported for success – Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Building; Complete University Guide, 2025)
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Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
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Highly ranked - Ranked 5th overall in the UK for Building (Complete University Guide, 2025)
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Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
Where can this degree take me?
The transferable skills that our quantity surveying programmes provide mean that graduates may find employment in a wide range of roles such as:
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Quantity surveyor
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Cost consultant
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Commercial manager
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Contracts manager
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Estimator
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Project manager
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Procurement manager
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Risk manager
Graduates may go on to work at companies such as Turner & Townsend, Arcadis, Rider Levett Bucknall, Faithful+Gould, Gleeds, Mace, AECOM, and CBRE.
Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
School of Engineering and Innovation
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Quantity surveying
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| International | £22,575 per year |
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/quantity-surveying-bsc
How you will be assessed
For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/quantity-surveying-bsc
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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3rd year student
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It is accessible
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It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of
3rd year student
2 years ago
I have been responsible with finances
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2 years ago
The support has been excellent
3rd year student
2 years ago
There is a wide range of facilities available
3rd year student
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It’s a well detailed course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Quantity Surveying course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
65%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
65%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
70%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
97%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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