MSc Quantity Surveying

This module examines the built environment sector, markets, and organisations at a local, national, and international level and the impact of government economic policy and globalisation on the sector.

It examines the principles underlying the relationship between economic theory and the built environment sector.

You will study how the sector makes effective use of resources and how, in the move towards decarbonising our economies, the environment can be afforded protection through embedding sustainable principles in our practice.

The module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the design process and construction technologies.

Professionals working in the built environment must have a comprehensive understanding and expertise in sustainable design and manufacturing processes, construction technology, building services, and the application and benefits of building information modelling.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of risk and uncertainty theories and an appreciation of the differences between risks found on different project types.

Responding to today’s highly complex project landscapes, the module looks at risk management in a contemporary way, including complex projects which involve an unusual degree of uncertainty and unpredictability.

The module aims to provide the student with a critical awareness of the processes behind successful procurement and contract management of a construction project.

It aims to develop their knowledge and understanding of the legal and contractual context within which construction projects operate and the project context’s which influence the procurement strategy. 

The module will explain the fundamental concepts of procurement and contracting as well as examining the project procurement management knowledge area processes: plan procurements, conduct procurements, administer procurements, and close procurements.

It also covers project outsourcing techniques and tools including soliciting, selecting, and managing subcontractors.

It will examine the construction project procurement cycle and the statutory and legal frameworks which need to be accounted for.

Particular attention will be given towards sustainable procurement and the influence of an organisation’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy on project finance and procurement.

This module will focus on the practice of quantity surveying and will draw upon the knowledge and understanding gained from other modules on the course.

The aim of the module is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of quantity surveying practice in the context of a complete construction project, from both client and contractor perspectives.

The objective of the module is to develop the skills necessary to practice as a quantity surveyor in a consultancy or commercial management role.

The module aims to develop a critical awareness of the background and drivers for sustainable development.

It will explore the development of the sustainability agenda, different approaches to sustainable development and the key trends in society that affect, and are affected by, the built environment.

It will consider how climate change, urbanisation and other factors are placing pressure on the built environment across the globe to deliver agile and appropriate responses to challenges such as accelerated climate change, extreme weather and societal change.

The module will provide students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a subject which is of personal and subject interest in the field of the built environment.

Students may focus their research upon a topic or problem relevant to their current programme of study and based upon an academic subject of interest, their current work practice or recent work experience or placement.

The submission will take the form of a dissertation.