Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management is a comprehensive undergraduate programme offered by Coventry University that equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the construction industry. This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of cost management, procurement, contract administration, and financial control within construction projects. Throughout the programme, students will explore a wide range of topics including estimating, tendering, value engineering, and risk management, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle the complexities of commercial aspects in construction projects.
The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling students to develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills. By engaging with real-world case studies and industry-standard software, learners gain hands-on experience that is directly applicable to professional practice. The programme also emphasizes the importance of effective communication and teamwork, preparing graduates to collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients.
Students will benefit from the university's strong links with industry partners and professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This relationship offers access to networking opportunities, industry placements, and guest lectures from experienced professionals. The course also prepares students for professional accreditation, supporting their pathway towards becoming Chartered Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
Graduates of this programme will possess a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and financial management processes involved in construction projects. They will be able to prepare cost plans, manage financial risks, draft contractual documents, and oversee project procurement strategies. Career opportunities include roles such as quantity surveyor, commercial manager, cost consultant, and procurement specialist across various sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
The programme's delivery includes a blend of lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent research, all tailored to foster critical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The university’s state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated support services ensure students have access to a stimulating learning environment. Upon completion, graduates are well-equipped to start their professional journey or continue their education through postgraduate studies. Coventry University's Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management course aims to produce highly competent professionals ready to contribute effectively to the construction industry's evolving landscape.
Detailed Course Facts
Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Module (EEA)
- GBP 12444 Module (International)
- English
Course Content
The course develops your core knowledge, intellectual and practical skills to enter professional and management roles in the construction industry.
The course themes include: construction technology, traditional quantity surveying skills measurement and documentation, construction contracts and procurement, construction cost management and commercial management.
These core course themes have been developed based on the course philosophy which is to provide a balance between the traditional fundamental knowledge needs of the quantity surveyor, whilst simultaneously providing the needs of tomorrows market place.You will find that your course is taught using lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratories, workshops and studio sessions. These will be supervised by academic and technical support staff. In addition, your personal tutor will review and discuss your progress with you and will be available for advice.
You will work with staff on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups, as you would in professional practice; this means that you develop all of the professional skills at the same time as you learn the technical content of your degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6
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Essential Entry Requirements:- 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
- A-Levels: BCC, excluding General Studies
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Coventry University.
Funding
Merit Scholarship SchemeMerit Scholarship scheme: £1,000, in year one only and based on academic performance.
- Available to all international students applying for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University.
- Scholarships are allocated on the basis of academic merit. (Postgraduate applicants must hold 2.1 or equivalent, undergraduate applicants must hold A-levels or equivalent at grades BBC)
- There is no separate scholarship application process: all undergraduate applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country and postgraduate applications from international, will automatically be considered for a merit award. You will not have to do anything, if you are successful you will be notified in due course by the International Office.
Occasionally, funding becomes available to enable the University, either centrally, through one of the faculties or from other sources, to offer research studentships in specified topics or fields of study.
Science Without BordersBrazilian students are able to apply for full scholarship - including tuition fees and accommodation - to study undergraduate sandwich programmes at Coventry University.
Commonwealth Scholarship SchemeThe Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) offers opportunities to Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK, as part of the UK's contribution to the international Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.
If you are a citizen of a developed Commonwealth country, you can apply for:
Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study
If you are a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, you can apply for
- Scholarships for Masters, PhD, or split-site (PhD) study at UK universities
- Shared Scholarships for Masters study at selected UK universities
If you are a citizen of the Maldives, St Helena or the Seychelles, you can apply for:
- Scholarships for undergraduate study at UK universities
Ferguson Trust Scholarships are made available through the generosity of The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up in memory of two generations of the Ferguson family to promote education, international friendship and understanding, and the promotion of world peace and development. The Trust supports people from low-income and conflict-affected regions who want to improve their knowledge of peace and reconciliation. Scholarship amounts vary and are dependent on individual circumstances and assessment.
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