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Quantity Surveying

  • 3 Years | Part Time
  • Suffolk New College (Ipswich)
  • Level 4 | Higher Technical Qualification

Course overview

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If you’re looking to become a quantity surveyor, our course is the perfect starting point to launch your career. We’ll give you the technical skills, strategic understanding, and confidence you need to succeed—whether you’re planning to jump straight into the industry or continue onto higher education.

Our course is designed to be relevant and hands-on, with real-world experience at its heart. You’ll learn from instructors with extensive industry experience, gain access to cutting-edge facilities, and benefit from our strong partnerships with employers in the field.

Throughout the 120 credit course, you’ll dive into key subjects such as construction technology, health and safety, sustainable construction, materials science, maths for construction, and surveying and legal frameworks for quality surveying. All units are carefully designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge needed to stand out in the world of quantity surveying.

The qualification supports a mixture assessment method within each unit, including set assignment developed by the centre and aimed at developing your contextual understanding, external set assignments/examinations, practical assessment demonstrations, presentations and project-based assessments. Throughout all assessment there will be a mixture of written and verbal feedback to support your development. 

When you choose to study with us, you’re learning from the best. Our tutors bring a wealth of technical expertise and are well-connected with industry partners, so you’ll get both practical insights and academic knowledge. Plus, our part-time and flexible study options make it easier for you to fit your learning around your life, helping you stay focused on achieving your career goals.

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