Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

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<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
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<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
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<li>IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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a professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience
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a professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience
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</ul> Offerings: All

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a minimum 2:2 in a relevant subject
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a minimum 2:2 in a relevant subject
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</ul> Offerings: All

Analyse and evaluate the contexts in which a Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager operate, including legal, economic, political, cultural, technological, and environmental, in a domestic and global setting.

Establish knowledge of construction types, techniques, tools, and technologies with a specific focus on sustainable construction, at the level required to perform key competencies in the Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management profession.

Undertake research, including gathering and interpretation of data, developing ideas and testing hypotheses.

Undertake research for information to develop and critically appraise ideas.

Use appropriate techniques and application of the procedure for undertaking reports with conclusive and justified recommendations.

Use quantitative skills and IT tools to analyse data and interpret results obtained from analysis to provide evidence-based solutions to problems under study.

Apply the concepts, tools, and techniques of Quantity Surveying and Commercial and Project Management together with the confidence to apply them in a practical and testing environment.

Use IT tools effectively, including modelling, implementation, and manipulation of relevant software packages.

Make decisions in challenging and unpredictable situations.

Identify the objectives and overall business case for the financial management of a construction project and prepare a cogent strategy and project management plan identifying how these may be achieved.

Develop a strategic knowledge and critical appreciation of construction contract law to consider in detail its application of it to construction and engineering projects.

Use appropriate mathematical methods for analysing problems.

Effectively work with people within a team environment, collaborate with others to deliver key outcomes, prioritise tasks, organise and lead a team.

Use creativity and innovation in problem-solving.

Analyse and critically review procurement options for building and engineering works and examine the allocation of risk within these options.

Examine and evaluate the interaction of the various professional disciplines involved with Quantity Surveying and the wider Built Environment

Understand in-depth how the design and construction process work and be confident in managing the technical, legal, and economic issues associated with the procurement and management of design and construction services.

Manipulate, sort, present, and communicate data using adequate techniques and IT tools.

Provide comprehensive presentations using technical aids and providing information in a logical and confident manner.

Apply the required professional and ethical responsibilities of a Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Professional.

Critically analyse and interpret preconstruction project data, current standard industry protocols, and post-contract procedures of the Quantity Surveying profession.

Articulate knowledge and establish an understanding of the legal, economic, political, cultural, technological, and environmental context that impacts the management and cost of construction projects.

Course Catalogue

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - 36858 - MSc