Study Construction and Surveying

Career-focused degrees

Join us in building a dynamic career in construction, property and surveying, and work towards becoming a chartered professional.

Our courses are accredited by prestigious professional bodies that include the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Our courses are fully engaged with the construction and surveying sector. Each year we receive more than 35 industry and professional body-sponsored prizes and all of our programmes have an excellent employability rate.

A great place to learn


Building Surveying
BSc (Hons)

Building Surveying

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow K230

Learn building management, design and construction at degree level and you can become a chartered building surveyor with professional technical knowledge.

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BSc (Hons) Part Time 5 Years Sep 24 Glasgow K230
Building Surveying Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Building Surveying Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations K231

Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study building management, design and construction at degree level. You can become a building surveyor with professional technical knowledge putting your problem-solving skills to the test.

Construction Management
BSc (Hons)

Construction Management

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow K251

As a construction manager, you can enjoy leading projects, planning and organising. Study the technical, financial and planning aspects of construction at undergraduate degree level.

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BSc Hons Part Time 3 - 5 Years Sep 24 Glasgow K251
Construction Management Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Construction Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations K220

Begin this degree at college and progress your technical, financial and construction planning knowledge at degree level. If you enjoy leading projects, planning and organising, you can become a construction manager.

Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying)
BSc (Hons)

Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying)

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Blended Learning
4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow

Develop your skills as a quantity surveyor in the building and civil engineering sectors. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of project management at degree level.

International Construction Project Management
MSc

International Construction Project Management

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Progress to a career as a project manager with employers such as Balfour Beatty, Sir Robert McAlpine and Morgan Sindall. Develop your leadership and planning skills at the postgraduate level in the study of construction and the built environment.

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MSc Full Time 18 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 30 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc Distance Learning 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Distance Learning 30 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons)

Quantity Surveying

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow K240

If you enjoy numbers and planning, you can become a quantity surveyor. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of project management at degree level. Available part-time.

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BSc (Hons) Part Time 2 - 5 Years Sep 24 Glasgow K240
Quantity Surveying
MSc

Quantity Surveying

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 London

Take existing skills in numeracy, problem solving and communication and apply them to negotiation, dispute resolution, project management and international construction. Progress to a career as a quantity surveyor or commercial manager.

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MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 London
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MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Sep 24 London
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MSc Part Time 2 - 3 Years Jan 25 London
Quantity Surveying
MSc

Quantity Surveying

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Take existing skills in numeracy, problem solving and communication and apply them to negotiation, dispute resolution, project management and international construction. Progress to a career as a quantity surveyor or commercial manager.

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MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc Distance Learning 2 - 5 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
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MSc Distance Learning 2 - 5 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Quantity Surveying Pathway
BSc Hons

Quantity Surveying Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations K241

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of a project degree level and you can become a Quantity Surveyor.

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