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.
Building Surveying
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 - 4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | K230 |
Learn building management, design and construction at degree level and you can become a chartered building surveyor with professional technical knowledge.
Construction Management
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 - 3 Years | Sep 26 | 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.
View 3 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Hons | Part Time | 3 - 4 years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | K251 |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full Time | 2 years | Sep 27 | Glasgow | K251 |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Hons | Part Time | 3 years | Sep 27 | Glasgow | K251 |
Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying)
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Blended Learning |
4 Years | Sep 26 | 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
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | 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.
Quantity Surveying
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Follow a career as a quantity surveyor or commercial manager by advancing your skills in numeracy, problem solving and communication. Learn how to effectively apply them to a variety of areas in construction and project management.
Quantity Surveying
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | K240 |
Play a vital role in shaping the built environment and get the technical knowledge and professional skills to manage construction costs, contracts, and resources from project start to completion.
View 3 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Part Time | 4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | K240 |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full time | 4 years | Sep 27 | Glasgow | K240 |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Part time | 4 years | Sep 27 | Glasgow | K240 |
Quantity Surveying Pathway
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Aug 26 | 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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