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BSc Quantity Surveying

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Quantity Surveying
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U2402PYC
Median salary
£45,500 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 94%: 102 offers from 108 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 89%
  • Learning opportunities: 86%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 88%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 10%
  • Left higher education: 15%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 85%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 75%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 75%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 25%
  • South East: 55%
  • South West: 5%
  • Wales: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £36,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £55,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Building.

What do graduates of BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth?

89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth?

94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 102 offers from 108 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Does BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Quantity Surveying at University of Portsmouth?

70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.