Overview

The Quantity Surveying MSc programme from Glasgow Caledonian University curriculum is practical and career-focused, making you a more competitive candidate for leadership roles in construction.

Expand your frame of reference and your understanding of construction economics and project management
Explore topics like risk and value management, quantification and costing of work, financial management and construction economics
Investigate sustainable design and construction
Learn how to handle construction contracts and disputes
Connect your expertise to the real world with industrial case studies
Complete a dissertation to integrate your knowledge and develop subject expertise

As the University for the Common Good, GCU's community emphasises real ways to make a positive impact. We work hard to excel at what we do so we can drive change in our communities and in our world. We're doers and builders. We hope when you graduate, you'll take that spirit with you, no matter where you go.

As a construction professional, you'll help build cities, businesses and homes; you also have the power to build the Common Good.

Career opportunities:

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.

Accreditation

GCU's MSc Quantity Surveying is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Economics and Cost Planning
Construction Economics and Procurement
Construction Technology
Construction Contracts and Dispute Management
Risk and Value Management
Construction Financial Management
Construction Project Management
Quantification and Costing of Works

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International

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You should apply as early in the application cycle as you can.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Risk Management Construction Management Financial Management View 95 other Masters in Financial Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16200 GBP / year

≈ 16200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8900 GBP / year

≈ 8900 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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