Study Quantity Surveying Abroad!
- Duration: 3 - 4 Years
- Average fees: RM 40,000 to 70,000
- Average Salary: RM 2,000 to 5,000
- Job Demand: Med - High
Introduction to Quantity Surveying
Quantity Surveying deals with the estimation and cost management of a construction project to ensure that the production is managed as efficiently as possible. As a construction project has many parts, the costs can easily spiral out of control. Thus, it is up to the quantity surveyor to keep track of the initial budget and estimate the amount of materials needed to minimize costs while maximizing value for money.
Did you love building LEGO as a kid? Are you a whiz at saving money, instead of spending it? Perhaps you were made treasurer of your class in high school. Or you were always given the task of calculating a project cost because of how nimble you were with numbers.
If any of this sounds like you, then you might want to consider a career in quantitative surveying!
What will you study?
As all construction projects go through the process of planning, design, construction and maintenance, quantity surveyors play a vital role in ensuring the success of the project with their engineering and management skills. Thus, a you will study subjects that grows your expertise in not one, but FOUR significant areas!
Construction – Skilled in engineering and construction knowledge
Cost – Skilled in calculating costs and estimating resources
Contract – Skilled in contract management and construction law
Project – Skilled in project management and delegation of tasks
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Law
- Construction Law
- Cost Planning
- Construction Technology
- Project Management
- Finance Management
- Quantity Surveying Practices
Why should you study Quantity Surveying?
- Good with numbers
If you’re good with numbers, but prefer to test your numerical prowess in a less mainstream course, why not consider Quantity Surveying? You’ll need good mathematics skills to run cost analysis, make accurate estimations, and monitor the overall cost of a project.
- You don’t want a desk job
If you dislike being desk-bound, then this is good news! Quantity Surveying will give you the opportunity to break free from your office walls and visit construction sites for project meetings with different individuals. From lawyers, engineers, architects, and businessmen, you’ll be meeting and engaging with new people every day! You might even get the chance to travel out of the country as well!
If you like variety in your work schedules, then Quantity Surveying is definitely something you should consider.
- Intellectually-challenging career
Quantity surveying is a job that requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You need to think outside the box for creative solutions, but also be able to adhere to the law and finance principles to ensure a profitable, high quality construction. You also need to consider the details in designs, site conditions, and delegate the work in a team. This will give you the chance to shine as a leader and challenge yourself to constantly grow and improve.
What are job opportunities?
The constant growth and expansion of the economy means that quantity surveyors will be high in demand. With a degree in Quantity Surveying, graduates can seek job opportunities in sectors such as property development, construction companies, engineering firms, management consultant firms, local government authorities, and more. Some job options are:
- Cost Estimator
- Building Surveyor
- Building Material Manager
- Quantity Surveyor
- Planning & Development Surveyor
- Consulting Civil Engineer
- Site Engineer
- Arbitrator
- Urban Designer
- Construction Manager
- Construction Executive
- Project Coordinator
What are the requirements for this course?
- STPM :Full passes in three relevant subjects listed in Schedule A
- A-Levels :Pass in three relevant subjects listed in Schedule A
- SAM :ATAR 70 and Grade B in two relevant subjects which must include one Mathematics subject
- CPU :70% average in 6 relevant subjects which must include one Mathematics subject
- UEC :6 grade Bs which must include either Bahasa Malaysia or English, with minimum grade C in the other subject – five other subjects listed in Schedule A
Are you interested to study this subject in Malaysia?
Please fill up the form and our conselors will get back to you shortly.
Universities to attend:
Courses to take:
What's new
5 Easy and Affordable Recipes for Students Away from Home! – Eduloco Recipes
Looking for some easy and wallet-friendly recipes? You’re in the right place! At Eduloco, we understand the student life hustle, and that’s why we’ve curated
