Interested in becoming a quantity surveyor? The Quantity Surveying major in the Bachelor of Construction prepares you for this essential construction industry career.
The Quantity Surveying major has a focus on contract management, costing and commercial management in the construction industry.
Once you graduate with a Bachelor of Construction in Quantity Surveying, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge for a career as a quantity surveyor.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Construction.
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You complete 120 points from core courses, 120 points from major courses, 60 points from a compulsory minor in Professional Practice, and 60 points from a second minor (from either the Bachelor of Construction or another degree at AUT) or from electives.
As part of your first year, you’ll study four core courses that provide the foundation knowledge required for the Bachelor of Construction. You’ll also study two courses from your major, and one course from your Professional Practice minor.
You become more specialised in your chosen major. In your second year you’ll also study two core courses alongside your major courses, as well as two courses from your Professional Practice minor.
Plus two courses from your chosen minor.
In your third and final year you complete a final core course alongside your major courses, and a 30-point project. You also complete the final course from your Professional Practice minor.
*Enrolment in ENBU795 is subject to approval of the programme director.
Plus two courses from your chosen minor.
Add an additional major or a minor to your bachelor’s degree and study another area that interests you. You can choose from a wide range of additional majors or minors.
Quantity surveyors are an essential part of the construction industry. They combine the technical understanding of how construction takes place (in all forms; infrastructure, commercial and residential projects) with the commercial realities of the construction industry.
These professionals bring together the necessary understanding of large, complex construction projects, and the ability to work with a wide range of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds.
Roles include:
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.