Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Quantity Surveying

Our teaching methods range from engaging lectures to interactive workshops, allowing you to absorb knowledge through multiple approaches. You will dive into real-world projects that challenge and inspire you through hands on work, where you will put theory into practice.  

Here at Aston University, we are passionate about supporting our students. You will have a personal tutor throughout your studies to provide support and guidance, and a dedicated programming support officer for additional support. The Learning Development Centre is there to provide maths support, academic writing development, advice, and strategies for managing your studies. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in PAL sessions, learning from your peers who have been through the course content before you.

If you wish to you can partake in extracurriculars with our built environment society. The society is student-led and often hosts CPD sessions, industry talks, and site visits, enhancing your practical knowledge and industry connections beyond the classroom.

Driven by the needs of industry and individuals, our course provides you with an introductory understanding of key quantity surveying concepts and an ability to critically analyse these, alongside the opportunity to specialise in areas of quantity surveying that interest you. Whilst developing the essential skills to transition onto BSc Quantity Surveying, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience that sets you apart in industry. 

Scholarships

At Aston University we are committed to supporting the most talented and hardworking students to achieve their potential by providing a range of scholarships to help lower tuition and living costs.

Explore our scholarships 

The way we assess you will be diverse, blending exams with coursework, portfolio submissions, and digital design on platforms. Assessing you through different practices will help gain an overall understanding of your knowledge.

The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module. Therefore, each module will be assessed in a variety of ways to reflect your knowledge from that module and how you would apply it in the real world.

Engineering and physical science skills are used in almost all aspects of our modern lives, meaning that graduates in these areas are in high demand. Students who have completed an Engineering and Physical Science Foundation Programme go on to study for their Bachelor level degree. 

Upon completion of the BSc Quantity Surveying degree, students have gone on to work in a variety of roles including Construction and Project Management, Risk Advisory Consultancy, Procurement Advisor and Management, and Structural Engineering. Notable companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Turner and Townsend have hired previous Aston University graduates who are enjoying fantastic careers.