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A quantity surveyor is someone who estimates the costs involved in construction projects, be that large scale or small construction projects. Drawing on mathematics skills, a quantity surveyor will also have a strong understanding of civil engineering, construction methods and geography. As a quantity surveyor, you will be able to appraise a project from the start and supply you customers with costs analysis, and follow the project through to completion with your customer, providing support along the way.
The topics you are likely to cover when studying Quantity Surveying include:
Graduates of a degree in quantity surveying find careers as Quantity Surveyors in a variety of areas such as local and central government, and in private industry.
The skills you learn when studying for a degree in Quantity Surveying also translate well to other careers such as Business advisor, Project management and Property development.
Undergraduate programmes in Quantity Surveying are commonly available at universities around the world as:
Entry requirements for undergraduate degrees in Quantity Surveying will usually include academic achievements at the level required by your chosen university in a related subject area, such as mathematics. If applicable, you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language proficiency in IELTS, TOEFL, or other accepted language tests.
Malaysia
Malaysia is a great study abroad destination for students who want to explore a diverse and vibrant country. There are lots of different ethnic groups and cultures who all mingle peacefully, and you can take advantage of the modern cities, gorgeous beaches and interesting rainforests. Malaysia's higher education system is still relatively young, but is developing rapidly. This is demonstrated by the fact that there are several of Malaysia's universities consistently included in the QS World University rankings top 500.
See our detailed guide to studying in Malaysia for international students.
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