3.5-Term Pathway - Undergraduate Foundation Program - Engineering and Physical Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying)

The 3.5-term program offers successful students guaranteed progression to London South Bank University. Students will study their Foundation program at the ONCampus London South Bank University Centre located at the heart of the London South Bank University campus. This extended program is available for students who do not have the required English language level for the 3-term pathway. The program lasts for 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELPP) followed by 3 terms of Undergraduate Foundation Program (UFP).

The program is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at London South Bank University. All students who successfully complete the Undergraduate Foundation Program are guaranteed placement on a suitable program of undergraduate study at London South Bank University. The Undergraduate Foundation Program is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the United Kingdom.

The year begins with an English language module and then the next three terms are divided into seven to eight teaching weeks and one examination week, and half a term of English language. On average, students will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.

English Language forms up to six hours of the timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if additional support is needed. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.

Progress to Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying)

For those seeking a professional-level job in the construction industry, quantity surveying - ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards, and that clients receive value for money - is an ideal choice. There is currently a shortage of quantity surveyors, making this a high-demand field. Students will study management and business practice in a construction context, as well as law and economics. Organizational structure and cost control skills are essential for quantity surveyors.

With a comprehensive construction curriculum, this course will prepare students for professional responsibility in a management role within the construction industry. The course covers management and business practice, law, economics, construction technology and materials, measurement, and project appraisal.

For those interested in construction and seeking a professional-level job, quantity surveying could be an ideal career path. Quantity surveyors play a crucial role in ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards, while also delivering value for clients. Understanding organizational structure and cost control within construction projects are key skills for quantity surveyors.

Recent graduates have pursued careers as quantity surveyors/estimators, site managers, construction project managers, and commercial managers. Additionally, students have the opportunity to further their qualifications through postgraduate study.