Overview
Built for success
A career in Quantity Surveying is a blend of analytical and practical skillsets offering promising career prospects. Our industry-recognised MSc Quantity Surveying programme will provide you with the knowledge of cost planning, contract administration, project management, and procurement strategies needed to transition into the world of professional quantity surveyors.
Quantity surveyors play a pivotal role in the construction industry—managing project costs, contracts, and procurement from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on within budget. They maximise value for money, and advise costs and risks management, making them an indispensable advisor to developers, contractors, and clients worldwide.
Supported by expert lecturers and a vibrant virtual learning community in both UK and Hong Kong, MSc Quantity Surveying at University of the Built Environment will prepare you towards the chartered status with leading professional bodies such as HKIS, HKICM, RICS and CICES. Specialise, advance, and set yourself apart as a leader in the global construction industry with our MSc Quantity Surveying.
Hong Kong delivery from September 2026
From September 2026, the University is adapting select programmes to introduce a blended learning model*, tailored to the needs of career-focused professionals in Hong Kong and Macau.
Students will benefit from the flexibility of e-learning through online lectures and reading materials, allowing them to study the international curriculum in their own time. Foundation is then strengthened through two in-person weekend assessment support tutorials for specific modules, held at the University’s designated learning centre.
During these sessions, students will meet and receive guidance on their assessments from lecturers and industry practitioners who understand the local context. They can also discuss ideas with fellow students and analyse real-world examples specific to Hong Kong.
With this blended learning model, we offer a postgraduate experience that accommodates demanding careers while still providing a robust and supportive learning experience.
*NCR registration for blended learning in progress.
Why study this degree?
Career opportunities
Prepare you for a career as a Quantity Surveyor
Industry-recognised qualification
Start your journey towards professional membership of HKIS, HKICM, RICS, CABE, CICES and CIOB
Blended learning
International curriculum taught by UK experts with two face-to-face HK-contextualised assessment support weekend tutorials by HK experienced lecturers
Fast route for career changers
No prior experience required - pursue this part-time conversion master's programme designed to empower you learn new skills while you earn
About this degree
Course accreditations
  
 
  
  
Remarks:
This programme is registered with the Hong Kong Non-local Courses Registry (NCR)#. “It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.“^
These programmes are eligible programmes under the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO), Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA).
# The Hong Kong blended mode of delivery of this programme is subject to approval by the Non-local Courses Registry (NCR). Formal approval must be secured prior to the commencement of our blended offering in Hong Kong. Applicants should note that the availability of this delivery mode is contingent upon such regulatory approval, if approval is not secured by September 2026, the programme will be delivered fully online with support from Hong Kong specific tutors. We will keep you updated on this situation.
Begin your route to obtain professional membership of HKIS, HKICM, RICS, CABE, CICES and CIOB
Structure
Modules you will study
You will study 8 modules over 2 years. The modules will be delivered through two modes: fully online teaching materials and webinars by UK-based lecturers via VLE (green); other than that, you will be supported by local face-to-face, assessment-focused tutorials (red).
Autumn
Project Management in the Built Environment
Explore the strategic and organisational challenges of project management, focusing on the management of construction projects. Develop the variance of skillsets and professional disciplines required to manage, plan, and control the safe and compliant delivery of built assets, in the context of key project drivers.
Learn the principles of construction technology, including modern, innovative and traditional construction. Explore assessment methods and relevant codes and regulations within the framework of a sustainable and inclusive built environment.
This module examines the principles and applications of project procurement. It also develops your understanding of the effects of risk allocation on procurement choice and the impact this has on subsequent phases of the project cycle.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial aspects of a construction project, including an appreciation of what affects the cost of a building, and the methods used to manage and control costs at the pre-contract stage of the project.
Contract Administration and Practice
Examine Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), New Engineering Contract (NEC) and International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Standard Forms of construction contracts to enable you to interpret and analyse the key provisions for effective control and management of a contract.
Quantification and Costing of Construction Work
Gain an understanding of the methods of quantification and costing used for tendering, with particular focus on the traditional measurement process and the production of a Bill of Quantities as part of the tendering process.
Develop an understanding of the process essential for effective control and management of cost during the construction phase of a project. Using a case study, you will build an understanding of how costs and risks are managed, techniques for reporting, and how costs are reported to a professional standard.
Build your research skills within the context of the built environment with the opportunity to conduct a self-directed research project that reflects the culmination of your studies. The topics selected are expected to reflect the current and critical issues that concern the built environment.
The module structure above is indicative for those beginning their studies in the autumn. Please note that modules are subject to change.
How does this course align?
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the United Nation’s economic, social and environmental plan to achieve sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are central to this ambition, and must therefore be a critical part of built environment curriculums.
We are currently undergoing an evaluation of how SDGs relate to modules. This will be updated shortly.
Lecturer
Daniel W H Sum
FRICS FCIOB CInstCES
Daniel is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of RICS, CIOB, and CInstCES, with over 35 years of experience in project management and quantity surveying of the Built Environment. As Director of Darwin Construction Management Consultancy and Finance Director of Union Construction (Group), he specialises in modular integrated construction (MiC), transitional housing, and complex fit-outs in Hong Kong. Daniel’s expertise spans cost estimation, contract administration, claims resolution, and arbitration, backed by an MSc in Construction Management from the University of Bath, United Kingdom. He also serves as a guest lecturer and Programme Validation Panel Member for the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and guest lecturer of the University of Macau, shaping future surveying and construction professionals.
Blended learning
The future of study
Flexible study
Balance your study, work and home commitments, all while working towards your career goals
e-Library access
Full access to a comprehensive and valuable e-library with a wealth of resources to support your studies
Interactive
Study using a diverse range of interactive, modern and dynamic learning resources
Expert-led
International curriculum with face-to-face weekend assessment support in Hong Kong by local experienced lecturers
Stay connected
Learn alongside a diverse community of students from all over the world
Time commitment and study breakdown
Studying two modules per semester requires an expected time commitment of 15-20 hours per week. If you study only one module per semester, the weekly time commitment will be less, depending on the module’s credit size. Most modules are typically 20 credits.
Applications
Ready to apply?
This programme is exclusively available to students from Hong Kong and Macau. If you are from another region, please visit our UK website.
Application deadline
Autumn 2026
- Apply by 10 August 2026 to start on 28 September 2026
Spring 2027
- Apply by 08 February 2027 to start on 30 March 2027
Admissions process
Check the entry requirements above. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our Hong Kong office, either through WhatsApp +852 5647 2020 or complete the contact form below.
Get the necessary documents ready for your application, including HKID or passport, academic certificates, transcripts, and any other required materials. Contact us through WhatsApp +852 5647 2020 or complete the contact form below, and we will be happy to advise you on the next steps. No application fee is required.
The admissions team will review the documents and process your application. If you meet the entry requirements, you will receive a conditional offer email from admissions team. Please note receiving an offer does not mean you are committed to study with us, but it will be the first step.
The conditional offer email will specify the documents to be verified. Local students are encouraged to bring original copies and visit our Hong Kong office. If you are unable to come in person, check who can verify your documents and what they need to include.
There is no further action until registration opens. You will receive an Invitation to Register email a few weeks before the semester begins. You can contact us if you have any additional questions.
Through the Invitation to Register email, you can access the registration portal, then follow the instructions, and complete the tuition payment for this semester. Once it is done, you will officially be part of our community!
An in-person orientation evening will be held one week before the semester start at the Hong Kong office. Join us to meet your fellow course peers, enjoy some light refreshments, and gain valuable insights from lecturers and alumni sharing sessions. You are ready to start your study journey!
Start exploring career paths that make a lasting impact.
Questions?
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Remarks:
This programme is registered with the Hong Kong Non-local Courses Registry (NCR). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.
These programmes are eligible programmes under the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO), Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA).
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