Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Course Description

During the course of a construction project, one of the most important professionals is the quantity surveyor.

The shortage of quantity surveyors in a booming construction industry such as Malta means that there are ample opportunities for skilled quantity surveying graduates across the construction sector.

This programme aims to provide you with specialist knowledge in cost planning, procurement processes and the management of construction projects. You will learn how to interact effectively with other professionals as well as with clients, by developing and honing your skills in negotiation, problem solving and decision-making.
You will also gain an understanding of legal, financial, political and economic issues and how these impact construction processes, as well as ethical practices and sustainability.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following:

• a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject);

AND

• a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).

Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience in a field related to the study programme.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at:

• individuals aspiring to work as quantity surveyors;
• individuals who wish to advance their education and gain in depth knowledge and skills related to quantity surveying;
• individuals already working in the field of quantity surveying who would like to obtain a qualification in quantity surveying.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:

• quantity surveyor
• commercial/residential surveyor
• estimator

Modules

You are required to complete all modules (120 ECTS), to fulfil the requirements of this certificate.

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 12 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 20 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:

• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures (evening);
• 12 hours of guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos;
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.