MSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
- Entry year:
- 2026/27
- Start date:
- September
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Course duration:
- 1 year
- Campus:
- City
About this course
Fast track your career with this RICS accredited Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Masters from LJMU and prepare for senior management roles.
- Study on a course supported by industrial partners such as Laing O'Rourke and Lovell, and professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Benefit from the internationally recognised research of our Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute
- Opt for the part-time, day release study option if you are already in employment
- Look forward to career roles as a Contractor, Supply Chain Manager, Consultant or within QS client organisations
This Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management MSc is the ideal degree if you want to move into a senior management role in this highly challenging and dynamic industry.
Cost management of construction processes is vital throughout the life cycle of a project. This requires a good understanding of the commercial aspects of development and construction, and the environment in which these operate.
On this course you will address projects from the perspectives of both demand and supply, and focus on the procurement and financial control of construction projects. The programme is ideally suited to students involved in the procurement of built assets, for example on behalf of project sponsors in the public sector. In addition to RICS accreditation and a Masters qualification, you will also gain many lifelong managerial and professional career skills through the programme.
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Course modules
Discover the building blocks of your programme
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.
Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.
Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Research Methods
10 credits
10 credits
This module focuses on your critical understanding of the research process. In preparation for your research study, it also develops skills in research design, implementation and presentation. You will come to understand the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.
Dissertation
60 credits
60 credits
This module develops and tests your ability to prepare a dissertation, based on the study of a subject related to your chosen discipline within the built environment. Dissertation preparation normally takes place after completion of the Postgraduate Diploma stage.
Construction Technology
10 credits
10 credits
The aim of this module is to review and analyse construction methods and building services installations for domestic buildings, framed structures, and commercial/industrial buildings.
Sustainable Procurement
20 credits
20 credits
In this module you will examine existing procurement options and their effectiveness in meeting the client's requirements. You will also examine sustainable construction and the development of procurement strategies which address sustainable construction principles.
Construction Contract Strategy
20 credits
20 credits
In this module you will develop a strategic knowledge and critical appreciation of construction contract law to enable the student to consider in detail the application of it to construction and engineering projects.
Quantity Surveying Professional Practice
20 credits
20 credits
This module encourages students to apply the theory, concepts and procedures of quantity surveying professional skills using standard industry practice.
BIM Enabled Financial Management
20 credits
20 credits
The aim of this module is to introduce financial management techniques used in construction in order to manage the lifecycle cost of built environment facilities. The module will also deliver the fundamental concepts that link financial management and BIM, such as the cash flow forecasts, cost plans, cost value reconciliation and whole life cycle management of construction facilities.
Collaborative BIM Project
20 credits
20 credits
The module is an opportunity for students to follow BIM protocols and practice in a collaborative multidisciplinary project team to achieve project success.
Your Learning Experience
An insight into teaching on your course
Teaching methods
You will learn via formal keynote lectures, coursework tasks and guided independent study.
Applied learning
The programme team has extensive links with both professional bodies and industry this facilitates guest lectures and seminars by leading practitioners.
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
Assessment methods on this programme include examination, assignments, essays, problem solving scenarios, projects and case study based tasks.
Where you will study
This programme is based in the City Campus. Besides well-equipped workshops, we have: a structural testing laboratory, a concrete laboratory, a radio frequency and microwave laboratory, a highways research laboratory, an industrial chemistry laboratory, a soil mechanics laboratory, hydraulics laboratory, surveying laboratory, light structure and materials laboratory, building information modelling (BIM) software and expertise and smart homes.
Course tutors
Dr Onur Dursun has joined the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment as Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying in 2019. Prior to this appointment, Onur was an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, Yasar University (Izmir, Turkey); a Visiting Lecturer at German University in Cairo (Berlin, Germany); and a Researcher at the Institute of Construction Economics, University of Stuttgart (Germany) and Teaching Assistant at Istanbul Technical University (Turkey). He was awarded a Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) degree in the subject of Construction Economics by University of Stuttgart in 2013. He obtained two MSc degrees in Construction Project Management from University of Reading (UK) and Istanbul Technical University (Turkey) in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Onur is interested in research areas/topics related to (1) construction economics – early estimation of key project determinants using statistical modelling and machine learning methods; (2) optimization of building design based on selected performance metrics using simulations coupled with genetic algorithms; (3) integration of virtual reality in building design education. Throughout his career, Onur has taught wide spectrum of subjects in built environment at all levels - including, but not limited to, construction project management, economic evaluation of building projects, legal aspects of building projects, virtual environments in building design, research approaches and design, and structural design and analysis.
Postgraduate research opportunities
At LJMU, you can take the next step in your academic journey with a PhD or MPhil, available on a full-time or part-time basis. International students also have the option to study remotely.
- PhD duration: Up to 4 years full-time, or up to 7 years part-time
- Funding options: Choose between funded projects (with supervisors already in place) or self-funded study
Our Doctoral Academy is here to support you every step of the way—from your first enquiry through to successful completion—working closely with Schools, Faculties, and Professional Services.
For more details on postgraduate research and full details on how to apply, visit the Doctoral Academy website.
Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 97% of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025). Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
When you graduate with an MSc in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, you will enjoy full exemption (excepting the Assessment of Professional Competence) from the RICS educational requirements and be eligible for direct entrance on to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence professional training programme.
Tuition fees and funding
- Fee:
- £10,250
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.
Financial Support
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages. The University offers a range of financial support for students. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist financial support pages including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
- Fee:
- £18,250
International Scholarships and payment plans
Liverpool John Moores University is committed to supporting international students by providing a range of scholarships and flexible payment plans to help students manage their tuition fees.
Scholarships
LJMU provides a variety of postgraduate scholarships to support international students. Scholarships are available to self-funded students who have accepted their offer and met all the conditions outlined in their offer letter. Students must also demonstrate that they can cover living costs, travel, and other expenses associated to studying at the university. Postgraduate scholarships include tuition fee reductions and are often offered in partnership with external funding organisations such as the British Council and Chevening.
All self-funded international students are eligible for an automatic scholarship worth up to £4,000. For more details and to view our full list of scholarships, visit the international scholarship webpages.
Deposit
All students must pay a £5,000 deposit before they can receive their CAS letter.
For more information view our deposit page.
Tuition Fee Payment Plan
After paying their £5,000 deposit, students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts. There are two payment options available for international students. You can either pay your tuition fees in full before enrolment or opt for a payment plan. With the payment plan, you can pay your fees in three instalments after making your £5,000 deposit. The first instalment is due before enrolment.
All payments should be made through Flywire. Full details can be found in the How to Pay Guide.
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Undergraduate degree
a minimum 2:2 Bachelors Degree with Hons in a relevant subject
- 2.2 Bachelors Degree with Hons in a non-cognate subject may be considered with relevant experience.
Alternative qualifications considered
a professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience
Further information
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RPL
- RPL is accepted on this programme
International requirements
IELTS
- IELTS English language requirement: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Further information
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RPL
- RPL is accepted on this programme
Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
You need to demonstrate that you have a sufficient level of knowledge to embark on the programme and to complete it within the time limits. You should provide evidence, at the interview stage, of your learning capabilities and commitment to a postgraduate programme of study.
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcomed.
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