BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying programme at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree focused on cost, contracts, and construction technology—supporting you to become a successful quantity surveyor.
You will learn through a mix of lectures, tutorials and practical work, with assessment through coursework and examinations, and the programme includes study across January and September intakes in Malaysia.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core knowledge for quantity surveying and the built environment approach used across the degree.
- Develop the baseline technical and professional understanding needed for cost, contractual, and construction-advice work.
- Start learning how quantity surveyors add value across the design and construction process.
- Strengthen skills in construction technology and how it connects to project costs.
- Focus on planning and monitoring costs, including understanding contractual issues at project stages.
- Apply quantity surveying methods to support decision-making for value for money in construction projects.
- Advance your ability to provide financial, contractual and technical advice across project stages.
- Use professional judgement to support strategy advice and cost control in real construction scenarios.
- Prepare for Quantity Surveying career pathways in public sector and professional consulting/contracting organisations.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (September intake - Malaysia) | Year 1 compulsory and optional courses (September and January) | Surveying and GIS | ||
| The Economy | ||||
| Construction Technology: Structure and Fabric | ||||
| Introduction to Commercial Law | ||||
| Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I | ||||
| National Language A (MPU 3212) | ||||
| Building Services Technology | ||||
| eConstruction | ||||
| Cost Modelling and Measurement | ||||
| Principles of Property Valuation | ||||
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption (MPU3342) | ||||
| Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143) | ||||
| Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations | ||||
| Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II | ||||
| Year 2 to Year 3 (January intake - Malaysia) | Year 1 (January start) and continuation courses up to Year 3 blocks | Building Services Technology | ||
| eConstruction | ||||
| Cost Modelling and Measurement | ||||
| Principles of Property Valuation | ||||
| Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations | ||||
| Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143) | ||||
| Surveying and GIS | ||||
| Construction Technology: Structure and Fabric | ||||
| The Economy | ||||
| Introduction to Commercial Law | ||||
| Philosophy and Current Issues | ||||
| National Language A (MPU 3212) |
Career outcomes
- You graduate with professional-focused Quantity Surveying capability, designed for roles involving cost advice, contractual support, and construction project decision-making.
- Your degree supports career pathways in both public sector work and international consulting and contracting organisations, with roles that can include quantity surveyor and related construction professional positions.
- You build practical value-for-money thinking for projects with tight budgets and strict contractual agreements, helping you perform effectively from early stages through onsite delivery.
- You develop construction technology, legal-issues awareness, and cost planning and control competence, which are core foundations for Quantity Surveying careers.
- You can position yourself for broader built-environment opportunities that connect with surveyor and construction-professional roles, including work that interfaces with architects and design teams.
- Because the program is delivered full time on campus in Malaysia, you gain a structured learning pathway that supports steady career progression.
Employability rate
For Quantity Surveying graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% and an estimated unemployment rate is around 22%, reflecting ongoing demand for cost and contractual expertise in construction and development.
Together, these figures suggest you can expect a reasonably stable job outlook, especially when you build strong practical knowledge in cost planning and professional project advice.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (or equivalent) / Foundation pathway entry | International applicants must meet Heriot-Watt University Malaysia standard entry requirements for this undergraduate programme, which are listed as qualification options such as A-Level (BBC), STPM (GPA 2.67 for 3 subjects), IB Diploma (26 points for 6 subjects), and recognised foundation progression routes, alongside an additional mathematics requirement described on the programme page. |
| Mathematics requirement | In addition to the entry requirements listed for the programme, applicants must have grade C in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE level or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least a grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level. |
Language requirements
As this programme is taught and assessed in English, international applicants must prove their English language ability as part of the admissions process.
IELTS Academic
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MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 51007.2 / total program | Official tuition for international students for the full BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying programme. |
| Registration fee | MYR 530 / one time | Non-refundable registration fee for international students: RM500 + 6% SST = RM530. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | October 01, 2025 | April 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | December 01, 2025 | August 03, 2026 |
| Recommended apply-by | November 25, 2025 | July 28, 2026 |
| Semester begins | January 05, 2026 | September 07, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your qualifications for review
Check that your foreign qualifications meet the entry requirements listed for international applicants on the programme page, including the mathematics requirement. Make sure you have your transcripts and award certificates ready to upload as part of a completed application package.
Submit your online application
Create an account and complete the university’s online application form during the admissions period for the relevant intake. Upload the required supporting documents in the format requested on the application form and ensure your details match your passport and study records.
Pay the application processing fee
Pay the required application processing fee as instructed in the online application flow. The university states it cannot process your application without this fee.