Bachelor of Construction in Quantity Surveying

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Employment opportunities for graduates of this programme exist across the broader built environment, including building construction, maintenance, restoration, and asset management. Graduates may become part of a design or development team, be self-employed, or act as consultants to the construction industry. Graduates can pursue varying and challenging careers across a diverse range of sectors, including:

  • Quantity Surveying & Cost Consultancies: Professional Quantity Surveyors, Cost Consultants, and Estimators, utilising core expertise in Quantity Surveying I–III, Price Analysis and Estimating, and Procurement and Tendering to manage project lifecycles and financial viability.
  • Construction & Project Management: Construction Project Managers, Contract Administrators, and Site Supervisors, applying practical knowledge from Construction Management, Project Planning and Administration, and Commercial Construction Methods to deliver complex builds.
  • Property Development & Asset Management: Property Development Coordinators and Asset Managers, leveraging insights from Urban Development Economics, Urban Development and Sustainability, and Construction Accounting Principles across property developers, financial institutions, and property management companies.
  • Public Sector & Regulatory Bodies: Public Works Project Managers and Compliance Officers for local authorities, national departments, State-Owned Enterprises, and regulatory bodies, ensuring strict adherence to Construction and Development Law and industry standards.
Bachelor : Bachelor of Construction in Quantity Surveying

B_CQS

Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus

3 years (full-time)

360

7

Minimum Credits Required: 372

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • Mathematics: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • Physical Sciences or Life Sciences/Physiology: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • English: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 32 points

Understanding Your Matric Pass Level

To help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Bachelor’s Pass.

Bachelor’s Pass (Required)

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course.

Diploma Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course at a university of technology.

Certificate Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate.


Selection Process & Additional Requirements

  • Selection Process: Admission to this learning programme is subject to a formal selection process.
  • NCV Applicants: Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate.
  • Alternative Entry: A higher certificate, advanced certificate, or diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements.
  • Mandatory Graduation Modules: No student will be allowed to graduate without successfully completing both the Academic Literacy and Communication Studies module and Personal Information Management.

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.


Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student Calendar

We know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies.

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Accreditation & Professional Registration

This programme is officially accredited and designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring your qualification is recognised by the leading statutory body for quantity surveying in South Africa:

  • SACQSP Accreditation: Fully accredited by the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
  • Professional Pathway: This qualification provides the foundational academic requirements for eventual professional registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the SACQSP, subject to their specific experiential and registration criteria.

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