Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Tower Hamlets

Cost£2925 per year
Duration60 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at London City Institute of Technology, part-time during the day. The course costs £2,925 per year. It runs over 60 weeks and gives you a broad grounding in quantity surveying, covering the core knowledge and skills the construction and built environment sector expects at this level. You'll study alongside work or other commitments at a manageable pace. Entry requires a minimum of 96 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications, plus GCSEs in maths, English, and science.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students taking their first steps into employment, and those who are in employment and would like to progress in the workplace by studying part time. The course is also designed to meet employers’ needs. Higher National HTQs are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5 with a high academic content.

The HNC offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector specific skills and knowledge through the specialist units in each pathway. The units in these pathways effectively build underpinning core knowledge while preparing you for more intense subject specialisation at higher levels. You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study and directed study.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE qualifications at grade A*-C or 9-4 (to include, science, Maths and English) BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MPP grade in an Engineering bias. The usual entry requirements for this course are a minimum of 96 UCAS points obtained from level 3 qualifications.

English language requirements Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English but can demonstrate capability in English to

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of construction technology and the built environment.
  • You'll learn how to measure and value construction work.
  • You'll study the principles of construction law and contract management.
  • You'll explore cost planning and cost control across a project lifecycle.
  • You'll build an understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
  • You'll apply professional and commercial management skills to construction projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at London City Institute of Technology. Assessment on the Pearson BTEC Higher National is assignment-based. You'll complete written assignments and project work that draw on real construction scenarios. There are no traditional written exams for most units. Work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel's national standards, and feedback is built into the process throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London City Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Quantity surveyor assistant: supporting cost management on construction projects.
  • Site cost controller: tracking budgets and spend on live sites.
  • Estimator: preparing cost estimates and tender documents.
  • Procurement coordinator: managing supplier and contractor relationships.
  • Contract administrator: handling documentation and contract compliance.
  • Construction project support officer: assisting project managers with commercial tasks.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying (Level 5): the natural next step after the HNC, deepening your technical and commercial knowledge.
  • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying: many universities accept the HNC or HND for direct or advanced entry onto a degree programme.
  • RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC): the route to chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, typically pursued once you're working in the field.
Apply on newham.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at London City Institute of Technology

More courses near you