Description
The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours was developed against this background for students who intend to pursue careers in quantity surveying and related fields. The programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive and systematic knowledge and skills in the field of quantity surveying using the principles, theories and methodologies of the profession.
Through this programme, students will be able to acquire cognitive/intellectual skills, practical skills and key transferable skills in relation to the various aspects and interdisciplinary nature of quantity surveying at all levels. The programme also intends to provide a diverse range of skills and competencies that are both discipline specific and job related and facilitate the development of generic cognitive and intellectual skills, enabling a graduate to adapt to a continuously changing environment. Additionally, the skills acquired enable students to absorb a wider range of knowledge, adapt to various conditions, and to solve problems creatively and innovatively.
Admission Requirements
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Degree, obtained from the Namibia University of Science and Technology,
are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours programme. Additionally, a candidate must obtain a
minimum average mark of 60% for third‐year courses, excluding institutional courses. Candidates who do not meet these
requirements are advised to gain a minimum of one‐year work experience in a quantity surveying consultant firm or an
equivalent construction related firm in order to develop a portfolio of works, with which they are encouraged to re‐apply in the
next available academic year.
In this case, admission will be by means of a selection interview with the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee,
during which candidates will be required to present a satisfactory portfolio of work, which may include work from previous
studies or industry work experience.
Applicants holding a Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Degree obtained from any other recognised Tertiary Education Institution,
at NQF Level 7 worth a minimum of 360 credits, or equivalent pre‐NQF 3‐year qualifications are eligible for admission.
Qualifications from other institutions will be evaluated by the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee to determine
equivalence in terms of core competencies, acceptable to the Department.
Candidates who do not meet these requirements are advised to gain a minimum of one‐year work experience in a quantity
surveying consultant firm or an equivalent construction related firm in order to develop a portfolio of works, with which they are
encouraged to re‐apply in the next available academic year.
In this case, admission will be by means of a selection interview with the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee,
during which candidates will be required to present a satisfactory portfolio of work, which may include works from previous
studies or industry work experience. The decision of the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee is final and no
discussion of the results with the candidates will be entertained.
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities for graduates completing and leaving the programme at the exit level are bright and diverse as follows:
Graduates can take up careers in a wide range of areas in the built environment industry. Specifically they have opportunities in professional quantity surveying firms as Quantity Surveyor in Training. They may also seek employment in professional firms for construction management, commercial trading, production of construction materials and equipment or specialize as subcontractors in a building project. Furthermore they may seek employment with local and municipal authorities and Government; Graduates who wish to pursue professional careers as Quantity Surveyors can apply for entry into higher degree programmes in quantity surveying; In addition, graduates of the programme may join academia to impart knowledge and skill and or be involved in research for development.
