Programme: MSc Quantity Surveying

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Code Faculty Department
12252031 Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology Department: Construction Economics
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

The degree is conferred on the basis of a dissertation and examination on the field of study of the dissertation and/or divisions of the field of study as required by the relevant head of department.

Also refer to G Regulations G.30 to G.40 and G.50 to G.54.

Admission requirements

  1. BScHons (Quantity Surveying) (or equivalent) degree at NQF level 8 including 30 credits of research passed at honours level
  2. Relevant practical experience assessed by the departmental Postgraduate Committee

Additional requirements

Supplementary undergraduate modules may be prescribed during the first year of study.

Examinations and pass requirements

The minimum pass mark is 50% for both the dissertation and the examination.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction when a student obtains at least 75% in the examination and the dissertation.

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