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BSc (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship

Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying)

Developing Chartered Quantity Surveyors with a RICS accredited work-based programme.

Start date
September 2026 January 2027
Location
Chelmsford
Award
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Duration
5 years 8 months
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Our Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) Degree Apprenticeship blends on-the-job learning with academic study.

Apprentices get the chance to earn, learn and build a career from the ground up. You’ll work towards Chartered Status and graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying. All without the cost of tuition fees.

For employers, it’s a smart investment. Developed with the construction industry, this apprenticeship delivers the skills, knowledge and behaviours to develop qualified quantity surveyors within your company. It’s a cost-effective way to grow your talent pipeline and future-proof your workforce.

Why apprenticeships at ARU?

We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.

  • Develop new or existing staff into Chartered Surveyors.

  • Grow talent with skills tailored to your business.

  • Apprentices learn from industry experts and ARU academics.

  • Equip your team with practical, job-ready knowledge.

  • Shape behaviours that reflect your workplace culture.

  • Demonstrate high standards and ethical commitment.

78%

of employers say apprenticeships good return on investment.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report

We’ll help you launch your career to become a confident and qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

  • Achieve Chartered Status through RICS membership.

  • A work-based approach delivers impact in the workplace as you learn.

  • Work-based assignments demonstrate your knowledge and skills in your role.

  • Study for a BSc (Hons) degree, with no tuition fees.

  • Learn from experts in environmental impact and quantity surveying practices.

  • Access all the same benefits of on-campus students.

76%

received a promotion since starting their apprenticeship.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report

Talent development

Degree Apprenticeships have been a huge success both for us as an employer and for the apprentices that we have taken on.

Steph Pain, HR and Practice Manager, Oxbury Chartered Surveyors

Recruitment support for employers

Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:

  • crafting job advertisements
  • promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
  • adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
  • sharing opportunities across our social media channels.

Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.

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Chartered Surveyor degree apprenticeship graduate Max in graduation cap and gown in a garden

I’ve taken every opportunity to develop and grow over the last four years... I can’t thank Tamdown enough as my employer and ARU who gave me excellent support all the way through.

Max, Chartered Surveyor Graduate Apprentice

Programme content

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Accredited by RICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. The RICS accreditation is a recognised qualification and a benchmark of professional competence.

RICS LOGO

Accredited by RICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. The RICS accreditation is a recognised qualification and a benchmark of professional competence.

Entry requirements

Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.

  • Employer support to undertake this course, with a confirmed, assigned RICS approved Counsellor.
  • Maths and English Level 2 qualifications.*
  • 112 UCAS tariff points at Level 3 or equivalent, or a significant amount of relevant experience.
  • A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion.

*All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected].

Fees and funding

Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.

If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.

Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.

Take the next step

We’d love to hear from you

Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.

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Starting an apprenticeship with your employer

Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.

Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.

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Finding an apprenticeship role

To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.