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Description
The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honors degree is aimed at providing students with broad and systematic knowledge and skills in the field using the principles, theories and methodologies of the profession with the intention of exposing students’ capabilities that enable them to provide advice on all aspects of the construction process and managerial skills.
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.
