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BSc Quantity Surveying

University of Salford, the
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Architecture and Planning
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
90%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

27%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%
Elementary5%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Architecture and Planning graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Architecture and Planning graduates nationally earn £22,500-£55,000 (185 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
75%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Customer service occupations
5%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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