BSc (Honours) Building Surveying
UCAS code
K230Attendance
Full-time
Four years full-time (including one year work placement) or three years full-timeAt a glance
Study building surveying at a university that is a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors approved centre. The course has a professional focus and you benefit from the expertise of experienced building surveyors and attend lectures from visiting industry professionals. You can also spend a year working in industry, applying what youve learnt and gaining professional skills.
Key points
Study at a university that is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Learn from staff who are experienced building surveyors and other relevant professionals.
Get the latest insights from real case studies supplied by local partner organisations.
If you gain a job following your placement you can finish the course part time.
What is building surveying?
Building surveyors can provide advice on all aspects of property and construction, from large to small developments. It can range from giving advice on conservation to dealing with new development, and is therefore a very varied career.
See the RICS web site for further details www.rics.org
About this course
Study all the key areas of building surveying, such as the environment, building conservation and fire studies, on this professionally focused course. You learn at a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors approved partnership centre for surveying education. We provide you with the practical and thorough training needed to become a successful, well-rounded professional surveyor.
The course introduces you to the academic and theoretical aspects of the subject through a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Although, the emphasis of the course is practical and you learn how to apply this first hand in laboratory classes workshops fieldwork site visits self-directed project work.
On the first and final years of the course, interdisciplinary projects are carried out that show the roles of other professionals within the industry.
You are taught by a lecturer team consisting of experienced building surveyors and other building professionals who can give you first-hand perspectives on the industry. You also benefit from the expertise of visiting lecturers from consultancy companies and large contractors, reinforcing your practical and professional knowledge.
We have good links with local professional and voluntary groups with large property portfolios. They provide various building stock for case studies and project work, which centre on actual buildings with real clients.
These links can also give you a head-start in year three when you have the opportunity to apply what youve learnt on a one year placement. Its an excellent opportunity to enhance your career and starting salary prospects, by working full-time in a building organisation or professional practice.
After completing the placement, some students take up full-time employment with their placement organisation and finish their studies part-time.
There are many rewarding and well-paid opportunities for surveyors, and our graduate surveyors are sought by leading organisations.
Key areas of study
As well as introducing you to the core topics in building surveying we give you the opportunity to specialise in either building conservation, building control or project management.
Contact hours
You take part in a minimum of 12 taught hours per week during your first and second year. The normal teaching pattern typically involves one lecture and one seminar per week, per module. You also have additional timetabled hours periodically for other activities such as laboratory work, guest lectures and field trips.
In your final year, taught teaching is supplemented independent research for your dissertation. Throughout your course, you are supported by a personal tutor.
Associated careers
Building surveying is an expanding professional discipline. The practical laboratory work and work experience you do during the course improves your career prospects in public and commercial sectors throughout the UK and overseas.
Previous graduates have found careers with professional practices such as Malcolm Hollis E C Harris Lambert Smith Hampton Knight Frank.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Association of Building Engineers.
Course content
Year one modules
domestic construction technology and environmental services built environment law professional information management computer-aided design or property law building regulations and planning economics material interdisciplinary project principles of valuation contractual procedures surveying (inspection and measurement of land and property)
Year two core modules
building pathology commercial and industrial construction technical and environmental services commercial and industrial construction technology health and safety management landlord and tenant law research methods structural appraisal of existing buildings energy and carbon assessment of buildings surveying practice management
Year two options
Two from building conservation or advanced 2D computer-aided design project planning or advanced 3D CAD
Year three
optional work placement
Final year core modules
integrated project reflection on professional experience/reflection on professional issues dissertation fire safety studies building surveying professional studies refurbishment and maintenance
Final year options
Two from advanced building control surveying or building conservation 2 strategic facilities or management theory
Assessment
continuous assessment written assignments examinations project work presentations
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
GCSE in mathematics and English language at grade C or above. We may accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
280 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. We accept AS levels and general studies. We do not consider Key Skills.
Foundation degree - advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you must have a Foundation degree in a related subject, with an average score of 60 per cent across the highest level modules.
advanced entry for direct entry to year two you must have a minimum of all merits on all H2 level units in a construction related HND/HNC, not including key or common skills. Compensation for a pass in one H2 unit with a distinction in another H2 unit is permitted.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS average score of at least 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
2013 entry requirements
GCSE in mathematics and English language at grade C or above. We may accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
280 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. We accept AS levels and general studies. We do not consider Key Skills.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
For 2013 entry, membership of professional bodies and mandatory UK field trips are included in the course fee.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk