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International/EU: £7,210- £9,610 per year (full-time)
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Course summary
- Develop a firm grasp of the technical aspects of building surveying.
- Work on real buildings and real scenarios by completing a number of off-site activities.
You will study all the key areas of building surveying including building pathology, material science, building conservation, building information modelling and fire safety. The course has an excellent reputation with employers for providing strong graduates ready and able to face the challenges of their chosen career.
We also offer a degree apprenticeship version of this course, BSc (Honours) Professional Practice in Building Surveying, where you study alongside 30+ hours of employment a week.
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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is taught by experienced academic staff, many of whom have practised in various different sectors of the construction industry. You learn theoretical concepts and then apply them to real life scenarios.
You learn through
- field trips
- practical activities
- laboratory-based experiments
- real life development sites
- seminars
- site visits
- self-directed project work
Course leaders and tutors
Neil Berry
Senior LecturerProfile of Neil Berry joint course leader for BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree.
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. You could work at one of the major national or regional surveying practices, local authorities, housing associations or loss adjusters. Your placement year usually contributes towards a graduate's professional experience requirement for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competence.
Live projects
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. We also own a Georgian terraced house which had been adapted to an interactive teaching space. You will inspect under utilised University building assets so that the amount of site based work is maximised.
Field trips
There is a UK residential field trip in the first semester of the first year that promotes the course identity. You will also visit other UK cities such as Edinburgh, and attend a project-based visit to a major European city (recent students went to Lisbon in Portugal). There is a residential field trip in the first semester of the first year that allows you to nurture and develop the course identity. Additional costs may apply. There are opportunities to study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- building surveying
- residential surveying
- building control
- property development
- other built environment professions
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Derbyshire Country Council
- Faithful and Gould
- Malcolm Hollis
- Workman LLP
- Michael Dyson Associates
- Crawfords Loss Adjustors
- Lambert Smith Hampton
- Knight Frank
- Palace of Westminster
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
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On this course you work with
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- AutoCAD
- A range of University owned buildings including a Georgian terraced house, which is now a teaching space, and a number of Victorian Villas
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level.
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4
- Mathematics at grade C or 4
We may accept GCSE equivalents.
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
• 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% across the highest level modules.
• Advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you would normally have a minimum of an all merit average on all units in a construction related HND/HNC, not including key or common skills. Compensation for a pass in one unit with a distinction in another 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.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Introduction To Building Surveying Practice | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Material Science | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Understanding Building Technology | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Building Surveying | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Development Project | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Law And Economics For The Built Environment | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Building Pathology | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contract Administration | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Health And Safety At Work | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Surveying Of Commercial Buildings | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Building Surveying | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Evaluating Construction Technology | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Project Collaboration In Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Strategic Facilities Management | Credits: 20 |
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Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Building Conservation Practice Studies | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Building Surveying Professional Studies | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 40 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2022/23 is £4,625 per year (based on studying 60 credits per year).
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting part-time study in 2022/23 are: Year 1 £7,210, Year 2: £7,210, Year 3: £9,610, Year 4: £9,610, Year 5: £9,610. This course is not eligible for full-time Tier4 visa sponsorship. International students may apply for part-time Tier4 sponsorship on an individual basis. Please contact Admissions for further advice.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Construction, real estate and surveying courses (PDF, 751.3KB)Legal information
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