Building Surveying - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This RICS-accredited program covers all aspects of building surveying, including surveying, design, construction management, and sustainability. It prepares students for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor, with options for a placement year, hands-on projects, and expert industry guidance. Graduates can pursue careers in building surveying, project management, construction management, property development, and more.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Simple site surveying
• CAD drawing production
• BIM modules
• Methods of construction
• Internal environment requirements
• Design analysis
• Performance and sustainability
• Written and graphical communications skills
• Construction management principles
• Health and safety issues
• Risk assessments
• Method statements
• Safe systems of work
• Basic economic principles
• English legal processes
• Research skills
• Year 2:
• Building contracts
• Routine legal and financial aspects
• Building inspection
• Building valuation
• Home buyers' reports
• Residential buildings' defects
• Health and safety
• Data protection
• Interests in the built environment
• Commercial and industrial buildings
• Building Regulations
• Environmental performance
• IT and communications infrastructure
• Building performance assessment
• Building sustainability
• Minor and intermediate building works
• Ruskin module
• Year 3:
• Building surveying procedures and legislation
• Extending, adapting, altering, and conserving existing buildings
• Building defects
• Analysis and diagnosis
• Remedial action
• Drones and 3D laser scanning
• Duties and obligations of surveyors
• Independent expert or research study
• Building development project
• Risk, uncertainty, and their effects on projects
• Value engineering techniques
• Value and risk management workshops
• Environmental impact of construction projects

Assessment:

• Exams
• Project designs
• Presentations
• Role-play
• Essays
• Report writing
• Group work

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Site visits
• Guest speakers
• Industry projects

Careers:

• Building surveyor
• Quantity surveyor
• Project manager
• Construction manager
• Facilities manager
• Property developer
• Real estate agent

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Graduates can take the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor.
• The program includes a placement year option.
• The program is taught by experienced tutors who provide encouragement and feedback.
• Students benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one.
• Students have access to extensive library and IT resources.
• Students can access support with careers and employability, study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.

UK/EU Students:

• £9,250 per year for full-time students starting 2024/25.

International Students:

• £16,700 per year for full-time students starting 2024/25.

Payment:

• Students can pay their fees upfront, in full or in two installments.
• A deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter is required.