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Architecture and the Built Environment
BSc(Hons) Building Surveying
BSc(Hons) Building Surveying

BSc(Hons) Building Surveying

  • ID:UWE440358
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
 

Course Information

Why study building surveying

  • As we create new buildings, we also need to manage existing ones better.
  • Building surveyors provide a portfolio of professional services to a range of professionals and clients in the property and construction industry.
  • These include project management, legal and technical advice, building surveys and reports, defect diagnosis and conservation, as well as design solutions for new build and refurbishment schemes.
  • It's a varied and exciting career, with plenty of demand in the market for talented graduates. 

Why UWE Bristol

  • BSc(Hons) Building Surveying is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
  • Covering aspects of design, construction and facilities management for residential and commercial buildings, the course is designed to give you the balance of academic and vocational knowledge employers seek.
  • Stay up to date on the latest developments, such as advancements in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its importance in a changing industry.
  • Learn about the construction and technology of buildings past and present, as well as the planning and conservation issues surveyors must consider.
  • Explore the science behind the materials we use and the economic and legal framework that building surveyors and engineers operate in.
  • Get an insight into the surveyor's role within the construction and property industries. Learn through site visits, guest speakers and hands-on activities. Take a year's placement to enhance your employment prospects. 
  • Our tutors come from both academia and practice. They provide real-life examples and show you how to put theory into context. They're also dedicated to helping you become a highly skilled graduate that employers will value.

Where can it take me

  • Our graduates have consistently high employment rates. We see them going into careers at every stage of the building lifecycle.
  • They find jobs in the private and public sectors; with housing associations, property developers, construction companies, local authorities and heritage locations.

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Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year one

You will study:

  • Law, Economics and Management
  • Environmental Physics and Materials
  • Construction Technology and Services
  • Principles of Sustainable Design.

Year two

You will study:

  • Management of Residential Refurbishment Projects
  • Commercial Development
  • Professional Practice for the Built Environment
  • Professional Consultancy and Contract Administration
  • Building Pathology.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two. You'll complete a placement learning module during this time.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.

Final year

You will study:

  • Dissertation
  • Sustainable Strategies for Property Management
  • Commercial Refurbishment
  • Conserving Buildings and Places.

Plus one optional module from (if you haven't completed a placement):

  • Collaborative Practice.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our links with key employers such as Atkins, Kendall Kingscott and WSP mean that you'll graduate with a clear understanding of what employers want and what opportunities exist.

This course sets you up for a variety of roles in a range of careers at each stage of the building lifecycle.

At the planning and construction stages, you might work as a project manager, building surveying consultant or contract admin.

At the building management stage, opportunities include conservation officer and facilities manager.

Potential employers range from property developers, construction companies and private practices, to housing associations, local authorities and heritage locations

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year

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