Entry on to this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio.
Academic IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.
112-128 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
General Studies not accepted. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades DMM.
Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
A-level
112-128 UCAS tariff points from at least two GCE A-levels
General studies and Native language at both A-level and AS-level not accepted in the tariff.
BTEC level
BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in any subjects
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in engineering, science, business and maths subjects
Degree apprenticeship route
Same detailed entry requirements as above. To include: five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Mathematics. Sponsorship from an approved employer within the industry.
On this course, you'll gain detailed knowledge of building maintenance, care, conservation and structure, reflecting the work of a building surveyor. You'll study the business and legal aspects of property and construction. You'll learn how to advise clients of legal and financial implications resulting from the condition of buildings.
You'll examine building designs, poor, good and/or sustainable. You'll use sketching and computer-aided design packages. You'll also examine reasons for constructions and buildings failing, which is a key knowledge base for chartered building surveyors. A major group project and an independent research project will give you the opportunity to showcase your learning.
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What you will study
You'll study the business and legal aspects of the property and construction industries. You'll learn how to advise clients of legal and financial implications resulting from the condition of buildings. Sustainable building design is also key to this course.
You'll also develop and practice skills for your future career, including: presenting yourself; working in teams; writing reports; debating current topics; applying IT to your discipline; and initiating and executing research projects.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list as these could change before your year of entry.
Year 1
Year 1 explores design. You'll examine what makes a building well or poorly designed. You'll use both sketching and computer-aided design packages. You'll study the design process, the relationship of buildings to the environment and the need for design innovation and sustainability.
Core modules
Engineering Design and Professional Practice
Structures, Materials and Construction Methods
Applied Mathematics and Computing Applications
Construction Management and Site Investigation
Year 2
Year 2 examines construction – how and why buildings fall apart. This is a key component of the knowledge base for chartered building surveyors. In the Building Maintenance and Management module you will learn how to keep buildings in use.
Core modules
CAD and Building Science
Commercial Construction Technology
Contract Administration
Building Maintenance & Management
Year 3/4
Year 3 includes workshops and a residential study trip. It culminates in a major group project, along with an independent research project. You will have the opportunity to combine and present all your learning from the course.
Core modules
Building Design and Application
Professional Practice in Context
The Existing Built Environment
Individual Project
You'll graduate ready to begin your career in building surveying – a varied and challenging profession with good starting salaries and opportunities for progression and travel.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
