Building Surveying BSc(Hons)

  • Overview

    Building surveyors are key professionals in the construction and property industries, being involved in the development, management, conservation, refurbishment and rehabilitation of all types of buildings.

    This course will provide you with key skills in construction technology, property management and the law of landlord and tenant, preparing you for work within many areas of the extensive property field.

    Building Surveyors benefit from high levels of employment, even at times of low growth, because their skills are relevant to the sustainable management of existing property as well as the design and project management of new-build property.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 3 years (max 6 years)

    Sandwich: 4 years

    UCAS code K230

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Seminars, presentations, field trips, visits and projects support the lecture programme.

    Activity weeks take place in each semester allowing time for concentrated design projects, surveying practice, site visits to construction projects and heritage buildings, and overseas study trips to Berlin, Amsterdam or Barcelona.

    Areas of study

    This course provides a technical and practical education, progressively expanding your knowledge and abilities, while encouraging independent thinking and competence. The diversity of potential career paths is reflected in the wide breadth of module subjects.

    Students develop the skills to resolve technical, financial, legal and managerial issues associated with the property industry, the environment and the economy as a whole. Communication and presentational skills are cultivated as an integral part of the course.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Core modules
    Legal Studies
    Building Technology and Design
    Professional and Contractual Studies
    Indoor Environment and Building Services
    IT and Study Skills
    Construction Materials
    Surveying Practice
    Introduction to Built Environment
    Individual study project in the built environment

    Year 2
    Core modules
    Property Law
    Construction Methods and Technology
    Research Methodology
    Indoor Environment and Building Services
    Adaptation of Buildings
    Building Surveying

    Options
    Alternative and Renewable Energy
    Community participation and development, Surveying
    IT Graphics for Construction
    Cost and value measurement
    Construction surveying
    Environment and spatial planning

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Core modules
    Building Surveying
    Honours project
    Building Pathology and Life Care

    Options
    Environmental Performance
    Risk Assessment and Management
    Building Information Modelling
    Waste Management
    Building Performance and Design Configuration
    Project Management People and Organisations
    Project Planning and Analysis
    Business and Project Performance
    Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    MMM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    32 points.

    QAA-approved access course:
    not acceptable.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language, mathematics and a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to year 2 for suitable applicants. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

    Other:
    Applications from mature candidates with built environment experience are welcome but are subject to RICS requirements. Contact us for details.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates are equipped with a sound knowledge of materials, construction, technology, surveying and investigative techniques, building pathology, and management skills appropriate to careers in surveying, management, contracting, design, development and planning.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BSc Hons Building Surveying  [P2EG003]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,500 GBP




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01273 642288
entec@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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