Building Surveying
BSc(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 3 years (max 6 years)
Sandwich: 4 years
UCAS code K230
Professional accreditation
The course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). At the end of the second year you have the option of undertaking a placement year which may contribute towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
About the course
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.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. 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.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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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 environmentYear 2
Core modules
Property Law
Construction Methods and Technology
Research Methodology
Indoor Environment and Building Services
Adaptation of Buildings
Building SurveyingOptions
Alternative and Renewable Energy
Community participation and development, Surveying
IT Graphics for Construction
Cost and value measurement
Construction surveying
Environment and spatial planningOptional placement year
Final year
Core modules
Building Surveying
Honours project
Building Pathology and Life CareOptions
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
You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:
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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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
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.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.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 -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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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.
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