University of the West of England

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Building Surveying with Foundation Year (BSc)

University of the West of England

Faculty:Architecture and the Built Environment
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Surveying Technology/Surveying
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $23,714

Cost per year is in Canadian dollars, based on the international full-time fee. Please visit the program page for further information.

Description:

As more buildings are created, existing ones need to be effectively managed. Working with a wide range of professionals and clients in the property and construction industry, building surveyors provide a varied portfolio of professional services. These can include project management, legal and technical advice, building surveys and reports, defect diagnosis and conservation issues, and design solutions for new build and refurbishment schemes.

BSc(Hons) Building Surveying is designed to give you the balance of academic and vocational knowledge employers seek. Covering aspects of design, construction and management for residential and commercial buildings; we ensure you are up to date on the latest developments such as the advancements in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its importance in a changing industry. You will gain an appreciation of the planning and conservation issues surveyors must consider and understand the procurement, legal and health and safety issues thread through projects. Working with a wide range of professionals and clients in the property and construction industry, building surveyors provide a varied portfolio of professional services.

A placement can contribute to you performing better in your degree and can, in turn, improve your employability upon graduating. It provides an opportunity for you to implement your learning into real life situations, whilst honing your professional skills and allowing you to work towards your APC.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Tariff points: 180.

    For information on GCSE and A-Level Requirements, please visit the program website.
    Application Notes : The application process usually starts the September prior to the year of entry. Visit the website for the latest key dates within the undergraduate application cycle.

    Applicants need to submit a personal statement. Schools and Colleges will work with students to ensure their personal statement is completed correctly and to offer advice along the way.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on February 06, 2016