Looking to become a Building Surveyor? Our BSc Building Surveying degree course is part of a UK Top 15 Built Environment school in the Guardian League Tables 2018.
Much of your learning will be hands-on, you’ll carry out survey work using a range of equipment and you will also be provided with the latest CAD software.
The course is founded on the core competencies of the Building Surveying profession, preparing you to pursue your journey to full professional chartership.
What’s covered in the course?
Our programme matches the needs of industry, based on real-life building practice, building pathology, construction technology, and the legal framework for industry, risk management and building surveying practice.
The course not only encompasses the conservation, repurposing and adaptation of the existing built environment, but also embraces innovation, preparing you to contribute to the success of the profession and supporting the development of a sustainable society for the twenty-first century and beyond.
During this course, you will develop a range of academic and technical skills relevant to the building surveying profession. As in industry itself, this course demands a broad range of technical and creative skills.
Our course is fundamentally based upon the core competencies which are outlined by our accrediting partner, RICS, which gives you a good foundation for your future career. We focus on the core technical knowledge, such as building pathology, construction technology and sustainability, as well as the legal framework knowledge required for a career in building surveying.
We also believe that as the industry changes and adopts new approaches, we also, working with our industry partners, should give our students the opportunity to learn about the innovative changes which are impacting the industry today.
The course aims to produce building surveyors with a well-rounded ability to mix technical, creative and business skills, ready to join an equally fast-moving built environment. You will therefore be industry-ready and can look forward to a fulfilling and enjoyable career as a building surveyor.
Where our students go
Our students have gone on to work with companies such as:
- Balfours
- Prudential
And in jobs such as:
- Assistance Building Surveyor
- Building Manager
Why Choose Us?
- Our Built Environment courses are placed 11th out of 59 institutions in the Guardian University League Tables 2018.
- Our alignment with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) ensures our course remains fresh and relevant, as well as providing key industry links and insight.
- In 2017, we are spending £6.5 million on improvements to our Millennium Point facilities so you’ll have even more access to dedicated, industry-standard equipment.
- There will be regular site visits to enhance your learning experience, and talks from industry leaders will help explain how to gain employment within the built environment world.
- You’ll learn the analytical and problem-solving skills you’ll need to meet the demands of the broad range of built environment industry roles.
- The average starting salary of a School of Engineering and the Built Environment graduate is £23,000 (DLHE 2014/15).
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Entry Requirements
We accept a range of qualifications, the most popular of which are detailed below.
UK students
Essential At the point of application, you must have GCSE at Grade 4 (C) or above in English Language and Mathematics. Equivalent qualifications can be considered in lieu of GCSE subjects as long as the required subjects are covered.
BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels
Typical Offers UK Qualification Requirements 2017/18 GCE A Level/ AS Level BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass overall with 60 credits, 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2, including with a minimum of 12 credits achieved from any units awarded at Merit or Distinction BTEC National Diploma (12-units not including early years) D*D* or combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve a minimum total of 112 UCAS points (2017 entry) BTEC Extended Diploma (18-units not including early years) DMM – 112 UCAS points BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ National Award (6-units not including early years) Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve a minimum total of 112 UCAS points (2017 entry) BTEC Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art and Design Distinction International Baccalaureate Diploma 1. For students who complete the full IB Diploma: a total of 14 points or above from three Higher Level Subjects. 2. Students who do not complete the IB Diploma will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates.
Students must have grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level)
AND
English Group A – Grade 4 or above,
OR
English Group B and Ab Initio – Grade 5Irish Leaving Certificate B2, B2, B3, B3, B3 Scottish Higher/ Advanced Higher AABB Welsh Baccalaureate (core plus options) Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve a minimum total of 112 UCAS points (2017 entry) Other qualifications If you have a qualification that is not listed in the table please refer to our full entry requirements on UCAS. Further guidance on tariff points can be found on the UCAS website.
EU/International students
Essential EU/Non-EU (International) Qualifications Requirements 2017/18 IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands International Baccalaureate Diploma (or equivalent, including internationally accredited Foundation courses). 1. For students who complete the full IB Diploma: a total of 14 points or above from three Higher Level Subjects. 2. Students who do not complete the IB Diploma will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates.
Students must have grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level)
AND
English Group A – Grade 4 or above,
OR
English Group B and Ab Initio – Grade 5International students who cannot meet the direct entry requirements can begin their degree studies at Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC).
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