BSc (Hons) Building Surveying and the Environment.
UCAS K265 BSc/BSE
Introduction
If you want to become a professional Building surveyor, this modern forward-looking course should be your first choice !.
Our Building Surveying degree is recognised as one of the top three of its type in the country, being awarded an outstanding 23/24 points in the Government's most recent Teaching Quality Inspection.
The strengths of the course are its unique focus on the environment, and the strong links the course affords with employers.
Stage 1: The first year of the course is devoted to developing a firm understanding of the principles of building, management and environmental issues. Topics studied include construction, materials, environmental science, IT, management and site surveying. Highlights of the year include an Eco house design project in the second semester, poster design and drawing activities, as well as numerous site visits and field trips. Recent destinations for visits have included Paris, New York and the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales.
Stage 2: This is designed to create a broad awareness of the technical, environmental and professional issues involved in Building Surveying. Subjects covered include innovative buildings, building performance / pathology, building reuse, energy efficiency and building structures. Activities undertaken include a major design project on a real building, building surveys, and developing skills in project management. Site visits again promote interest and practical knowledge.
An optional scheme is available for students to experience a year in industry after completing Stage 2. We encourage students to undertake this option and provide advice and assistance in securing an appropriate placement.
Stage 3: The final year of the course develops the specialist knowledge and academic skills needed to set you well on the way to a very successful professional career. Subjects include building renewal, health and safety, environmental impact, professional practice and facilities management. There are also building surveying design project modules and a research dissertation.
Career Opportunities.
Building Surveying is an expanding and popular profession specialising in the care and development of existing property. This degree, fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Association of Building Engineers empowers our graduates to procure excellent positions with private practices, public sector organisations, building contractors and other similar organisations. The unique environmental flavour and proven quality of the degree is particularly helpful, giving an important 'edge' over others. Some of our graduates take advantage of this excellent course in a different way, pursuing general management careers both in the UK and overseas.
Factfile
Duration:
3 years full time or a 4 year sandwich including an industrial placement year.
Entry Requirements for September 2002
Programme / Course
UCAS Code
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Award
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GCE A-Level
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AGNVQ
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BTEC Nat. Diploma
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Access to HE
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Foundation Year
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Points
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Preferred subject
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Points / Preferred subject
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Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject |
Preferred Subject
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Building Surveying and the Environment.
UCAS K265 BSc/BSE |
BSc (Hons)
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220
(CCD)
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2-3 @ 6 unit A-Levels; Any Science subject or Geography. |
Equivalent to a distinction in a 12 unit AGNVQ, with an additional 5 units. Must also satisfy RICS entrance requirements. |
6 M @ Level III |
Science; Engineering |
Foundation Pathways in Technology / Extended Science. |
- International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Overseas or equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for further details.
- Direct entrants to Stage 2 are expected to possess a good HNC/HND or equivalent.
- Other non-A level qualifications will be considered, subject to professional body approval.
- Please note that the RICS intend to impose minimum entry qualifications for all accredited courses from 2002.
The admissions tutor for this course is Steve Goodhew - click here for contact details.
Click here for entry requirements for other Building and Civil Engineering courses
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Typical Module Information
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Stage 1
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Stage 2
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Stage 3
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Essential:
- Building Principles.
- Mathematics for Construction.
- Properties and Applications of Construction Materials.
- Building and the Environment.
- Domestic Construction and Management a.
- Management Principles.
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Essential:
- Technology of Large and Innovative Buildings.
- Environmental Science and Building Services.
- Behaviour of Structures.
- Building Procurement and Contractual Procedures a.
- Building Reuse and Surveying Project a.
Option: Select 1 from:
- European Construction Industry.
- Services.
- Modern Language.
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Essential:
- Dissertation Project.
- Property and Environmental Law.
- Land Use, Building and Development Control.
- Building Surveying Project 2.
- Building Pathology 2.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Process Management.
- The Environmental Impact of Buildings.
- Quantity Surveying Applications
- Modern Language.
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Essential:
- Domestic Construction and Management b.
- Site Surveying.
- Environmental Building Science.
- Durability of Materials.
- Building Law.
- Introductory Quantity Surveying.
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Essential:
- Building Procurement and Contractual Procedures b.
- Building Reuse and Surveying Project b.
- Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
- Construction Business and Economics.
- Building Pathology.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Structural Design.
- Operations Management.
- Building Cost Management.
- Modern Language.
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Essential:
- Dissertation Project (continued).
- Building Surveying Project 3.
- Fire, Health and Safety.
- Professional Practice.
- Facilities and Property Management.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Development Management.
- Building Conservation.
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