Building surveying bsc(hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton and Hove
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton and hove
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
As a building surveyor you will be involved in the development, management, conservation, refurbishment and maintenance of all types of real estate.
On the course you will gain extensive knowledge in all the elements involved in building surveying, including construction technology, building pathology, project management, property management and property law.
You will build experience through field trips, project work and practical workshops using specialist facilities. This includes the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) to level 2, giving you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
Our focus on interdisciplinary learning means you will study and work alongside students from related courses, mirroring the real-world working environment you will experience after you graduate.
Our network of local industry links and the option of a salaried professional placement year increases your employability and provides you with valuable networking opportunities. Visiting lecturers from industry share their knowledge and experience of professional practice with you.
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
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Subjects
- Construction Training
- Industry
- Technology
- Property
- Project
- Materials
- Construction Materials
- Construction
- Design
- Surveying
Course programme
Year 1
In your first year you will explore fundamental elements relating to the industry.
Modules- Introduction to the Built Environment
This module will introduce you to the roles of construction professionals throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will research the design, construction and operation of buildings with a particular focus on your chosen discipline, widening your perspective of the processes involved at each stage and the statutory regulations that must be complied with. You will also take part in a residential field course, where you'll work in teams to gain an appreciation of the construction process and the different roles within this.
- Building Technology and Design
This module will introduce you to the fundamental principles and techniques of architectural drawing and design, building technology and construction. This module is formed of practical guided workshops where you will be introduced to an industry standard CADD drawing package and learn how to use it to best deliver a set of skills which are essential in professional practice.
- Indoor Environment and Building Services 1
This module will introduce you to environmental science of heat, light and sound in the context of domestic buildings and to building services. You'll develop an appreciation of services provision to meet the comfort criteria of domestic buildings and an awareness of smart control and sustainable services design.
- Land and Construction Surveying
This module will introduce you to the equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying. The module will provide you with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and covers a range of surveying topics from basic measurement of heights, distances and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site. As a result of the nature of the content, there is a focus on practical skills with much of the delivery taking place in a practical setting.
- Construction Materials
This module covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers, bituminous materials, etc. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials and evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials, through laboratory sessions.
Building surveying bsc(hons)