Building Surveying with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
Looking to become a Building Surveyor? Our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation year degree. 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.
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.
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About this course
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
We accept a range of qualifications, the most popular of which are detailed below.
BB or 80 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above/li
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted.
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Accredited course - Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
A leading provider - We are ranked 6th in the UK for courses in Land and Property Management (The Complete University Guide, 2020).
Industrial placement year option - Gain desirable employability skills and work experience with the option of an industrial placement year, that will take place between your second and final year of the course.
Site visits and industry talks - These opportunities enhance your learning experience and help explain how to gain employment within the built environment world.
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Subjects
- Pathology
- Surveying
- Design
- Built Environment
- Technology
- Industry
- Academic
- Foundation
- Computing
- Building
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Built Environment Context and Practice
- Building Technology
- Quantitative Methods
- Foundation Computing
- Academic and Personal Study Skills
- Independent Practice
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Built Environment Technology
- Professional Environmental and Materials Science
- Law
- Introduction to the Built Environment
- Integrated Digital Design: Residential
- Design and Surveying Skills
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Integrated Digital Design: Commercial
- Advanced Design and Surveying Skills
- Design Practice
- Built Environment Technology
- BIM and Facilities Management
- Building Pathology
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Professionalism and Citizenship
- Urban Design Practice in Context
- Individual Honours Project
- Building Surveying Professional Skills
- Commercial Building Pathology and Surveying
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time (4 years)
UK Students
Mode
Full Time
Duration
4 years
Fees
£9,250 per year
International Students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode
Full Time
Duration
4 years
Fees
£13,200 per year
Building Surveying with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)