Building Surveying with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Foundation degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

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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2020

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Subjects

  • Pathology
  • Surveying
  • Design
  • Built Environment
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Academic
  • Foundation
  • Computing
  • Building

Course programme

Foundation Year

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
One Year

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
Two Year

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
Three Year

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

UCAS Code: K23F

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)

Price on request