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BSc Building Surveying

University of Plymouth

Institution
University of Plymouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Building Surveying
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K232
Typical offer
IB 26

Entry requirements

A level: 104 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. Preferably Construction, Engineering, however other subjects will be considered. If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g. preferably Construction, Engineering or Combined, however will consider any subject) with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. T level: Pass (with Grade C in core) Preference on Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, however any subjects considered. International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, combining construction technology with property and building science. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes an optional 48-week industry placement in the third year of the sandwich scheme. The course is aligned with the preferred route to RICS, CIOB, and CABE chartered membership.

Modules

  • Industry Placement
  • Principles of Economics and Management
  • Built Environment Project 1
  • Fundamentals of Construction
  • Building Physics
  • Digital Built Environment
  • Construction Materials and Site Surveying
  • Stage 1 Placement Preparation
  • Building Surveying Principles and Practices
  • Property Development and Refurbishment
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Stage 2 Placement Preparation
  • Construction Technology
  • Common Challenge: Built Environment
  • Contract Procedures
  • Sustainable and Safe Construction
  • Building and Property Law
  • Building Surveying Professional Practice
  • Built Environment Project 3
  • Research Methods in the Built Environment
  • Dissertation Project