BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

The effective assessment and care of our built environment through a professionally informed approach. Building surveyors are concerned with the provision of expert advice on all aspects of design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and the conservation of the built heritage. Much of their work involves the assessment of the condition of buildings and specifying remedial work to be undertaken. The work of the Building Surveyor is wide ranging and involves both site and office based activities. The degree programme in Building Surveying provides the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to enter the Building Surveying profession at graduate level with a view to completing the Assessment of Professional Competence to gain professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Course content is aimed at providing an understanding of the roles and purposes of building surveying and its relationship with other disciplines within the industry. In addition to core areas of technology, maintenance management and building conservation, professional practice skills are further developed through integrated project work in all years of the programme.

A level BBC including A-Level Essential Grade B in one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Geography, Life and Health Science (single or double award), Applied Science or ICT. Providing the subject requirement is met, applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A-level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University. International Baccalaureate Overall profile is minimum 25 points (including 12 at Higher Level) to include grade 4 in HL Maths and another HL science subject. Grade 4 in English Language is also required in overall profile. Access to Higher Education (HE) Overall profile of 63% to include 63% in each of the level 3 modules in a Science or Science and Technology subject area (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course). Overall profile of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits in a Science or Science and Technology subject area(60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). Applicants who do not have GCSE Maths grade C/4 must also achieve a Pass in NICATS Maths level 2 GCSE For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent). Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths. IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)