Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to give expert advice on construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of buildings, and aims to teach you how to always ensure compliance with statutory regulations.<br/><br/>The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050. Consequently, construction professionals are increasingly being called upon to create and maintain the social and commercial infrastructure needed to accommodate such large-scale growth.<br/><br/><br/>* We will encourage you to develop the innovation and creativity required to tackle the complex problems now facing the industry around space, sustainability, cost and resilience, thanks to the growing instability of the world’s climate. <br/><br/><br/>* Building surveyors are involved in all aspects of property and construction, from overseeing huge commercial developments to planning domestic extensions, from maintaining heritage buildings to resolving planning disputes between landlords and tenants.<br/><br/><br/>* Building surveying is a multidisciplinary subject, encompassing the fields of building pathology, construction technology, surveying techniques, design and specification, conservation and restoration, measurement of land and property, legal and regulatory compliance, contract administration, costing of construction works.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Course Benefits**<br/><br/><br/>* You will also have access to our unique Simulation centre, where we can provide real life scenarios for you to engage with making you even more prepared for entering the work place. <br/><br/><br/>* Access to the advanced technology such as VR, 3D Scanner, Thermal Imaging Camera, Drones will enable you to prepare for the challenges of the professional world and ease the transition into the workplace after graduation. <br/><br/><br/>* We enjoy excellent links with local and national employers and many of whom provide direct input into course development as members of our Building Advisory Boards.<br/><br/><br/>* A common first year makes it possible for students to undertake multi-disciplinary learning alongside other Built Environment related professions.<br/><br/><br/>* Opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications as well as your degree – a Building Research Establishment Energy Assessment Method (BREEAM) to become an Accredited Graduate (BREEAM AG). <br/>