Building Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

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Course summary:
• Experience all forms of the profession, from surveying techniques and building technology to appraisal and conservation.



• Develop a range of digital literacy skills appropriate for higher education and professional practice in the built environment.



• Explore how the built environment has developed over time, including construction methods, materials and technologies.



• Interpret built environment drawings, including measurements, specifications and technical data.



• Understand various construction roles, responsibilities, and the typical interactions between professionals and trades.



• Plan your own professional and personal development in higher education, strengthening skills and future employability.



Kickstart your career in the built environment with our foundation year which supports those who need to build the academic, technical and professional skills for confident progression into higher education. You will develop knowledge, study skills and core built environment understanding through applied learning.

Moving onto the BSc Building Surveying degree, you’ll develop expertise in building pathology, construction technology and property inspection, while enhancing professional networks and exploring industry themes such as sustainability, retrofit and building performance, enabling you to shape the world around us.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-and-surveying/bsc-honours-building-surveying-with-foundation-year/full-time

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