
Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Develop the analytical and intellectual skills you’ll need for a successful career in Building Surveying. Step outside of the classroom and gain hands-on, real-world industry experience.
Why study with us
• Our stimulating, problem-solving approach engages you with the whole building surveying process. You’ll spend time out and about in the local environment and on construction sites.
• There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 ...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Develop the analytical and intellectual skills you’ll need for a successful career in Building Surveying. Step outside of the classroom and gain hands-on, real-world industry experience. <br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Our stimulating, problem-solving approach engages you with the whole building surveying process. You’ll spend time out and about in the local environment and on construction sites.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• There’s an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The course is delivered flexibly, including part-time delivery just one day per week, allowing you to study whilst in employment. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you’ll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners in our new Engineering Innovation Centre’s state-of-the-art facilities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from our lecturers who have practical experience and maintain close links to the profession and industry. Many are RICS Assessors.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Identify, analyse, evaluate and solve problems associated with the technological, economic and legal issues encountered in building surveying.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditations</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• This course has been accredited by the RICS, the globally recognised professional body which promotes the highest international standards in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>You’ll graduate with a specialist skill set that will enable you to carry out a range of duties within the construction industry, from site-based quantity surveying to estimating, and management roles.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B836
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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