Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Get your career off to the best possible start with accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Were also currently seeking re-accreditation from the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Why study building surveying?
As we create new buildings, we also need to manage existing ones better.

Building surveyors provide a portfolio of professional services to a range of professionals and clients in the property and construction industry.

These include the development of property and project management, legal and technical advice, building surveys and reports, defect diagnosis and conservation, as well as design solutions for new build and refurbishment schemes.

Its a varied and exciting career, with plenty of demand in the market for talented graduates.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Building Surveying is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and were also currently seeking re-accreditation from the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Covering aspects of design, construction and project management though real life scenarios for residential and commercial buildings, the course is designed to give you the balance of academic and vocational knowledge employers seek.

Stay up to date on the latest developments, such as advancements in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its importance in a changing industry.

Be at the forefront of the drive for a sustainable future by learning how to develop property and adapt, convert and reinvigorate existing buildings of residential, commercial and historic interest.

Get an insight into the surveyors role within the construction and property industries. Learn through site visits, guest speakers and hands-on activities. Take a years placement to enhance your employment prospects.

Our tutors come from both academia and practice. They provide real-life examples and show you how to put theory into context. Theyre also dedicated to helping you become a highly skilled graduate that employers will value.

Where can it take me?
Our graduates have consistently high employment rates. We see them going into careers at every stage of the building lifecycle.

They find jobs in the private and public sectors; with housing associations, property developers, construction companies, local authorities and heritage locations.

This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and were currently seeking re-accreditation from the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

UWE Bristol also holds Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Accredited Centre Status during the period 2022-2027 and this course is CIOB Accredited during the period 2022-2027, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and once they have gained three to five years relevant work experience may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

When you graduate, youll need at least two years of work experience and a pass in the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to get chartered building surveyor status. If youve done a work placement year, this could count as a year of your APC. Youll follow a similar pathway to become a chartered building engineer, chartered builder or construction manager.

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