HNC Social Housing Building Surveying at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

The West Midlands Combined Authority has a target to deliver 12,200 new homes per year, driving sustained regional demand for housing and construction professionals. With formal qualifications becoming increasingly important for surveying and asset management roles by October 2026, this HNC provides a pathway into a rewarding career within a growing industry. This 18-month, part-time programme is designed for those looking to start or progress a career in building surveying within social housing.

Department: Department of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 18 months part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Building Safety and Compliance, Principles of Sustainable Refurbishment, Strategic Asset Management, Understanding Social Housing Residents, Capital programmes and Planned Maintenance, Repair Management and Diagnostics in Housing.

Career pathways

Career routes include building Surveyor (Social Housing), repairs and Maintenance Surveyor, compliance and Safety Officer (Housing) and asset Management Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Applicants should also be currently employed in, or have recent relevant experience within, the social housing, construction, property or related built environment sector. GCSEs: You should also have a minimum grade 4 in GCSE English, or Functional Skills Level 2. Employer-sponsored applicants: Applicants sponsored by an employer must submit an employer support statement confirming their employment and their ability to undertake workplace-related learning activities where required. Work-based : We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £6,525 per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 18 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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