BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at University of West London

Programme overview

Our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying course will give you the chance to develop professional property developer connections as you gain vital qualifications for a career as a building surveyor. Building surveyors specialise in building quality and maintenance, working in areas such as property trading, refurbishment or alteration, and resolving disputes between adjoining owners or landlords and tenants. Studying in London – the largest property market in the UK and a magnet for investors – gives you the chance to develop your professional network and launch a rewarding, challenging career in this exciting industry.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Choosing a Building Surveying course at the University of West London puts you close to the heart of the fast-paced London property market. Not only does this provide you with networking opportunities, but it can also help you to gain insights into contemporary issues affecting the property and construction industries. You will learn to appreciate the complex nature of the built environment and the many professions that contribute to it, gaining an understanding of diverse topics, from project management principles to law and legislation. Modules include: Professional Practice; Construction Technology 1; Statutory Control of Buildings; Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM); Design Procedures and Procurement; Building Structure and Materials; Construction Technology 2; Environmental Science and Building Services; Building Surveying, Conservation and Adaptation; Construction Law.

Career pathways

The construction industry offers numerous potential jobs for building surveying course graduates. As well as becoming a building surveyor yourself, you could go on to work in a variety of roles. Job roles include: building surveyor; property development manager; property operations manager; commercial or residential surveyor; site engineer; project manager; estimator.

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Entry requirements

112-120; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A-Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. This course particularly welcomes you if you hold: a Progression or Advanced Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. courses in a related subject area such as National Certificate in Engineering or Civil Engineering; Diploma in Construction. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06K230, K230.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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