Building Surveying (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

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 and Year 3.

  • The course is delivered flexibly, including part-time delivery just one day per week, allowing you to study whilst in employment.

    What you’ll do

  • Work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners in our new Engineering Innovation Centre’s state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Learn from our lecturers who have practical experience and maintain close links to the profession and industry. Many are RICS Assessors.

  • Identify, analyse, evaluate and solve problems associated with the technological, economic and legal issues encountered in building surveying.

    Accreditations

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Future Careers

    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.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    1122 Production managers and directors in construction
    1251 Property, housing and estate managers
    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
    3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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