Building Surveying at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

As a building surveyor you will be involved in the development, management, conservation, refurbishment and maintenance of all types of real estate. Developed in consultation with industry our accredited course builds your knowledge across the range of elements involved in building surveying, including construction technology, building pathology, project management, property management and property law. You put theory into practice on site visits, field trips, in the lab and using specialist facilities and technology such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) all of which help bring learning to life. Our focus on interdisciplinary learning means you will study and work alongside students from related courses on projects that reflect the professional working environment. Visiting lecturers also share their expertise with you, all of which give you a flavour of what it is like to work in industry. The option of a salaried placement year gives you the opportunity to gain vital work experience, enhance your CV and make valuable industry contacts. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £13842* Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
International £13842* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee. The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students. All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Building Surveying at University of Brighton - UCAS