Course summary
This BSc programme is primarily designed for people with an interest in building, facilities management or property who wish to further their career with a degree or gain professional membership of one of the accrediting organisations. Many of our students often already work in, or are associated with, the property and building industries. This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a chartered surveyor. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world. The programme provides the academic underpinning necessary to prepare students for a career as a Chartered Surveyor and is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM). Registered with the Hong Kong Non-local Courses Registry (NCR registration number 252440)
Modules
To view the programme outline including the modules please visit https://www.ucem.ac.uk/bsc-building-surveying/
Assessment method
The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
- Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
- Chartered Institute of Building
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
National Certificates and National Diplomas will be considered but must have good merit and distinction profiles (excluding common skills). Any HNCs and HNDs will be considered. Or Completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying* or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical* through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained, or an equivalent qualification Or A current Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Associate qualification (AssocRICS) and be in relevant employment** * Completion of this apprenticeship will need to be evidenced through a verified copy of the apprenticeship completion certificate as issued by the apprenticeship certification body. ** Relevant employment is employment in a job role that will support the applicant in developing the required skills, knowledge and behaviours. Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) And one of the following: Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at GCSE or its equivalent (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test administered by the British Council in the Social Sciences academic module 79 or above in the Internet option, 213 or above in the computer-based option or 550 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test Grade C or above in Use of English at A/S Level Applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who wish to be considered for this programme should refer to the UCEM Code of Practice: Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning for the policy on non-standard admission.
English language requirements
For undergraduate study you should possess one of the following: - Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature at GCSE or an equivalent qualification. - Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council. - 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test. - Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level - A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong Applicants with a Bachelor's degree that has been taught and examined in English can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £27000 | Whole course |
| International | £27000 | Whole course |
| England | £27000 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £27000 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £27000 | Whole course |
| Wales | £27000 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £27000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
£1,500 per module x 18 modules (usually students undertake 2 modules per semester).
Total programme fee £27,000.
Provider information
University College of Estate Management
Horizons
60 Queen's Road
Reading
RG1 4BS