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Building Surveying at Leeds Trinity University - UCAS

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Course summary

Do you want to develop the core skills and technical knowledge needed to pursue a successful career as a building surveyor? Our Building Surveying degree has been designed and developed in consultation with industry representatives to meet the increasing employment needs within the construction and the built environment sector. This degree has been designed to develop the skills and knowledge you'll need for a career in building surveying, including management, building pathology, law and economics for the built environment. You’ll study the core principles of building surveying including construction technologies, building mycology, associated defects, and sustainability. You’ll also develop the fundamental skills you’ll need to conduct structural surveys, the ability to identify and address issues in refurbishment projects and the restoration of historic and non-historic buildings. We’ll help you to develop knowledge to advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, while considering the latest developments in the industry. You'll have the opportunity to attend site visits and complete employer projects enabling you to develop your employability skills and build contacts in the sector. By the time you graduate you’ll be prepared to tackle the challenges of assessing and maintaining buildings, implementing sustainable practices, producing technical details of building elements and contributing to the preservation of our built heritage. Graduate Opportunities You’ll graduate ready for a career within the construction sector as a building surveyor working for contracting organisations, project management consultancies or client-side organisations. You could also explore other roles in the sector, such as planning and development surveyor, surveying technician, buildings inspector, building control or architect, some of which may require additional study. Alternatively, you may choose to pursue postgraduate study in your chosen field within construction and the built environment. 

Modules

On this course you will study a selection of modules, which may include: Construction Technology and Design; Building Science and the Sustainable Environment; Introduction to Measurement and Costing; Building Pathology; Construction Law; Procurement and Contract Administration; Collaborative and Interprofessional Practice; Conservation, Refurbishment and Retrofitting of Buildings; Research Project

Assessment method

A variety of assessment methods are used, matched to the learning outcomes for your programme, allowing you to apply and demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that you have developed. For more details on specific assessment methods for this course contact [email protected]

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

Application codes

Course code:
N324
Institution code:
L24
Campus name:
Leeds City Campus
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £12000* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £12000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

We advise students that there may be additional course costs in addition to annual tuition fees: Recommended and required reading lists will be provided at the start of your course. All the books and e-books are available from our Library to borrow but you may choose to purchase your own. On some courses there may be additional costs, such as field trips, equipment, accreditations, that may be part-funded by the University. More details will be provided at the start of the course. You'll need to include placement/s travel and associated costs too, however the University will contribute a standard amount towards your total expenditure. The University provides students with a £6 printing credit each academic year which can be topped up either on campus or online.
Building Surveying at Leeds Trinity University - UCAS