Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

On this course, you'll gain detailed knowledge of building maintenance, care, conservation and structure, reflecting the work of a building surveyor. You'll study the business and legal aspects of property and construction. You'll learn how to advise clients of legal and financial implications resulting from the condition of buildings.

You'll examine building designs, poor, good and/or sustainable. You'll use sketching and computer-aided design packages. You'll also examine reasons for constructions and buildings failing, which is a key knowledge base for chartered building surveyors. A major group project and an independent research project will give you the opportunity to showcase your learning.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and pending accreditation of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Kingston is actively involved in Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and can help you in the process of qualifying as a chartered surveyor.
• You can choose a year's work placement. This will put invaluable experience on your CV and give your career a head start.

A-level

• 112-128 UCAS tariff points from at least two GCE A-levels
• General studies and Native language at both A-level and AS-level not accepted in the tariff.

BTEC level

• BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in any subjects

Access to HE Diploma

• Pass Access to HE Diploma in engineering, science, business and maths subjects

• 112-128 UCAS points from a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
• General Studies not accepted. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades DMM.

IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

You'll graduate ready to begin your career in building surveying – a varied and challenging profession with good starting salaries and opportunities for progression and travel.

The role of a building surveyor involves the following duties:

• Undertaking on-site property surveys.
• Producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Identifying defects and advising on remedial works.
• Offering advice on proposed alterations, improvements and extensions.
• Preparing budgets and schedules.