Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

University of the West of England

BSc(Hons) Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Covering aspects of design, construction and facilities management for residential and commercial buildings, the course is designed to give you the balance of academic and vocational knowledge employers seek.Stay up to date on the latest developments, such as advancements in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its importance in a changing industry. Learn about the construction and technology of buildings past and present, as well as the planning and conservation issues surveyors must consider. Explore the science behind the materials we use and the economic and legal framework that building surveyors and engineers operate in.Get an insight into the surveyor's role within the construction and property industries. Learn through site visits, guest speakers and hands-on activities. Take a year's placement to enhance your employment prospects. Our tutors come from both academia and practice and are dedicated to helping you become a highly skilled graduate that employers will value.We see our graduates going into careers at every stage of the building lifecycle. They find jobs in both the private and public sectors; with housing associations, property developers, construction companies, local authorities and heritage locations.