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BSc in

Building Surveying

This course is primarily designed for people with an interest in building or property who wish to further their career with a degree or gain professional membership of one of the accrediting organisations. Students often already work in, or are associated with, the property and building sectors. Such employment is not mandatory, but desirable wherever possible.

Why study this course?

  • Further your career in building and property
  • Become a member of RICS, CIOB and/or HKIS
  • Learn from the largest provider of qualified building surveyors to the industry, with an outstanding reputation

Summary

Award:
BSc Building Surveying
Duration:
4 years
Time commitment:
15–20 hours of study a week for 42 weeks of each year
Application by:
1 October 2010
Course starts:
1 December 2010
Fees: (per mdoule)

£465 An initial University of Reading registration fee of £285 will also be payable.

Please click here for applicable Overseas Supplements.

Award details

If you successfully complete all elements of the course you will be awarded the BSc in Building Surveying from the University of Reading and will be entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. If applicable you will be entitled to denote Honours, i.e. BSc(Hons), which is a current requirement for Membership of RICS, CIOB and/ or HKIS.

Accredication - RICS, CIOB, HKIS

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Entry requirements

You should have:

  • 230 UCAS points, which must include two A Level passes. 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
  • Applicants below 230 UCAS points may be considered on merit
  • English language proficiency
  • Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent

Evidence is required in the form of certificates or statements. You should send photocopies that have been certified by a Member or Fellow of RICS, CIOB or HKIS. Do not send original documents.

Course structure

Course Structure - BSc Building Surveying

Course outline

Level 1A

An Introduction to Law

English legal system; law of contract and tort.

Building Technology 1

Construction principles; materials; components; building services (low rise).

Economics

Principles of economic analysis; application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land.

People and Information Management

Introduction to business management; information and communications; organisations and people.

Level 1B

Building Technology 2

Construction techniques; materials; components; services; framed systems (high rise).

The Economics of Property and Construction

Application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land; economic analysis applied to property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.

Managing Products and Finance

Product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial decision making and risk analysis.

Property Law

Land law; landlord and tenant law; sales of land.

Level 2

Building Technology 3

Advanced building techniques and management process; technological change and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil engineering technology.

Planning Practice and Policy

Planning system and organisation; development plans; principal contemporary planning issues and policies.

Principles of Building Structure

Concepts, principles and processes explaining behaviour and performance of structural systems of components and building mechanisms.

Project and Cost Control

Major factors affecting project cost; cost control; drafting specifications; life cycle costing, maintenance management and evaluating construction works.

Level 3

Compulsory modules

Building Pathology

Causes, effects and remedial actions relating to building defects; appropriate action for repairs.

Building Technology 4

Role of building surveyor; impact of design decisions; future maintenance needs; associated legislation; management of organisational procedures.

Project

A project on a building surveying topic including research, project preparation and self-directed study.

Module options (choose one)

Construction Law

Legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute resolution.

Construction Planning, Tendering and Finance

Planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and management; bidding strategies; tendering process.

Environmental Law

Planning law affecting property professionals; contaminated land issues; waste regulations; highways law.

Facilities Management

Role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues; occupational costs; energy management.

International Construction

Worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international players; design; plant and materials.

Project Development and Strategy

Role of project manager; planning law issues; procurement strategies; minimising risk; management contract services.

Face-to-face teaching

Sessions are held in Reading and Hong Kong each year, although they may also be held in other locations in the UK and Dubai if numbers permit. Overnight accommodation for revision teaching in Reading only is included in the course fee. Further details will be sent by your Course Administrator.

Assessment

Assessment consists of assignments and examinations for all modules except the Level 3 Project, which consists of two assignments and the final project, and the Integrated Management Project, which is assessed on the final submission only.

Assignments

You will complete and submit two assignments per module for assessment according to the timetable of the course.

Exams

Exams are normally held in September and comprise one 3-hour written paper per module, excluding the Project and Integrated Management Project modules.

How to apply

Please apply using the link on the right.

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Course Director

Ewan Craig

Ewan Craig

BSc MBA FRICS MBEng MBIFM

Tutor in Building Surveying at the College of Estate Management.

Email: e.craig@cem.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 118 921 4651

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