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.

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.

Level 1A

English legal system; law of contract and tort.

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

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

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

Level 1B

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

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.

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

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

Level 2

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

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

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

Level 3

Compulsory modules

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

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

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

Module options (choose one)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Please apply using the link on the right.