Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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BSc(Hons) Building Surveying 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 ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Building Surveying 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.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Building graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Building graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
M
Morgan
08 Feb 24

Good university, nice people, good facilities. Don't like the early..Read more

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Sabrina
08 Feb 24

Great..Read more

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No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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Building

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
32%
Geography
21%
Mathematics
18%
History
16%
Psychology
15%
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Morgan
08 Feb 24
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