Building Surveying
Ulster University
UCAS Code: K231 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
UCAS Code: K231 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
To include grade B in one from Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology, (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Geography, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Applied Science or ICT. Applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Pass Access course with overall mark of 63% to include 63% in each of the level 3 modules. In Science or Science and Technology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Profile to include C in Mathematics and C in English Language. Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 12 points at Higher Level. Higher Level subjects must include minimum grade 4 in Maths and one other science subject. Grade 4 in English Language is also required in overall profile.
112 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include 1 subject at H3 grade from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. The overall profile must include English at Grade H6 (HL) or Grade O4. Applicants who are not offering Mathematics as a subject must have Irish Leaving Certificate Maths at grade H6 or above Higher Level or grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Subjects are Construction, Engineering, Applied Science or Information Technology. Pass overall BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Construction, Engineering, Applied Science or Information Technology. with overall award profile of DDD.
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include one subject at grade C from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Biology or Engineering.
Scottish Higher
To include one subject at grade B from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Biology or Engineering.
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About this course
Building surveyors are concerned with the provision of expert advice on all aspects of design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and the conservation of the built heritage. Much of their work involves the assessment of the condition of buildings and specifying remedial work to be undertaken.
The work of the Building Surveyor is wide ranging and involves both site and office based activities.
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Want to take a degree that is definitely in demand? Try building! We're short of graduates in this area, so most graduates get jobs quickly. Building graduates make excellent surveyors, and that's currently one of the jobs that employers find hardest to fill, so there are great opportunities available of you want to try your hand at a surveying career. Building graduates also go into jobs in site and project management and other high skilled parts of the construction industry. There are jobs to be had in most parts of the country, so if you're technically-inclined and want to work somewhere specific, it might be worth considering this as an option. Building graduates are more likely than most to start their career with an employer who gave them work experience, so it’s particularly worth trying to secure links with industry if you take this degree.
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