University of Portsmouth
UCAS Code: Not applicable | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 54-56.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics.
29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-120 Tariff points.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent.
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
You may also need to…
Attend an interview
Present a portfolio
About this course
**Overview**
Do you want to earn a salary and get valuable on-the-job experience while you study for a building surveying degree and other professional qualifications?
On this 5-year chartered surveyor BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree apprenticeship, you'll spend 1 day a week studying for your degree and the other 4 days in work. The Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything. Degree apprenticeships are suitable for anyone over 18, whether you've just finished school or college or you've already started your career.
You'll learn how to advise on the cost of new development proposals and assess the viability of repairs. And you'll develop knowledge in areas such as dispute resolution, planning law, project management, problem solving and property economics. You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company.
The skills and knowledge you get on this course will put you at the heart of decision-making in construction projects setting you up for successful career as a building surveyor.
**Accredited by**
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
**What you'll experience**
On this degree apprenticeship course you'll:
- Learn from practising building surveyors and guest speakers
- Get out of the classroom with hands-on practical surveying in real buildings
- Develop the skills you need for a specialist career in building surveying, as well as abilities relevant to facilities management, project management and building conservation
- Use laboratory and test house facilities where you’ll study material performance, surveying and Building Information Modelling (BIM) techniques
- Put theory to the test in your job and on field trips to locations such as the Passivhaus standard housing development, school refurbishment projects and The National Self Building and Renovation Centre
- Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union
- Study and work with students from other surveying and civil engineering disciplines, complementing the experience you'll get at work
- Build a network of professional peers during your time at university, sharing your ideas and knowledge
- Get practical work experience in your job, giving you an advantage over students who do a traditional degree
- Get a personal tutor from the University and a workplace mentor
You'll typically go to university one day a week for around 30 weeks every year to attend lectures, seminars and workshops. On the weeks you don't go to University, you'll still spend 20% of your time studying or training away from your normal working environment.
**Careers and opportunities**
This degree gives you the professional knowledge and practical experience you need to advance your career in the building sector as a building surveyor. You'll be eligible to register as a Chartered Surveyor when you complete your apprenticeship.
The skills and qualifications you gain on this course will also make you an ideal candidate for project and facilities management roles in your organisation and beyond.
After you finish your apprenticeship, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Construction Design & Sustainability (20 credits)
- Materials in Construction (20 credits)
- Professional Skills (20 credits)
- Property Economics & Financial Accounting (20 credits)
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Introduction to Law for the Built Environment (20 credits)
- Introduction to Project Management Principles (20 credits)
- Planning for APC (20 credits)
- Workplace Project (20 credits)
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- Building Information Modelling (20 credits)
- Planning Procedures & Practice (20 credits)
- Procurement & Pre-Contract Practice (20 credits)
- Professional Studies & Applied Project (Da) (20 credits)
Year 4
Core modules in this year include:
- Building Pathology (20 credits)
- Contract Administration, Claims Management and Dispute Resolution (20 credits)
- Energy and Environmental Management (20 credits)
Year 5
Core modules in this year include:
- Individual Major Project (40 credits)
- Work Rotation and APC Practice (20 credits)
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through:
- closed and open book exams
- problem-based coursework and professional style reports
- computer-based portfolios
- group presentations
- major work-based project
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
The Uni
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Technology
What students say
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How do students rate their degree experience?
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Top job areas of graduates
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.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Building
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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