Course description
MSc Building Surveying
Do you want to make an impact on the growth of the world’s cities and the development of urban areas? Do you have an interest in both the property and construction industries? If the answer is yes, then a career in building surveying could be the perfect career for you. Building surveying is a growing, international, professional discipline dealing with the inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment of existing buildings. Building surveyors also advise clients about sustainable design, planning, and conservation, with clients ranging from homeowners to commercial and industrial companies.
This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a chartered surveyor. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to enhance your career as a professional building surveyor
- You want to study an accredited programme and gain professional membership
- You want to specialise in building surveying
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree with honours at a lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent
- All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree that has been taught and examined in the English medium can be considered for entry in the absence of the qualifications detailed above.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
MSc in Building Surveying
Training Course Content
Autumn Entry
Semester One
- Sustainable and Innovative Construction
Costing and Contracts
- Building Pathology and Maintenance
- Postgraduate Project
- Elective
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Management of Construction
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Property Management
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Building Control and Inspection
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Semester Two
- Law for Surveyors
- Planning and Development
- Analysis and Adaptation of Buildings
- Postgraduate Project (continued)
Spring Entry
Semester One
- Sustainable and Innovative Construction
- Planning and Development
- Analysis and Adaptation of Buildings
- Postgraduate Project
- Electives
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Management of Construction
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Property Management
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Building Control and Inspection
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Semester Two
- Law for Surveyors
- Costing and Contracts
- Building Pathology and Maintenance
- Postgraduate Project (continued)
Course delivery details
This programme will give you an informed view of the key areas of knowledge required to prepare you for a career in building surveying. It covers the core technical disciplines of the building surveying specialism and their role within the wider context of built environment professional disciplines.
This conversion MSc Building Surveying programme enables graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate to obtain an RICS/CIOB/CABE/HKICM accredited degree, giving them access to professional membership. The programme benefits from a range of contemporary, well-supported teaching and learning techniques, including practical project work to improve your career prospects in the public and commercial sectors throughout the UK and overseas.
Your learning experience with UCEM will be fully supported through a range of activities on our VLE. You’ll also have access to UCEM’s valuable and comprehensive e-library service, providing you with a wealth of subject-specific materials to support you throughout your studies.
Expenses
Standard Fee: £9,600 + VAT