Building Surveying
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Shape the built environment and ensure the safety and functionality of buildings with Kingston University’s prestigious BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the technical expertise and professional skills to become a chartered building surveyor, a highly sought-after professional in the construction industry.
Develop a Comprehensive Skillset:
- Building Lifecycle: Gain a thorough understanding of the entire building lifecycle, from design and construction to maintenance, refurbishment, and demolition.
- Technical Expertise: Master key areas like building technology, construction materials, structural mechanics, building regulations, and fire safety. Learn to conduct building surveys, identify defects, and assess building performance.
- Project Management: Develop project management skills essential for planning, cost control, and overseeing building projects of various scales.
- Law and Contracts: Understand relevant building law and contractual agreements to effectively manage building surveying projects and mitigate risks.
- Sustainability: Explore sustainable building practices and learn to integrate them into building surveying tasks, considering energy efficiency, environmental impact, and resource conservation.
This program is ideal for students with a passion for construction, the built environment, and a keen interest in technical details. Graduates emerge as qualified building surveying professionals prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Building surveying practice (focusing on specific areas like dilapidation surveys, pre-purchase surveys, or energy performance certificates)
- Project management within construction companies or consultancies
- Building regulations and fire safety consultancy
- Building maintenance and refurbishment
- Sustainability consultancy within the construction industry
- Further studies in construction management, building engineering, or related fields
Kingston University offers a stimulating learning environment with experienced faculty, access to industry-standard building surveying software, and well-equipped laboratories.
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Please note: Teaching on this course may take place on more than one KU campus.
For non-EU students it is recommended to apply before the deadline.
Application deadline for EU students is mid January.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,850.
Location: Penrhyn Road Campus.
Admissions Requirements
American High School / Secondary School Diploma with: 2.7 GPA and below - Foundation entry; 3.2 GPA and above - no additional test required; 2.8 to 3.1 GPA - one of the following tests in any subjects would be required:
SAT - New SAT Reasoning Test 1050/1600 or Old SAT Reasoning Test 1650/2400
ACT 23-35
AP Tests - Grade 3 and above
Honours class credits - Grade B
College credits - Grade B
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