Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Building Surveying BSc (Hons) and other courses in Building & Construction at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Building & Construction.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Building & Construction
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Building & Construction at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £25000 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28500 | £18500 - £31000 | £23500 - £39500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Building & Construction
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32360 | £33392 | £39689 |
25-75 percentile range | £28280 - £38033 | £26505 - £41913 | £30106 - £50841 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
Develop the analytical and intellectual skills you’ll need for a successful career in Building Surveying. Step outside of the classroom and gain hands-on, real-world industry experience.
Why study with us
- Our stimulating, problem-solving approach engages you with the whole building surveying process. You’ll spend time out and about in the local environment and on construction sites.
- Our graduates are highly regarded and have secured employment with large organisations such as BAE Systems.
- Study with students on the construction project management, facilities management and quantity surveying degrees, for valuable knowledge sharing.
What you’ll do
- Work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners in our new Engineering Innovation Centre’s state-of-the-art facilities.
- Learn from our lecturers who have practical experience and maintain close links to the profession and industry. Many are RICS Assessors.
- Identify, analyse, evaluate and solve problems associated with the technological, economic and legal issues encountered in building surveying.
Accreditations
- This course has been accredited by the RICS, the globally recognised professional body which promotes the highest international standards in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
- This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
Future Careers
Our Building Surveying graduates have secured employment with large organisations such as BAE Systems, Eric Wright Construction and EC Harris.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Building Surveying BSc (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
65% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
25% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Building Surveying”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27650 | 139 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 129 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 62% | 20% | 5% | £9250 | £16085 | 143 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 69% | 4% | 11% | £9250 | £27650 | 127 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 79% | 0% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 184 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | University of Wales | 85% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £13500 | 110 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 62% | 10% | 13% | £9250 | £16085 | 120 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 75% | 10% | 30% | £9250 | £20200 | 118 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying BSc (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | 81% | 0% | 17% | £9250 | - | 102 | Cambridge | On campus Full-time | |
Building Surveying (with Placement year) BSc (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | 81% | 0% | 17% | £9250 | - | 102 | Cambridge | On campus Full-time |