Building Surveying with Foundation BSc (Hons)
University of West London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Building Surveying with Foundation BSc (Hons) and other courses in building & construction at University of West London 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 all UK Graduates of
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
A building surveyor specialises in building quality and maintenance; working in areas such as property trading, refurbishment or alteration, and resolving disputes between adjoining owners or landlords and tenants. If you want to take advantage of building surveying opportunities in the property development and construction industries, this surveying degree is for you. On this course you will develop the professional skills and knowledge you need to start your career.
A building surveyor specialises in the quality and maintenance of buildings; working in areas such as property trading, refurbishment or alteration, and resolving disputes between adjoining owners or landlords and tenants. As you work towards attaining your building surveyor qualifications, we will teach you how to advise developers and landlords on construction, maintenance and restoration.
Studying in London – the largest property market in the UK and a magnet for investors – gives you the chance to develop your professional network and launch a rewarding, challenging career in this exciting industry.
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
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 with Foundation BSc (Hons) at University of West London
55% | Administrative occupations |
25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for building & construction
All building & construction courses of University of West London
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Building Surveying with Foundation BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £16250 | year 1 |
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
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About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
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Student composition of University of West London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of West London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12865
- postgraduates:
- 2055
- Total:
- 14920
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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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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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 (with Work Placement) BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University | 74% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17580 | 145 | Edinburgh | 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 BSc (Hons) | University of West London | 90% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £16250 | 89 | Ealing | 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) | Ulster University | - | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 145 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |