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Building Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2023 - 20242024 - 2025
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Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary:

  • Learn from industry-active academics, leading firms and successful graduates.
  • Study a RICS-accredited course in the diverse and exciting city of Sheffield.
  • Work on real-life briefs and schemes as part of your learning.
  • Join a friendly, supportive and flexible environment.
Discover everything you need to know about the building surveying profession – including building pathology, construction technology, building conservation, project management and design. You’ll graduate with the qualifications and experience that will enable you to progress onto the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Assessment of Professional Competence – where you can become Chartered. How you learn: You will be taught by a well-established teaching team with comprehensive professional practice and applied research experience coupled with active participation within RICS and other professional bodies. You will cement theoretical concepts by applying them to real life scenarios. You’ll be part of Sheffield Hallam’s ambitious developments at the heart of the city — and watch the progress unfold. Throughout the course, you’ll work with industry figures on a range of exciting real-world projects, and you’ll usually undertake a placement year in a building surveying practice. The course includes a UK residential field trip in the first year. You also have the opportunity to join relevant field trips to cities such as Edinburgh, and attend a project-based visit to a major European city. You learn through:
  • lectures, including guest speakers from professional practice
  • seminars and workshops
  • practical activities
  • laboratory-based experiments
  • field trips
  • real life development sites
  • self-directed and collaborative project work
Applied learning - Work placements In your third year you’ll have the chance to put your professional skills to work – with a placement at a variety of employers such as major national or regional surveying practices, local authorities, housing associations or loss adjusters. Your placement can contribute up to 200 days towards the professional experience requirement for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Assessment of Professional Competence. During your placement, you can also be registered for an Applied Professional Diploma (APDip), a further qualification on top of your degree. Live projects We have excellent links with local professional and voluntary groups with large property portfolios. They provide various building stock for case studies and project work, which focus on actual buildings with real clients. You’ll inspect real-life building assets at the university, including a Georgian terraced house which has been adapted into an interactive teaching space. You’ll also get to observe and take part in Sheffield Hallam’s £200 million estate development – which will transform the gateway to the city from the train station. Field trips On regional, national and international field trips you’ll apply your learning in diverse environments. These include a UK residential field trip in the first year, opportunities to join field trips to cities such as Edinburgh, and a project-based visit to a major European city. Networking opportunities Through networking events and guest lectures by practitioners, you’ll see how your learning relates to the world of building surveying. You’ll also engage with many of our graduates as industry guests and at our annual careers day – hearing how they’re making an impact through their successful careers in the world of building surveying.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. Year 1 - Compulsory modules Building Surveying Development Project Introduction To Building Surveying Practice Law And Economics For The Built Environment Material Science Understanding Building Technology Year 2 - Compulsory modules Building Pathology Collaborative Project Contract Administration Evaluating Construction Technology Health And Safety At Work Surveying Of Commercial Buildings Year 3 - Compulsory modules Placement Final year - Compulsory modules Advanced Building Surveying Building Conservation Practice Studies Building Surveying Professional Studies Dissertation Strategic Facilities Management

Assessment method

Coursework, Exams, Practical

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
  • Chartered Institute of Building
  • Building Engineers, Chartered Association of

How to apply

31Jan

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.

Application codes

Course code:
K230
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Foundation degree - advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you must have a Foundation degree in a related subject, with an average score of 60% across the highest level modules. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-real-estate-and-surveying/bsc-honours-building-surveying/full-time

Additional entry requirements

Other

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website. Please note that the information provided on this web page relates to 2022 courses and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-real-estate-and-surveying/bsc-honours-building-surveying/full-time/2022

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-real-estate-and-surveying/bsc-honours-building-surveying/full-time/2022

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fees for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,500-£2000. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Building Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS