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Building Surveying at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

Leeds Beckett University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds Metropolitan University)

Building Surveying (Taught)

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Focus on real-life projects and interact with modern and historic buildings as you learn how to maintain and protect them as a chartered surveyor. Whether you’re looking for a route into construction or you want to become a chartered surveyor, this Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited course will prepare you to progress to chartered building surveyor status. As part of your course, you'll:

  • Gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that supports your role as a building surveyor in protecting, maintaining and refurbishing both modern and historic buildings
  • Study building pathology, construction law and the technology behind building refurbishment
  • Develop theoretical appreciation and practical skills to repurpose existing buildings and efficiently maintain them once they’ve been renovated.
Find out more Ideal if you are working in the construction industry, this online course will allow you to fit your studies around your work and home commitments. You’ll be able to access our Virtual Learning Environment in your own time and also benefit from the same support our onsite students receive. This course is all about interactive learning, so you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences with your tutors and fellow students through group discussions. In this collaborative environment you’ll be exposed to new issues and ideas, giving you the ability to bring different solutions to your workplace. Expert practitioners The teaching team includes professional building surveyors with specialist knowledge, so you’ll have access to expert advice on a range of disciplines, from building pathology to thermal performance and insulation. Industry links Our relationship with external professionals will feed into your learning and you’ll be able to attend guest lectures here at Leeds Beckett. Previous speakers have included Bryan Hindle, a preservation expert who specialises in timber and damp, and surveyors from firms Eddisons and EC Harris. Why study Building Surveying at Leeds Beckett University...
  • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited course
  • Access to on campus guest lectures delivered by industry professionals
  • Supports with progression on to Chartered Surveyor Status with the RICS
  • Flexible part-time distance learning through our virtual learning environment
  • Industry experienced expert teaching team.
Accredited by The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Modules

Core modules: Construction law principles; defects and repairs; design and specification; environment, services and maintenance management; major project; managing the property asset; research methods; sustainable construction.

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in a cognate subject, at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applicants should be in relevant employment at the point of commencing the course. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Building Surveying at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS