Overview
Building Surveying degree offered at University of Salford has a focus on contemporary trends, you'll look at how buildings can be re-purposed for refurbishment, conservation, or adaptation.
With high demand for urban development, there are exciting career opportunities available to course graduates, both in the UK and overseas. On completion, you'll be prepared for a graduate surveyor role with the opportunity to begin the two-year professional assessment to become a chartered building surveyor.
Employment
This course will equip you for a rewarding career as a building surveyor in the construction industry. The life of a building surveyor is varied and challenging and it is highly likely that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to travel, and that you’ll play a key role in shaping the built environment.
With an extensive understanding of buildings, the law, property and construction, you will be well equipped to pursue roles in a variety of areas including: building defect diagnostics, the conservation of historic buildings, acquisition and condition surveying, refurbishments alterations and extensions, the specification and supervision of construction work, dilapidations, party walls and rights to light work, and the design of new buildings.
Opportunities exist for building surveying graduates in a range of private and public sector environments. These include surveying and architectural professional practices, property and construction companies, and the estates departments of major organisations with substantial property holdings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Building Law Principles
- Building Procurement and Contract Administration
- Building Information Modelling
- Building Technology
- Building Pathology
- Planning and Development Control
- Building Adaption
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
You should submit your application at least one month before your course starts.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology View 887 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A reference
- Transcripts or certificates demonstrating that you meet, or are likely to meet, the entry requirements for your course
- If you live outside the EU, a copy of your passport and student visa
Tuition Fee
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International
15300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8820 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time:
- £1,470 per 30 credits.
- £1,470 per 30 credits.
- International: £1,470 per 30 credits
Living costs for Salford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.