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Building Surveying (with Work Placement)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Study in a subject area which has consistently achieved an excellent overall NSS satisfaction rate.
The Building Surveying course contains many practical applications trips and excursions relating to various modules. The academic experience plus the practical skills gained during the course, will equip you with the tools required for the workplace.
All academic staff within the surveying subject group are Chartered Surveyors themselves with professional practice experience, which allows for academic and professional skills transfer to students. These skills are essential when advising clients on residential and commercial building activities.
This course will teach you how to diagnose building faults, undertake inspections, and apply construction technology principles when advising on preventative or remedial solutions.
You’ll develop knowledge of contractual procedures, insurance requirements, data collation methods and their application and the use of maintenance information and operational building maintenance policies.
The honours course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and you will be eligible for Chartered Surveyor status once you have gained suitable experience after graduating and met the competency requirements of the RICS.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- K231
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
In addition, GCSE grade C/4 in Maths is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. In addition, GCSE grade C/4 in Maths is required.
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 45 Credits at Merit. Maths required at Level 2 or above as part of the Access to HE Diploma if GCSE Maths grade C/4 has not been achieved.
Scottish Higher - BBBC
In addition, National 5 grade C in Maths is required (Applications of Maths is accepted).
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
DD (Distinction, Distinction) in a related subject. In addition, GCSE grade C/4 in Maths is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Award of Diploma with 26 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 5, 5, 5. In addition, Standard Level Maths at grade 4 is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
In addition, Ordinary Level Maths at grade O4 is required.
T Level - P
In addition, GCSE grade C/4 in Maths is required.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC
In addition, National 5 grade C in Maths is required (Applications of Maths is accepted).
GCSE A-level - BBB
In addition, GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is required.
BTEC Extended Diploma - DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
In addition, GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is required.
HNC - Pass in a relevant subject with Grade B in the graded unit.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCCC
In addition, National 5 grade C in Maths is required (Applications of Maths is accepted).
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20310 | Year 1 |
| International | £20310 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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