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Building Surveying

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.

Course summary

  • Experience all forms of the profession, from surveying techniques and building technology to appraisal and conservation

  • Learn how to design, manage and advise on new and refurbished building projects

  • Tackle current industry challenges, such as sustainable design and redevelopment

  • Get out of the classroom and explore diverse projects, with field trips in the UK and Europe

  • Work on real-life briefs with industry experts and practising surveyors at prestigious organisations

  • Be industry ready upon graduation

Discover everything you need to know about the building surveying profession – including building pathology, construction technology, building conservation, project management and design.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Construction-and-surveying/BSc-Honours-Building-Surveying/Full-time

Professional bodies

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

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

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

HND (BTEC)

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.

Advanced entry - for direct entry to year two you must have a minimum of all merits on all H2 level units in a construction related HND/HNC, not including key or common skills. Compensation for a pass in one H2 unit with a distinction in another H2 unit is permitted.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

BCC at A Level.
DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
Merit overall from a T level qualification.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

Access to HE Diploma

Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4; Mathematics at grade C or 4.

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice. https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/construction-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.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Construction-real-estate-and-surveying/BSc-Honours-Building-Surveying/Full-time/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points
We make contextual offers to local applicants, applicants living in low participation postcodes and based on other personal circumstances. Click the link to find out more.

Learn more on the Sheffield Hallam University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

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

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

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

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