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Building Surveying (Direct Entry)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO YEAR 1 INTAKE FOR THIS PROGRAMME
Building surveyors are key professionals within the building management and development related sectors of the Scottish construction industry, advising clients on both commercial and residential building issues.
As a result of the programme’s excellence, there is always a high demand for our graduates in Scotland, the wider UK and abroad. Their skills are needed for the analytical building assessment, CAD data recording, design management and improvement of existing properties as well as project management/contract administration within a variety of construction environments.
Building Surveying is an extremely varied profession, with the main areas covered being design, construction technology, conservation, computer-aided design (CAD), professional practice/studies, building pathology, performance, sustainability and regulation.
At GCU, where the majority of building surveying graduates in Scotland are trained, the emphasis is firmly on practical experience with site visits and ‘live’ project work part of each year of study. Industry experts give guest lectures and you will spend six to eight months on a work placement in Year 3.
There are also opportunities to study abroad. All second-year students have the opportunity to undertake a week long study trip with staff to a major European city. Honours graduates can begin working to gain full Membership of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
- Chartered Institute of Building
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- K230
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Scottish HNC - Pass
For Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Built Environment subject with a B in the Graded Unit.
Scottish HND - Pass
For Year 3 Entry: HND Building Surveying with minimum grade C in Year 1 and minimum grade B in Year 2.
Other Built Environment HND programmes may be considered for entry or for Year 2 entry.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Not accepted
T Level - Not accepted
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
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English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15700 | Year 1 |
| International | £15700 | 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
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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