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Building Surveying

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Belfast

Course summary

Building surveyors are concerned with the provision of expert advice on all aspects of design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and the conservation of the built heritage. Much of their work involves the assessment of the condition of buildings and specifying remedial work to be undertaken.

The work of the Building Surveyor is wide ranging and involves both site and office based activities.

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:
K231
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Belfast
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBC

To include grade B in one from Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology, (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Geography, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Applied Science or ICT. Applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Subjects are Construction, Engineering, Applied Science or Information Technology. Pass overall BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Construction, Engineering, Applied Science or Information Technology. with overall award profile of DDD.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access course with overall mark of 63% to include 63% in each of the level 3 modules. In Science or Science and Technology.

Scottish Higher - BBCCC

To include one subject at grade B from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Biology or Engineering.

Scottish Advanced Higher - CCD

To include one subject at grade C from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Biology or Engineering.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points

To include 12 points at Higher Level. Higher Level subjects must include minimum grade 4 in Maths and one other science subject. Grade 4 in English Language is also required in overall profile.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include 1 subject at H3 grade from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. The overall profile must include English at Grade H6 (HL) or Grade O4. Applicants who are not offering Mathematics as a subject must have Irish Leaving Certificate Maths at grade H6 or above Higher Level or grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Profile to include C in Mathematics and C in English Language. Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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

LocationFeeYear
EU£17490Year 1
International£17490Year 1
Northern Ireland£4855*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£4855*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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 note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.

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