This course is primarily designed for people with an interest in building or property who wish to further their career with a degree or gain professional membership of one of the
accrediting organisations. Students often already work in, or are associated with, the property and building sector. Such employment is not mandatory, but desirable wherever possible.
Summary
Award: BSc Building Surveying
Duration: 4 years
Time commitment: 15–20 hours of study a week for 42 weeks of each year
Application by: 1 October 2009
Course starts: 1 December 2009
Award details
If you successfully complete all elements of the course you will be awarded the BSc in Building Surveying from the University of Reading and will be entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. If applicable you will be entitled to denote Honours, i.e. BSc(Hons), which is a current requirement for Membership of RICS, CIOB and/ or HKIS.
Accreditation – RICS, CIOB, HKIS
This course is accredited by RICS, CIOB, HKIS.
Entry requirements
You should have:
• 230 UCAS points, which must include two A Level passes. National Certificates and National Diplomas will be considered but must have good merit and distinction profiles (excluding common skills). Any HNCs and HNDs will be considered
• Applicants below 230 UCAS points may be considered on merit
• English language proficiency
• Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent
Course outline
Level 1A
An Introduction to Law – English legal system; law of contract and tort.
Building Technology 1 – construction principles; materials; components; building services (low rise).
Economics 1 – principles of economic analysis; application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land.
People and Information Management – introduction to business management; information and communications; organisations and people.
Level 1B
Building Technology 2 – construction techniques; materials; components; services for framed systems (high rise).
The Economics of Property and Construction – fundamental concepts and theories; economic analysis applied to property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.
Managing Products and Finance – product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial decision making and risk analysis.
Property Law – land law; landlord and tenant law; sales of land.
Level 2
Building Technology 3 – advanced building techniques and management process; technological change and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil engineering technology.
Planning Practice and Policy – planning system and organisation; development plans; principal contemporary planning issues and policies.
Principles of Building Structure – concepts, principles and processes explaining behaviour and performance of structural systems of components and building mechanisms.
Project and Cost Control – major factors affecting project cost; cost control; drafting specifications; whole life costing, maintenance management and evaluating construction works.
Level 3
Compulsory modules
Building Pathology – causes, effects and remedial actions relating to building defects; appropriate action for repairs.
Building Technology 4 – role of building surveyor; impact of design decisions; future maintenance needs; associated legislation; management of organisational procedures.
Project – a project on a building surveying topic including research, project preparation and self-directed study.
Module options (choose one)
Construction Law – legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute resolution.
Construction Planning, Tendering and Finance – planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and management; bidding strategies; tendering process.
Environmental Law – planning law affecting property professionals; contaminated land issues; waste regulations; highways law.
Facilities Management – role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues; occupational costs; energy management.
International Construction – worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international players; design; plant and materials.
Project Development and Strategy – role of project manager; planning law issues; procurement strategies; minimising risk; management contract services.
Admissions and enquiries
Email: courses@cem.ac.uk
Tel: 0800 019 9697 (freephone UK)
+44 (0) 118 921 4696 (international)
Fax: +44 (0) 118 921 4620