MScBuilding Surveying
| Study location | United Kingdom, Bristol, Frenchay |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | K23A12 |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) We normally require an honours degree at 2:2 or above. The point at which you enter the course will depend on your qualifications and experience: If your degree is related to Building Surveying and you have two years’ postgraduate professional experience, you will start on the MSc If your degree is related to Building Surveying or you do not meet the professional experience criteria, you will start on the MSc with Preparatory Studies Applicants whose degree is not related to Building Surveying will be required to some pre-reading before starting the MSc Building Surveying with Preparatory Studies course. Related subjects for the purpose of the criteria above include Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. They can consider applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements, but who have relevant professional experience or qualifications. In your application, you should describe in detail your professional experience and qualifications. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Pathway 1 (MSc Building Surveying)
You will study:
Commercial Development
Building Pathology
Conserving Buildings and Places
Pathway 2 (MSc Building Surveying with Preparatory Studies)
You will study all the above modules, plus:
Management of Residential Refurbishment Projects
Professional Consultancy and Contract Administration
Both MSc Building Surveying and MSc Building Surveying with Preparatory Studies:
You will study the following modules. (These will constitute Year two for MSc Building Surveying with Preparatory Studies):
Estates and Strategic Management
Building Information Management in Operation & Maintenance
Management
Dissertation
Integrating Project
Career opportunities
Building Surveying encompasses a wide range of activities related to design, construction and property management. Whilst emphasis is often on existing buildings, building surveyors are involved in all aspects of buildings, from conception, feasibility, design and construction to their strategic and tactical management, repair refurbishment, conversion and conservation.
Both routes of study that UWE Bristol provides are regarded highly by existing and potential employers, and our employability record is excellent. Graduates often go straight into employment, or use their newfound skills and knowledge to enhance their current roles or to move into management positions with existing employers.