Building Surveying including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

K233

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Building Surveying including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

About

You will study construction technology within the legal and regulatory framework, such as building regulations, health and safety requirements and conservation issues. Sustainability and efficient use of buildings is explored, alongside learning about the role of public and private housing providers and the wider provision of Welsh Housing Quality Standards.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Construction Project Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Building Surveyor
Construction Estimator
Site Supervisor

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Building Surveying is a thriving profession in the UK and internationally. By the time you graduate, you will have the skills and confidence to progress as a Building Surveyor

When you graduate, you’ll have the ability and confidence to begin a graduate career in Building Surveying and work towards corporate membership of the RICS.

Possible career paths

Construction is one of the largest industries in the world, and none of it would be possible without surveyors and project managers. Our strong industrial and commercial links mean we know what employers want from you when you graduate. We have a proud history of developing industry-ready graduates for over four decades.

the time you graduate, you could work in private practice, property departments, construction and development companies, central and local government organisations, or become self-employed.

Careers support

You will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after graduation. Built Environment has a dedicated careers advisor.

We have online resources for help with considering career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students - you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.