About the programme
BUILT FOR LIFE
Do you want to make an impact on the growth of the world’s cities and the development of urban areas? Do you have an interest in both the property and construction industries? If the answer is yes, then a career in building surveying could be the perfect career for you. Building surveying is a growing, international, professional discipline dealing with the inspection, maintenance and refurbishment of existing buildings. Building surveyors also advise clients about sustainable design, planning and conservation, with clients ranging from homeowners to commercial and industrial companies.
This BSc programme is primarily designed for people with an interest in building, facilities management or property who wish to further their career with a degree or gain professional membership of one of the accrediting organisations. Many of our students often already work in, or are associated with, the property and building industries.
This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a chartered surveyor. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.
THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF:
- You want to continue your education after completing a surveying sub-degree and receive module exemptions
- You want to become professional members of RICS, HKIS, CIOB, CABE and HKICM
- You want to learn the principals of building surveying and strengthen your skills in the practice
The modules
You’ll study
Part-time
Designed for busy working professionals, supported online education offers the flexibility to fit your studies around your work, enabling you to fast-track your career and directly apply your learning to
your work.
Full-time route
If you want to study full-time and complete your studies within three years, then this route is for you.
PART-TIME
| Year | Semester | Autumn entry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Introduction to the Built Environment 1 Introduction to Sustainability |
| 2 | Professional and Business Practice Construction Technology 1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Introduction to Regulatory and Built Environment Law Introduction to the Built Environment 2 |
| 2 | Construction Technology 2 Project and Contract Administration | |
| 3 | 1 | Building Control Building Pathology and Conservation Principles |
| 2 | Design and Environmental Science Commercial Building Pathology | |
| 4 | 1 | Research Proposal Project Management in the Built Environment |
| 2 | Building Surveying Practice 1 Building Surveying Practice 2 | |
| 5 | 1 | Fire Safety Contemporary Issues Case Study |
FULL-TIME
If you are studying this programme on the full-time route, the module table will vary. You can find more information on this in the programme specification below.
PART-TIME
| Year | Semester | Spring entry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Introduction to the Built Environment 1 Introduction to Sustainability |
| 2 | Introduction to Regulatory and Built Environment Law Introduction to the Built Environment 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | Professional and Business Practice Construction Technology 1 |
| 2 | Construction Technology 2 Building Pathology and Conservation Principles | |
| 3 | 1 | Design and Environmental Science Commercial Building Pathology |
| 2 | Building Control Project and Contract Administration | |
| 4 | 1 | Research Proposal Building Surveying Practice 2 |
| 2 | Fire Safety Project Management in the Built Environment | |
| 5 | 1 | Building Surveying Practice 1 Contemporary Issues Case Study |
FULL-TIME
If you are studying this programme on the full-time route, the module table will vary. You can find more information on this in the programme specification below.
How you’ll learn
Study methods
Studying online means taking control of when and where you study, so you can study at your own pace, no matter where you are in the word. It means being able to balance your home and work life with your education, so you can earn while you learn.
When you study at UCEM, you’ll be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.
You’ll be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides, which you can adapt to suit your needs, pace and lifestyle. Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone, as you’ll also be fully supported by tutors and fellow students throughout your studies.
The online learning experience
Your learning experience with UCEM will be fully supported through a range of activities on our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You’ll also have access to UCEM’s valuable and comprehensive e-Library service, providing you with a wealth of subject-specific materials to support you throughout your studies.
Your learning will be broken down into the following (on average):
Participating in web classes and online discussion forums
Watching video material and voice-over presentations
Undertaking exercises and quizzes linked to programme materials.
Self-Directed Study Time (25%)
Reading textbooks and study papers to develop your knowledge of the subject matter
Planning and writing coursework
Each 20-credit module equates to a total of 200 study hours broken down between directed online learning, self-directed learning and assessment.
The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer based assessments, and computer marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
YOUR COMMITMENT
Part-time route:
Your expected time commitment for the part-time route is around 15-20 hours per week. This is based on you studying two modules per six-month semester.
Full-time route:
The expected time commitment for the full-time route is around 25-35 hours per week This is based on you studying three modules per six-month semester.
Support
How you’ll be supported during your studies
While studying with UCEM, you’ll be fully supported on your programme by our friendly and informative academic and support teams, who will be there to guide you from the moment you enrol until the day you graduate. They’ll assist you with your online learning experience, provide you with academic support, and be there for you if you have any disability or well-being support needs.
The HK-based Support Tutor will help you navigate the world of online learning. Whether you need help using the VLE or managing your workload, these tutors are here throughout your studies.
Your first point of contact as a student. They will support you in your studies and queries, ensuring you’re put in touch with all of the right teams and services within UCEM.
Our Academic staff are experts in their fields and are here to make your studies with UCEM both stimulating and inspiring, whilst offering vital support and guidance along the way.
Your module leader is assisted by a team of module tutors to provide support via discussion forums and webinars.
This friendly team is here to listen and provide expert guidance, support and assistance at any time throughout your studies.
Entry requirements
You are required to be 18 years or over at the start of your programme.
Standard entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points (for example, three HKDSEs at Grade 4). You can check your tariff points online at http://ucas.com/tariff
Applicants with one of the following qualifications are also eligible for entry:
- Associate Degree
- Higher Diploma
- Professional Diploma
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language, as well as the Maths ability, before being admitted to a programme.
You should have:
- Grade 5.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and a relevant maths qualification as listed below;
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong and a relevant maths qualification as listed below;
- HKDSE Grade 3 or above in English Language and grade 2 or above in maths;
- HKCEE Grades A-D or 5*-3 in English (syllabus B only) and Grades A-E or 5*-3 in maths;
- HKALE Grade E or above in English (advanced and advanced supplementary levels); and D or above in maths (advanced level).
Don’t meet the entry requirements listed above?
Applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who wish to be considered for this programme, should still apply. Such applications will be considered on merit in each case. Please contact us for further enquiry.
Applications are assessed in accordance with the UCEM Code of Practice on Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning.
FEES AND FUNDING
2024/25 academic year
£1,500 per module x 18 modules (Students on the part-time route usually study 2 modules per semester and students on the full-time route usually study 3 modules per semester).
Total programme fee £27,000
Bursaries and financial support
We have a number of bursaries and scholarships to help you with your studies.
"Building Surveyors are the ‘general practitioners’ of the Built Environment, often the first point of call for many people who don’t know quite what their needs are, or how to find a solution to what ails their home or workplace. The ability to diagnose and recommend a course of action, or refer to a construction specialist, is one of several key skills required of Building Surveyors; a UCEM degree will provide an accessible, flexible and cost-effective means of acquiring those skills."
James Ritson
Programme Leader, BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
Application process
It’s time to apply
Choose your semester and take the first steps towards your future
Remarks
This programme is registered with the Hong Kong Non-local Courses Registry (NCR). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.
These programmes are eligible programmes under the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO), Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA).
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