Building Surveying, HND (QA Only) (London South East Colleges)

Program Overview

Building Surveying, HND (QA Only) (London South East Colleges)

Overview

This course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges, London South East Colleges, on its Orpington Campus. The programme is designed to provide students with a high level of understanding of the design, function, construction, and up-to-date statutory requirements for buildings of all classes, preparing them for managerial employment in the construction industry.

Course Content

• Building Law and Contract Administration (15 credits)
• Project Evaluation and Design (15 credits)
• Building Design and Maintenance Studies (15 credits)
• Construction Economics & Finance (15 credits)
• Construction Management (15 credits)
• Construction Technology & Environmental Design (15 credits)
• Construction Technology and Materials (15 credits)
• Management Principles (15 credits)

Year 2

• Measurement (15 credits)
• Building Conversion and Adaptation (15 credits)
• Project (15 credits)
• Tendering and Estimating (15 credits)
• Assessment and Management of Risk (15 credits)
• Site Engineering and Surveying (15 credits)
• Computer Aided Design (15 credits)

Optional Modules

• Quantity Surveying Practice & Management (15 credits)
• Sustainable Construction (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• 48 UCAS Tariff points from an IT subject or relevant subject
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment - Merit or Distinction
• GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C
• Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview
• Applicants will also be required to be working in relevant employment

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Home*: TBC

Other Costs

• Text books
• Travel to other sites
• Library Fees and Fines
• Printing and photocopying
• Graduation ceremonies

Scholarships and Bursaries

• The Greenwich Bursary

Careers and Placements

What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?

• Opportunities are available for employment in the construction and built environment sector

Do You Provide Employability Services?

• If you are looking for some advice on the courses we offer and where they will take you, we have qualified and experienced Careers Advisors who can provide you with confidential advice and guidance

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

• We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre

Do You Provide Employability Services?

• If you are looking for some advice on the courses we offer and where they will take you, we have qualified and experienced Careers Advisors who can provide you with confidential advice and guidance

Location

• London South East Colleges - Orpington Campus

Duration

• 2 years full-time

Start Month

• September

Mode of Study

• Full-time

UCAS Code

• K230

Available to Overseas Students?

• No

Can I Use Prior Learning?

• Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages

How You Will Learn

Teaching

• Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study

Class Sizes

• Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups

Overall Workload

• If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job

Assessment

• You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section

Feedback Summary

• We aim to provide feedback on assignments taken at the college and to release examination results within 15 working days

Dates and Timetables

• The academic year runs from September to June

Apply Now

• If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS)