About Building Surveying in University of West of England
The MSc in Building Surveying is an innovative course for graduates who wish to follow an accredited route towards qualification as a Chartered Building Surveyor and/or Chartered Building Engineer.
You don't need a specific undergraduate degree or related professional experience to do study this course. It's offered with preparatory studies to cater for students whose undergraduate degree is not in building surveying or a closely related subject area, and/or who do not have at least two years professional experience in construction or surveying.
UWE Bristol has developed this course through extensive consultation with employers, in order to offer a comprehensive programme of study. Our links with the profession, locally and nationally, help us maintain a high employability record.
This course is fully accredited as a postgraduate route way to the desired chartered status.
The course's teaching staff includes Chartered Building Surveyors with many years' experience, and we have input from part-time visiting practitioners and speakers. The course also draws upon the research and consultancy carried out in the department.
You will have access to a coherent programme of study in building surveying, underpinned by staff research and consultancy that reflects and answers the needs of professional practice. This will enable you to become an effective member of a building surveying team within a relatively short period.
On the course, we encourage you to examine the link between theoretical concepts, research outputs and the practice of building surveying, while developing your academic skills within a professionally defined framework. You'll also develop an excellent understanding of the multi-disciplinary and multi-professional nature of building surveying.
Academic qualification equivalents
- a full degree in a majority English speaking country
- or a degree from the UK
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE: Overall score of 58 with at least 51 in each component
University of West of England Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1992 |
| Location |
Bristol, England |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ part-time |
| Application mode |
Online |
| Number of Students |
29,000+ |
| Number of teachers |
3,000+ |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| Finance type |
Non-profit |
| Number of faculties |
5 |
| Number of campuses |
4 |
| Number of international students |
4,405 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of the West of England Cost of Attendance
- The tuition fee for various programs offered at the University varies from program to program depending on the duration, mode and type of applicant.
- The cost of attendance comprising of the tuition fee for various programs and the cost of living has been given below:
| Particulars |
Cost |
| Undergraduate programs |
13,250 – 15,750 GBP |
| MBA |
15,750 GBP |
| Animation |
13,250 GBP |
| Architecture |
13,500 GBP |
| Engineering Management |
13,750 GBP |
| Forensic Science |
14,500 GBP |
| Cost of Living |
9,580 – 12,100 GBP |
