BSc Building Surveying including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at the University of South Wales, covering building control, conservation, defects, planning, and construction. The programme includes a foundation year with modules on engineering principles, sustainability, and smart technology in the built environment. Team-based projects in the foundation year address real-world challenges.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: DD Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: Pass (D or E)
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Engineering in Action: From Theory to Practice
- Shaping Smart, Sustainable Built Environments
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,000 and £50,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Building.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Building Surveying including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Building Surveying including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Building Surveying including Foundation Year at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.