BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD to include Maths and either a Technology or Science-based subject. BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM in a science, technology, or engineering subject Access to HE Diploma in science, technology, or engineering subject (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
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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: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 62%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 28%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 8%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 68%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 13%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Built Environment Academic and Employment Skills
- Built Environment Business and Economics Project
- Built Environment Professional Development
- Introduction to Digital Construction
- Introduction to Law and Construction Procurement
- Sustainable Construction Technology (Residential Buildings)
- Brownfield Regeneration and Construction Technology (Commercial Buildings)
- Construction Law
- Design Principles and Practice
- Professional Practice - Building Surveying and Property Management
- Property Procurement and Development
- Academic, Leadership & Employment Skills
- Leadership Development
- Industrial Placement
- Building Pathology
- Built Environment Dissertation
- Built Heritage and Facilities Management
- Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution
- Sustainability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
89% 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 with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Is BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Does BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Building Surveying with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
62% of students continued into their second year, and 28% left higher education.