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Merchiston Campus

Content

During your studies, you will develop knowledge in design economics, property inspection methods, building conservation and estimating, life cycle costing, building measurement and building maintenance management.

In year one you will learn the technical and legal aspects of Building Surveying along with an understanding of the costs and economics of construction and of property markets and property management.

You will also learn how to diagnose building faults, undertake inspections, and apply construction technology principles when advising on preventative or remedial solutions.

In your second year you will progress on to develop an in-depth knowledge of building construction and technology, an introduction to computer aided design (CAAD), and an understanding of and develop and awareness of building control and construction technology, maintenance.

Year three will be a credit bearing work placement module.

In fourth year, you will apply your skills in a multi-disciplinary project, work on your dissertation as well as gaining enhanced skills in areas of building pathology identifying appropriate strategies to remedy these defects. You will also be taught about building conservation.

The honours course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and you will be eligible for Chartered Surveyor status once you have gained suitable experience after graduating and met the competency requirements of the RICS.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBC.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at CCCC.

For entry to year 2 you must have 3 Advanced Highers at BBC plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.