Surveying Clearing courses
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Are you fascinated by buildings and interested in identifying their technical problems? Do you want to help convert historical buildings and be involved in the design, planning, and construction stages of projects? Then our surveying courses in Clearing are for you.
We’ve designed our building surveying and quantity surveying courses in Clearing so you can develop an industry perspective on contemporary issues in the field. Much of your learning will be hands-on, delivered through a blend of academic study and project work, mirroring the multidisciplinary, team-based approaches used in the construction industry.
Surveying Clearing Degrees
By choosing to join on one of our building or quantity surveying degree Clearing courses, you’ll experience a modern learning environment enriched with industry-standard computing suites and multimedia libraries, as well as access to databases and simulation software that will enable you to make the most of your studies.
Our experienced staff maintain strong links with the construction industry and a variety of professional bodies across the city and beyond, meaning you’ll benefit from site visits, guest speakers and work placements. Supported by experienced tutors who are ex-practitioners, you’ll develop your surveying skills by working on live projects with real clients and local surveying practices.
You will work on authentic industry-based projects with a wide range of private and public sector organisations. This will give you a real taste of professional practice.
Wondering about the potential outcomes of pursuing one of our surveying Clearing courses? Today, you will find our quantity surveying alumni working with leading construction industry organisations, including Lend Lease, Kier, Laing O'Rourke, Gardiner & Theobald, and Balfour Beatty. Additionally, our building surveying graduates have secured roles working with a number of regional and national organisations, including B&Q, Darwen Borough Council, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, EG Group, JN Bentley Ltd, Manchester City Council, National Grid, Network Rail, Property Tectonics Ltd, and STMC Building Control Ltd.
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Located at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside of London, Salford is a great place to study quantity surveying. Our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying is triple-accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), which will help you stand out in the competitive job market.
Our quantity surveying degree is taught by an experienced academic team who draw on their strong links with local organisations to ensure you have a stimulating range of external guest lecturers, placements, and career networking opportunities.
You will also have the option to take an industrial placement year between years two and three of your course. These industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV and apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios.
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year
Our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year will help you build a strong foundation in construction, surveying, and design techniques. You will study a range of modules that are designed to develop your technical, interpersonal, and professional skills so you’re ready for your future career.
This pathway is an excellent route if you want to study the full honours quantity surveying degree, but don't meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, which will provide a route towards professional status.
Our full honours quantity surveying degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), so you’ll be educated to the highest professional standards.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
With our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree, you can develop a knowledge base and skill set that can lead to exciting global opportunities across many industries. Triple-accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), you will enter a gateway to professional building surveyor status.
During your degree, you will have the option to take an industrial placement between years two and three. Industry placements are a fantastic way to gain real-world experience and test your skills, as well as network with professionals in the built environment sector.
You could be like Charlotte France, a Salford Building Surveying alumna who graduated less than 10 years ago. She has achieved a milestone moment in her career that has seen her manage the construction of our new £65 million building in the heart of the main campus. Read more about Charlotte's story.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation Year
Our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation Year is designed to help you build a strong foundation in construction, surveying and design techniques, and the essential study skills you'll need to progress and succeed on the full degree.
Our building surveying degrees are accredited by Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Salford is at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside of London. Drawing on our strong industry links, you will experience site visits, guest speakers and placements. You’ll get hands-on experience using built environment-focused IT equipment and software. These experiences and skills will help enhance your CV, ready for a competitive graduate market.
Contact us
If you have a question about studying any of our courses, contact our friendly team today on +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk.