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BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

1 Location : City Centre Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£29,000

15 months after the course for Building graduates at Birmingham City University

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Building graduates at Birmingham City University

70%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Building graduates at Birmingham City University

76%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc Building students at Birmingham City University

60%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Building students at Birmingham City University

78%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Building students at Birmingham City University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Building.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

85%

73%

75%

80%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

77%

80%

78%

74%

76%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

78%

81%

72%

72%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

72%

78%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

76%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

83%

87%

82%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

84%

60%

58%

64%

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

64% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

75% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

50 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

83% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Building.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

105 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment. Find out more

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Building courses

For graduates from Birmingham City University

After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £32,000

Data from

15 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£29,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £35,500

Data from

85 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£37,500

Typical range: £27,500 - £44,500

Data from

90 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Building graduates in:

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After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £32,000

Data from

1885 people.

100% of UK-resident Building graduates from Birmingham City University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£32,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £40,000

Data from

2370 people.

99% of UK-resident Building graduates from Birmingham City University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£39,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £30,000 - £49,000

Data from

2360 people.

99% of UK-resident Building graduates from Birmingham City University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Building.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Building.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 50% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals

20% In other work

  • 10% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Building.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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