BSc (Hons) Building Control Surveying (Top Up)

The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering is based at our Springfield Site, a purpose-built £120m construction centre of excellence — one of the largest of its kind in Europe. It gives built environment students access to fully functional industrial laboratories and state-of-the-art VR and AR technology, alongside close links to local authorities, employers and the professional bodies who help shape the course.

• Ranked 7th in the UK for Architecture, Building and Planning (Daily Mail University Guide, 2027)
• Course accredited by CIOB, RICS and CABE
• Study designed around your existing career in building control
• Based in Wolverhampton, in the heart of the West Midlands construction industry

By the time you graduate, you'll be able to:

• Apply the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations with confidence, using established techniques of analysis on real construction projects
• Devise and sustain arguments, solve complex regulatory problems, and comment on current research and thinking in building control
• Manage your own learning, drawing on academic and industry sources to communicate clearly with specialist and non-specialist audiences alike
• Critically evaluate incomplete or ambiguous information to make sound, defensible professional judgements
• Exercise the initiative, personal responsibility and decision-making skills needed on complex, unpredictable, real-world projects
• Continue your professional development at chartered level, in line with CIOB, RICS and CABE requirements

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

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^# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Entry to the course will be via successful completion of the Local Authority Building Control (level 4-5 ) qualification as part of the LABC/University of Wolverhampton ‘Articulation agreement’

Successful completion with credit profile of a Foundation Degree in a cognate area deemed equivalent to 240 credits of level 4 and 5 study (minimum of 120 level 5) or equivalent qualifications which will be considered on a case by case basis.

Application by Mature students onto the course is encouraged and you may be invited to attend an interview to ascertain your suitability for the course.

Applicants with semi-cognate qualifications will also be considered provided this is supplemented by relevant ‘Industry’ experience.

Advanced entry above level 5 may be considered dependent upon qualifications and experience of the candidate and will be subject to FSE RPL requirements.(Subject to professional interview).

Non-native speakers of English are required to achieve IELTS with an overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

"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."

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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