Bachelor of Building Surveying

This course will give you solid foundation for a wide range of professional roles in the building and construction industry. You'll also develop skills and technical knowledge to become a specialist in:

• building and construction legislation and auditing
• inspection procedures
• building codes and regulations
• industry standards in professional practice
• building safety and design including fire safety
• sustainable construction techniques and materials.

The degree will equip you with the qualification needed to work as a registered building surveyor. Building surveyors are responsible for interpreting and enforcing the laws and regulations that control building and construction. With a current shortage of registered building surveyors, you'll be well placed for a career in Australia's growing construction industry.

The building industry has seen significant growth due to factors such as a rising population. Career opportunities for building surveyors have grown dramatically in recent years and are forecast to keep growing. The industry currently faces a huge challenge in addressing a shortage of registered building surveyors.

Our Bachelor of Building Surveying will ensure you are ready to work in construction, professional, scientific and technical services, or public administration and safety.

You'll be able to operate independently as a professional in this field, while working closely with other disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

Many surveyors enjoy the benefits of self-employment. Alternatively, you will have the opportunity to work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as:

• building proprietors
• contractors
• developers
• local, state or national government bodies
• consultancy practices.

Building and surveying have some of the highest rates of graduate employment. Over the next five years, future growth for architectural, building and surveying technicians is expected to be stable (Labour Market Insights).

See the average salary for architectural, building and surveying technicians in Australia via Labour Market Insights.

To attain the Bachelor of Building Surveying students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core studies;

• 192 credit points of Professional Core and Capstone studies.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

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