Course description
- Architectural Design Sketching and Drawing.
- Building Measurement and Cost Studies.
- Building Science.
- Building Services.
- Built Environment Graded Unit.
- CAD 2D.
- Construction Industry Fundamentals.
- Construction Materials and Specification.
- Construction Site Surveying.
- Construction Technology: Domestic Construction.
- Construction Technology: Substructure.
- Mathematics for the Built Environment.
- Statutory Control of Buildings.
- Structural Mechanics.
- Sustainability and Modern Methods of Construction.
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Year one:
- Two Highers at Grade C or above in appropriate subjects such as English, Mathematics or a Science subject; OR
- National Certificate at SCQF level 6 in Built Environment; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Year two:
- HNC Built Environment.
- It may also be possible to gain entry with an HNC in Building Surveying. This will depend on the units that have been covered in the HNC. Students who gain entry with this qualification will require a bespoke infill programme, so each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
ESOL entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Progression
Careers
This course prepares you for a career in:
- Private practice surveying firms.
- Government and public authorities.
- Building control departments.
- Construction companies.
- Facilities management.
- Property companies.
Continuing Study
Successful students can progress on to BSc (Hons) courses at Glasgow Caledonian, Heriot-Watt or Edinburgh Napier universities in:
- Construction Management.
- Construction Project Management.
- Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying.
This course also provides articulation into the 3rd of a BSc Honours Education and Curricular Studies with a Teaching Qualification in Technological Education at Strathclyde University.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
Course provider
City of Glasgow College
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow