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Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IGBE

SATAC Code
4GD097 (External)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Aim

This program gives students insight into the role of a Building Surveyor and their profession by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to take a responsible leadership role in this field.

Content & Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying requires the completion of 36 units of study.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
The Constructed Environment BUIL 5036 4.5
Introduction to Construction Law BUIL 5035 4.5
Building Structures and Materials BUIL 5037 4.5
Building Surveying CIVE 3012 4.5
Fire Technology BUIL 4029 4.5
Development Regulation BUIL 4028 4.5
Asset Management and Building Pathology CIVE 4033 4.5
Advanced Building Surveying CIVE 4032 4.5

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program meets the AIBS education requirements for a Level 1 unrestricted Building Surveyor.

This program is recognised as meeting the educational requirements for Level 1 Building Surveyor accreditation with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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