Master of Building Surveying
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This part-time program aims to provide students with the special knowledge and skills to assess, evaluate and recommend building solutions. It is relevant to professionals certifying alternative solutions under the performance based building code and other relevant standards and guidelines. The program enables students to understand performance requirements, basic fire safety technology and engineering principles, building access and sustainability and other issues related to building surveying practice. Graduates will also acquire the skill to independently appraise the literature and conduct research to address building surveying contemporary issues faced by the building industry. Although most units in the course do not have compulsory attendance to workshops, there are a few exceptions where attendance and presentations are required.
Designed for
Professional builders
Structure
160 credit points
Subjects
- Building studies
- Disaster and emergency management
- Building engineering
- Building fire services
- Fire technology and engineering principles
Standard entry requirements
Bachelor degree in building, building surveying, construction, engineering or architecture
Recognition
The course is recognised by NSW Building Professionals Board (BPB) and has full accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).
Further information
Students can fast-track by completing additional units per session to complete the course earlier.
