Study Surveying in UK
Summary
51 British universities offer measurement courses, which take 3 years to study and start from DSE 322 or IB 26 points. You can study the UK Foundation in Form 5 , which is 1 year faster than Australian universities. The average cost is at least 300,000.
RICS is the most recognized surveying association in the world. Its membership is accepted in many places around the world, which is very convenient for students to find jobs in different places.
Students have channels to obtain RICS membership, and there are different levels of membership: Student, Associate, Chartered, and each level has different years of experience requirements. RICS recognizes courses from different universities around the world. With a recognized degree, you only need 1 year of experience to obtain Associate membership. With another 1-2 years of experience, you can obtain Chartered membership after passing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) interview. Applicants with recognized academic qualifications and years of experience can also directly apply for RICS Chartered membership. RICS membership specialties are as follows: building surveying, construction, dispute resolution, land, real estate, valuation.
According to the UK government's Going Rates for Skilled Worker Eligible Occupations , the salary of a UK surveyor is about 30,000 pounds a year. The actual salary depends on the years of experience and the region. For example, a newly graduated Quantity Surveyor earns 21,500 pounds, and the salary is 20% higher in London; if you are an On Site Quantity Surveyor, the salary will be a little higher. Generally, if you pass the RICS exam, the salary will increase by 30%+.
There are 51 institutions in the UK that offer RICS- accredited courses. The admission requirements are as follows:
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