BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
48 monthsProgramme duration
20,310 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Built Environment
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a credit-bearing work placement module in third year which allows you to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to live projects under professional supervision.
The honours course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and you will be eligible for Chartered Surveyor status once you have gained suitable experience after graduating and met the competency requirements of the RICS.
During your studies, you will develop knowledge in design economics, property inspection methods, building conservation and estimating, life cycle costing, building measurement and building maintenance management.
In year one you will learn the technical and legal aspects of Building Surveying along with an understanding of the costs and economics of construction and of property markets and property management.
You will also learn how to diagnose building faults, undertake inspections, and apply construction technology principles when advising on preventative or remedial solutions.
In your second year you will progress on to develop an in-depth knowledge of building construction and technology, an introduction to computer aided design (CAAD), and an understanding of and develop and awareness of building control and construction technology, maintenance.
Year three will be a credit bearing work placement module.
In fourth year, you will apply your skills in a multi-disciplinary project, work on your dissertation as well as gaining enhanced skills in areas of building pathology identifying appropriate strategies to remedy these defects. You will also be taught about building conservation.
By the end of your studies, you will gain knowledge of contractual procedures, insurance requirements, data collation methods and their application and the use of maintenance information and operational building maintenance policies.
After graduating, you can find yourself in property refurbishment or managing and maintaining portfolios of properties. You may be involved in the diagnosis of building faults, undertaking inspections, and applying construction technology principles when advising on preventative or remedial solutions.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Built Environment
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
There is a credit-bearing work placement module in third year which allows you to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to live projects under professional supervision.
The honours course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and you will be eligible for Chartered Surveyor status once you have gained suitable experience after graduating and met the competency requirements of the RICS.
During your studies, you will develop knowledge in design economics, property inspection methods, building conservation and estimating, life cycle costing, building measurement and building maintenance management.
In year one you will learn the technical and legal aspects of Building Surveying along with an understanding of the costs and economics of construction and of property markets and property management.
You will also learn how to diagnose building faults, undertake inspections, and apply construction technology principles when advising on preventative or remedial solutions.
In your second year you will progress on to develop an in-depth knowledge of building construction and technology, an introduction to computer aided design (CAAD), and an understanding of and develop and awareness of building control and construction technology, maintenance.
Year three will be a credit bearing work placement module.
In fourth year, you will apply your skills in a multi-disciplinary project, work on your dissertation as well as gaining enhanced skills in areas of building pathology identifying appropriate strategies to remedy these defects. You will also be taught about building conservation.
By the end of your studies, you will gain knowledge of contractual procedures, insurance requirements, data collation methods and their application and the use of maintenance information and operational building maintenance policies.
After graduating, you can find yourself in property refurbishment or managing and maintaining portfolios of properties. You may be involved in the diagnosis of building faults, undertaking inspections, and applying construction technology principles when advising on preventative or remedial solutions.
Admission Requirements
Minimum Year 1
Scottish Higher
Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC
Minimum Entry Requirement: CCCC
NPA - National Progression Award (32-99) in Global Infrastructure and the Built Environment equivalent to 1 Higher at grade C. Can not be used for subject specific requirement
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Find out more about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A level
CCC
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level
BTEC National Extended Diploma (Level 3)
MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit)
BTEC National Diploma (Level 3)
DD (Distinction, Distinction)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4
T level
Pass
Scottish HNC
Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry wher
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