Building Surveying

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Course summary

• Experience all forms of the profession, from surveying techniques and building technology to appraisal and conservation

• Learn how to design, manage and advise on new and refurbished building projects

• Tackle current industry challenges, such as sustainable design and redevelopment

• Get out of the classroom and explore diverse projects, with field trips in the UK and Europe

• Work on real-life briefs with industry experts and practising surveyors at prestigious organisations

Discover everything you need to know about the building surveying profession – including building pathology, construction technology, building conservation, project management and design.

How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

As one of the longest-running Building Surveying courses in the UK, our tutors are highly regarded throughout the industry. Not only are they experts in their field, but they also have strong connections within the profession, giving you a headstart in your career. At every level of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with professionals and diverse buildings, places and communities – both locally and globally.

As the course progresses, you’ll explore the latest trends in the sector. You'll also learn how to apply your skills to real-world challenges, such as the need to balance economic, social and environmental goals in the name of ‘sustainable development’.

You learn through:

• Lectures and seminars

• Technical workshops

• Industry visits

• Field trips

• Independent study

• Practice-based learning

• Group work

• Work placements

Applied learning
Your course has been designed to embrace real-world challenges and provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to be successful.

Work placements
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement before your final year. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
We put a big focus on applied learning, and you’ll get lots of real-world experience on this course, which in turn will heighten your employability when you graduate.

Live projects
This course boasts some great hands-on, practical experience. In each year of study, you’ll work on real projects, responding to briefs set by employers, and interacting with building surveying professionals. This could include investigating and profiling an employer, or working with students from other courses to creatively address environmental issues.
You’ll also have the chance to work with our estate partners on campus development projects. Not only could you help us meet our environmental targets, but you can also have a direct impact on how our University will look.

Field trips
In the first year of the course, you’ll take a field trip to a UK town or city (at no additional cost). Previous destinations have included Durham, Newcastle, Edale and Matlock Bath.
In your second year, there will be an optional overseas field trip to a European city (for which additional cost contributions may be required). Previous destinations have included Lisbon and Berlin.

Networking opportunities
Property is all about people. We’ll help you build a network of professional contacts by hosting networking events with employers. You’ll also be introduced to high-profile industry leaders through guest lecturers and masterclasses.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Important notice: The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Year 1
Compulsory modules
Fundamentals Of Buildings & Materials
Introduction To The Built Environment
Practical Surveying Skills
Sustainability, Law And Economics

Year 2
Compulsory modules
Construction Technology and Safety
Contract Administration
Property Administration And Remediation
Resilient Built Environments

Year 3
Compulsory modules
Placement

Final year
Compulsory modules
Building Surveying Professional Practice
Heritage Conservation & Climate Action Retrofit Project
Research Methods
Research Project

Coursework, Exams, Practical

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
• Chartered Institute of Building
• Building Engineers, Chartered Association of