BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

This course is taught through a combination of academic study and project work. You will work with other students from other related courses, mirroring the multidisciplinary, team-based approach of the modern construction and property industry.

Course Structure

Year 1 (Part-time Years 1 and 2)

The first year has a lot of modules in common with other related programmes within the school (Architectural Design and Technology, Quantity Surveying, Property Management and Construction Project Management) which are essential foundation subjects.

Year 2 (Part-time Years 3 and 4)

Introduces subjects which are specific to your course, and subjects which are common with other courses.

Year 3 (Part-time Years 4 and 5)

Some compulsory modules, and some optional modules. You also do a research dissertation on a built environment subject of your choice under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

Industrial placement year

If you are studying full-time, you'll have the option to take an industrial year-out placement between years 2 and 3. If you wish to take a placement year you will be responsible for securing your own work placement. The University will help you to develop their employability skills. An academic member of staff is appointed to be your placement tutor. Your progress within your placement is monitored by the appointed placement tutor with 'telephone visits', visits to your place of employment and the assessment of a written end of placement report which you prepare.