Surveying Clearing courses
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Are you fascinated by buildings and interested in identifying their technical problems? Do you want to help convert historical buildings and be involved in the design, planning, and construction stages of projects? Then our surveying courses in Clearing are for you.
On our building surveying and quantity surveying courses in Clearing, you’ll develop an industry perspective on contemporary issues in the field. Much of your learning will be hands-on, delivered through a blend of academic study and project work, mirroring the multidisciplinary, team-based approaches used in the construction industry.
Surveying Clearing Degrees
By choosing to join one of our building or quantity surveying degree Clearing courses, you’ll study in a modern learning environment. You will also be able to develop your skills using industry-standard computing suites and multimedia libraries, with access to databases and simulation software to help you to make the most of your studies.
Our experienced staff maintain strong links with the construction industry and a variety of professional bodies across the city and beyond. Throughout your course, you’ll learn from site visits, guest speakers, and work placements. You’ll be supported by experienced tutors who are ex-practitioners, as you develop your surveying skills by working on live projects with real clients and local surveying practices.
You’ll work on authentic industry-based projects with a wide range of private and public sector organisations. This will give you a real taste of professional practice.
Wondering about the potential outcomes of pursuing one of our surveying Clearing courses? Today, you will find our quantity surveying alumni working with leading construction industry organisations, including Lendlease, Kier, Laing O'Rourke, Gardiner & Theobald, and Balfour Beatty.
Additionally, our building surveying graduates have secured roles working with several regional and national organisations, including B&Q, Darwen Borough Council, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, EG Group, JN Bentley, Manchester City Council, National Grid, Network Rail, Property Tectonics, and STMC Building Control.
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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying - with optional Placement Year
Located at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside London, Salford is a great place to study quantity surveying. Our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying in Clearing is triple accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), which will help you stand out in the competitive job market.
Our quantity surveying degree is taught by an experienced academic team with strong industry links. These connections with local organisations mean you'll learn from a stimulating range of external guest lecturers, placements, and career networking opportunities.
You’ll also have the option to take an industrial placement year between years two and three of your course. These industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV and apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios to become a surveyor, project manager, or construction manager.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying - with optional Placement Year
With our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree, you can develop a knowledge base and skill set that can lead to exciting global opportunities across many industries. Triple-accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), you’ll graduate with a professional building surveyor status.
During your degree, you’ll have the option to take an industrial placement between years two and three. Industry placements are a fantastic way to gain real-world experience and test your skills, as well as network with professionals in the built environment sector.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation Year
Our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with Foundation Year will help you build a strong foundation in construction, surveying and design techniques, and the essential study skills you'll need to progress and succeed on the full degree.
Our building surveying degrees are accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Salford is at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside of London. Drawing on our strong industry links, you’ll learn from site visits, guest speakers, and placements. You’ll get hands-on experience using built environment-focused IT equipment and software. These experiences and skills will help enhance your CV, ready for a competitive graduate market.
What our students say about studying surveying at Salford
Charlotte France, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Building Surveying less than 10 years ago, has achieved a milestone moment in her career, going onto manage the construction of our new £65 million building at the heart of our main campus.
“It was invaluable being taught by lecturers who have decades of experience working in the industry. I managed to secure a placement at Transport for Greater Manchester which helped me decide on the career path I wanted to take and gave me that edge when I was looking for my first graduate job.”
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student, Serjie, tells us why she chose to study at Salford:
“After researching options, Salford’s triple-accredited course really stood out. It’s designed by industry pros for industry pros, and has major industry links in Manchester – something no other course at any other university offered in the same way.
Salford also sits in one of the UK’s fastest-growing construction hotspots and has industry connections that perfectly match my goal of becoming a chartered surveyor.”
Find out what students on other courses say about applying to Salford in Clearing.
Similar courses in Clearing
If you’re interested in exploring something different, we also offer Clearing courses in construction management and architecture. Alternatively, take a look at our complete list of courses in Clearing 2026.
If you’ve got a question about how Clearing works, whether you’re eligible, or when you can apply, read our Clearing FAQs.
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If you have a question about studying any of our courses, contact our friendly team today on +44 (0)161 295 4545 or enquiries@salford.ac.uk.