Building Surveying

A Brighton Building Surveying degree prepares you to shape the life cycle of buildings – from design and construction to refurbishment, conservation and maintenance – by combining technical expertise with legal, managerial and sustainability knowledge. You’ll learn how surveyors diagnose defects, plan adaptations, manage contracts and apply building information modelling (BIM) to deliver projects that perform for people and the planet.

At Brighton, you’ll join a collaborative learning community where field trips, site visits and live brief projects mirror professional practice, and gain hands-on experience with specialist labs, surveying equipment and industry-standard software such as BIM and CAD.

Graduates progress into roles across the built environment, including building surveying, project management and property services.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Accredited by RICS and CABE – giving your degree professional recognition and supporting your pathway to chartered status.

• Close links with industry – from our Industrial Advisory Board to guest lecturers, providing networking opportunities and bringing learning to life.

• Brighton’s vibrant professional network – study in a city with strong links to the construction sector, with opportunities to connect with local practices and attend industry events.

• Industry engagement and live projects – work on real-world briefs, site visits and interdisciplinary activities that mirror professional practice.

• Learn building information modelling (BIM) – develop 3D modelling and life-cycle management skills in a tool widely used across the UK construction industry.

• Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional paid placement year and industry-led projects.

• Learn specialist technical skills – master surveying techniques, BIM, CAD and digital tools alongside advanced knowledge of building performance and regulations.

• Hands-on experience – take part in field courses, practical surveying sessions and lab-based workshops.

• Learn in specialist facilities – access hydraulics, dynamics and heavy structures labs, surveying equipment and digital modelling studios.

• Showcase your expertise – graduate with a portfolio of projects and professional experience that demonstrates your readiness for industry.

• Flexibility to study full- or part-time – making it easier to fit your studies around your commitments.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Building Surveying
You’ll study at our Moulsecoomb campus, close to Brighton’s thriving construction and property sector, with excellent transport links for site visits and industry engagement. The city’s dynamic environment and strong professional networks provide opportunities to connect with leading practices and attend industry events.

With specialist facilities including hydraulics and dynamics labs, heavy structures lab, modelling studios, surveying equipment and professional software such as BIM and CAD, Brighton makes learning practical, immersive and industry-focused. Our inclusive community and active research culture ensure your studies are connected to real-world challenges and future innovations.