Building Surveying

About the course

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying focuses on the inspection, assessment and management of buildings throughout their lifecycle. You’ll explore how buildings are designed, constructed, maintained and adapted, with an emphasis on building performance, regulations, sustainability and professional practice.

This course is designed for students who want to pursue a career in building surveying or related built environment roles, combining technical knowledge with problem solving and professional judgement.

Why this course

• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Top 8 universities in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in building surveying, while gaining professional skills valued across construction, property and consultancy sectors, including building pathology, condition surveying, contract administration, regulatory compliance and professional communication.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Building Technology and Construction

• Building Pathology and Inspection

• Contract Administration and Procurement

• Building Regulations and Professional Practice

• Sustainable Building and Asset Management

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and applied surveying case studies

• Assessment through coursework, technical reports, presentations, case study analysis and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers focused on the inspection, maintenance and management of buildings across a range of property and construction contexts. You’ll develop skills that are relevant to both public and private sector roles within the built environment.

Example career areas include:

• Building surveying and consultancy

• Property and facilities management

• Construction and project management

• Building control and compliance roles

• Asset management and sustainability roles

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional accreditation pathways.

Facilities

You’ll study in specialist learning environments designed to support applied surveying and technical understanding.

• Teaching spaces equipped for seminars, workshops and group learning

• Computer labs with surveying, measurement and building analysis software

• Access to technical resources supporting inspection and construction studies

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply building surveying knowledge with confidence.