Building Surveying

Develop as a building surveyor on this RICS-accredited course. You’ll advise on the condition, maintenance, and design of buildings to realise their potential.

Gain the skills required in design, law, management, and technology to become a chartered surveyor on this Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited degree.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Explore the design and principles of project management in construction, focusing on both new developments and the repair, refurbishment, and management of existing structures

• Consider the historic elements of the built environment and discover how different aspects work together

• Learn how to maintain and enhance buildings that are important to our heritage

• Gain hands-on experience during site visits to modern developments and historic projects

• Develop your collaborative working skills

• Study software application and modelling tools relevant to RICS-accredited courses

ACCREDITATIONS
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Industry insights
Our extensive network with regional companies, coupled with expert teaching staff, means you’ll learn from experienced building surveyors and other industry practitioners. You'll benefit from guest lectures by visiting professionals who will share their experiences, providing insights into the fields of building surveying and project management in construction.

Creating professional connections
You’ll be encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, which offers invaluable work experience. This opportunity is typically undertaken between the second and third years of your degree, extending your course to a total of four years.

A placement year not only enhances your academic learning but also helps build your confidence, expand your professional network, and strengthen your CV. We provide a variety of placement opportunities and offer dedicated support to help you secure the ideal position.

Professional qualification
As part of our RICS-accredited courses, we’ll encourage you to become a student member. You’ll also receive guidance on achieving your Chartered status on this Chartered Surveyor qualification, with your placement contributing to the necessary professional experience.

Why study the BSc (Hons) Building Surveying course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Fantastic placements and placement year opportunities

• Local/regional site visits and real-life projects

• Opportunity to network with industry professionals

• Industry experienced expert teaching team

Course Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Introduction to Construction Measurement & Estimating

• Introduction to Construction Technology

• Law in the Built Environment

• Building Design Through the Ages

• Building Science & Services

• Built Environment Economics

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Building Pathology

• Construction Communications & Application

• Interdisciplinary Practice (full-time students only)

• Building Surveying Commercial Management

• Contract Practice

• Construction Technology

• Experiential Learning (part-time students only)

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Commercial Construction Management

• Refurbishment & Conservation

• Inter-Professional Consultancy (full-time students only)

• Facilities Maintenance Management

• Dissertation

• Experiential Learning (part-time students only)

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