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Building Surveying

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 to 4 years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated by solving complex building challenges, our BSc(Hons) Building Surveying course offers an excellent route into a professional career shaping, safeguarding, and improving the built environment.

You’ll learn how to advise on the design and construction of new buildings, alterations, and additions, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance. You’ll also develop expertise in building pathology, diagnosing defects and recommending maintenance, repair, retrofit, and conservation strategies for existing buildings. From feasibility and condition surveys to contract administration and stakeholder communication, you’ll build the practical and analytical skills needed to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality outcomes.

You’ll study alongside students from Architecture, Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying, and Construction Project Management, gaining experience of how multidisciplinary teams collaborate on real projects.

Based in the award-winning Barbara Hepworth Building, you’ll learn in outstanding facilities and be supported by experienced professionals with strong industry insight.

Building at Huddersfield ranks top in Yorkshire in the National Student Survey 2025 for learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, academic support, learning resources, and organisation and management—giving you the confidence and credibility to progress towards chartered status and a successful career.

Why Study Building Surveying BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

  • Opportunities to collaborate with students from other Architecture courses, mirroring professional practice and helping you develop essential skills.

  • Building at the University of Huddersfield is ranked 9th in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

  • Gain skills in digital tools and innovative methods to balance compliance, quality, cost, and sustainability while meeting client and industry needs.

Professional Bodies 
We are actively preparing submissions to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for accreditation. The curriculum has been designed in alignment with the RICS professional requirements and CIOB education frameworks, helping to position graduates strongly as they progress toward chartered status through the appropriate professional pathways.

Why Huddersfield? 
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

Modules

In the first year of study, modules include:

• Construction Business and Law

• Building Technology and Digital Communication

• Design and Construction Practice

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/building-surveying-bsc-hons/

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 3 to 4 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
T052
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

University of Huddersfield has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
T052
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
112-104

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.

A level
BBC-BCC

or equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM-MMM

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 45

or above.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

T Level
M

Exceptionally, applicants whose qualifications do not conform to the standard requirements may be admitted on the basis of appropriate prior learning or experience.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Engineering Foundation Year - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/engineering-foundation-year/

The University accepts a wide range of Level 3 qualifications for entry to undergraduate courses. Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should always check the specific requirements for their chosen course. Other suitable experience or qualifications may be considered. For further information, please see the University’s Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Please contact the Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk for more information. https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£17600*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for full-time, undergraduate students is £10,050.

This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2027/28.

International students fees are still to be confirmed and they are currently based on 26/27 fees, these will be updated as soon as possible.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website.

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries - Undergraduate

Please see our website for further information.

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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