Program Overview

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Building Surveying

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree is a three-year full-time program that combines theoretical knowledge with the application of professional skills and competencies. The program is accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• With placement

Course Duration

• Three years
• Four years (with placement)

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Introduction

Building surveyors look at building pathology, focusing on refurbishment, reuse, development, restoration, repair, and conservation. With our Building Surveying degree course, you can develop a knowledge base and skillset that can lead to exciting global opportunities across many industries in the built environment sector.

Course Accreditations

• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Course Delivery

• Delivered over three years full-time
• Combines theoretical knowledge with the application of professional skills and competencies
• Blend of academic study and project work, mirroring the multidisciplinary, team-based approaches used by the construction industry

Learning Experience

• Located at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside of London
• Strong links with the construction industry and professional bodies
• Experience site visits, guest speakers, and placements
• Working with ex-practitioner tutors, you will develop your surveying skills by working on live local projects with real clients and local surveying practices

Industry Placement

• Option to take an industry placement year between years two and three
• Support from tutors in finding a role and monitoring progress throughout

Year One Modules

• Introduction to Law and Regulatory Frameworks
• Economics and Management
• Surveying Practice
• Building Construction and Defects
• Digital Design Practice
• Environmental Science and Services

Year Two Modules

• Technology 2
• Building Design Studies
• Procurement and Administration
• Sustainable & Energy Efficient Buildings
• Development Appraisal and Viability
• Property Law

Year Three Modules

• Discipline Research Project
• Building Surveying Project
• Building Maintenance and Retrofit
• Conservation and Urban Regeneration
• Building Pathology
• Building Surveying Professional Practice

Assessment

• Combination of exams, projects, and coursework
• Design projects
• Essays
• Case study analysis
• Precedent studies
• Examinations

Employment and Stats

• 95% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course
• Building surveying graduates have secured roles working with a number of regional and national organisations

Further Study

• Construction Management (MSc)
• Project Management in Construction (MSc)

Requirements

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• UCAS tariff points: 104 points
• A Levels: 104 points
• BTEC National Diploma: MMM
• BTEC Higher National Diploma: Pass in a related subject for entry to level 5
• T level: T level is accepted. You will need 120 UCAS points from any subject
• Foundation Degree: Pass in a related subject for entry to level 5
• Scottish Highers: 104 points from Higher Level
• Irish Leaving: 104 points from Higher Level
• European Baccalaureate: Please contact Admissions for further information
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Access to HE: 104 points
• Other Qualifications: Degree in cognate subject for level 5 entry

International Students

• We accept qualifications from all around the world
• Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements
• If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
• We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits

International Student Scholarships

• If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships to study building surveying

Enrolment Dates

• September 2025
• September 2026

Student Information

• Terms and conditions

UCAS Information

• Course ID: K230
• Institution: S03

Related Courses

• BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate Development and Management