Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Building surveyors are advisors to the property and construction industry, identifying defects and suggesting options for maintenance and repair. They work on the development of new buildings, as well as restoring properties across residential, commercial, industrial and heritage projects.

On this course, you'll develop a thorough understanding of the architectural styles and influences that inform building surveying. You'll tackle subject such as the history of buildings, building techniques, evaluation of building elements, and performance of building materials.

You'll learn to test and analyse all aspects of building performance and become an expert in advising on alternative uses of existing buildings, supervising remediation and refurbishment projects, as well as how to apply crucial health and safety regulations.

We also offer this course as a Degree Apprenticeship.

• 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

• Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

• Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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Where do Building Surveying graduates from NTU work?

NTU has a strong building surveying alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

Recent BSc (Hons) Building Surveying graduate destinations have included:

• EC Harris LLP (Arcadis)
• Savills
• Croudace Homes
• Cubit Consulting
• CBRE
• NG Chartered Surveyors.

Graduate roles include graduate surveyor, building surveyor, and site manager.

What our accreditations mean for you

This degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). These accreditations represent seals of approval that the course delivers the highest standards of teaching, and signify the quality and relevance of the course content.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

The RICS accreditation enables you to progress to Chartered Surveyor status once you have completed your studies. To become a Chartered Surveyor, you'll need to complete at least two years of relevant professional work experience – the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). If you undertake a sandwich placement, this will normally count as the first year of your professional work experience (only for RICS), however at least 12 months of study must take place on a graduate training scheme. Find out more about how to complete your APC and become RICS qualified.

This course is designed to prepare you for future employment in a number of the RICS APC pathways.

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

The CIOB accreditation ensures that successful students have a clear route to become full members of the CIOB (MCIOB). To become Chartered you must apply directly to the body, and demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience in key areas of occupational, managerial and professional competence through reviews and assessments.

As a Chartered member of CIOB, you will be part of the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with nearly 50,000 members in more than 100 countries.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

All students on a CABE accredited course can apply for free Student Membership, and after graduating can apply for Graduate Membership (Grad CABE). Graduate Membership is a developmental grade on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified Building Engineer.

CABE is an internationally recognised professional body. As a member, you'll show your peers, employers and the public that you are a competent and ethical professional who can be relied upon to strive for the highest possible standards.

Employability team

Our expert Employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice. You can benefit from this service at any time during your studies, and for up to three years after completing your course. Our Employability team runs a series of events throughout the year specifically for Property Management and Development students, including our Built Environment Jobs Fair, bringing together our students with prospective employers.

Where can I work?

Building Surveying students typically gain placements with consultancies, developers, real estate management companies and investors, as well as on the client side, looking after large retail and leisure estates.

Recent destinations have included:

• Baily Garner
• Buckingham Palace
• Cubit Consulting
• Derbyshire County Council
• Faithful+Gould
• Great Ormond Street Hospital
• Gleeds
• Michael Dyson
• Mitchells & Butlers
• Nottingham City Homes
• NHS Foundation Trust (Property Services).

Typical job roles include: assistant building surveyor, trainee building surveyor, junior project manager, project assistant, and facility assessor.

Professional qualification

Successful completion of the 36 weeks leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice, which will further enhance your CV.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.