Building Surveying BSc(Hons)

Professional accreditation

Our Building Surveying degree course BSc(Hons) is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Accreditation from RICS shows that our course meets a globally-recognised standard of surveying education, is relevant to industry and is recognised by employers as the benchmark of quality.

This is the first step to becoming a chartered surveyor. You will be required to complete relevant work experience and professional assessment after graduation to achieve chartered status.

CABE accreditation gives you access to free student membership and the benefits associated with being a member of the professional body.

Prepare for your career

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

• Work on interdisciplinary projects with students from related courses that reflect the professional working environment
• Gain insight into professional practice and see live projects up-close on site visits
• Connect with our professional networks, from visiting lecturers who share their knowledge with you to placement opportunities in Brighton and beyond
• Develop technical skills and experience managing and delivering construction projects outside the classroom during activity weeks
• Gain a competitive advantage when you graduate by learning Building Information Modelling which is widely used in industry

Placement

There are lots of advantages of taking a placement year. You get to:

• apply your learning to real-life situations and challenges
• gain new skills which can help in your career
• explore career options, helping you think about what you don’t want to do as well as what you do
• boost your confidence and organisational skills
• build your network of professional contacts
• come back for your final year more focused, more organised and more confident

And it can count towards your professional experience to become chartered after you graduate.

Facilities

You’ll have access to our specialist labs and facilities supported by our skilled and knowledgeable technicians. This includes:

• Hydraulics lab
• Modelling studio
• Dynamics lab
• Heavy structures lab

Take a 360 tour to find out more.

Industry links

Senior representatives of construction companies, architects and surveyors from around the region meet regularly at our industry advisory board to review our courses, ensuring they remain up-to-date and relevant to industry.

Guest lecturers from industry share their insight and knowledge with you giving you the opportunity to network

Our links with local and national industry provide site visit and placement opportunities and can help with employment after graduation.

Graduate destinations

Graduates are working for companies such as Malcolm Hollis, CBRE, Mace, Portsmouth City Council, Stile Harold Williams, Clifford Dann and Coppard Giles.

Further study

At Brighton opportunities for further study at postgraduate level in construction include our Construction Project Management MSc.

Supporting your employability

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

• Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
• Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
• Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
• Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
• Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
• Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

Find out more about our Careers Service...

You also have the option to enrol on this course part-time, giving you more flexibility in the way you choose to study.