Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Building surveyors are advisers for the property and construction industry, identifying defects and suggesting options for maintenance and repair. Core aspects of the role include the development of new buildings, alongside the refurbishment and restoration of existing properties. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a specialist in this field.On this course youll develop a detailed understanding of architectural styles and influences, the history of buildings ... READ MORE

Building surveyors are advisers for the property and construction industry, identifying defects and suggesting options for maintenance and repair. Core aspects of the role include the development of new buildings, alongside the refurbishment and restoration of existing properties. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a specialist in this field.On this course you'll develop a detailed understanding of architectural styles and influences, the history of buildings and building techniques, the evaluation of building elements, and the performance of building materials.**Key features**- **Professional accreditation** | Our course is triple accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). These represent your first step towards Chartered status.- **NTU is renowned** | We're ranked 2nd in the UK for Building and Town and Country Planning (Guardian University Guide 2019).- **Live projects** | Apply your learning to the real world, with opportunities to take part in site visits and live projects as part of the course. Previous projects have been set by companies such as Faithful+Gould and Gleeds.- **Study trips** | Experience inspiring trips in the UK and abroad, the cost of which is included in your course fees. Recently, students visited Malta to experience building process on the continent.- **Placement year** | Gain vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously, students have spent their placements at companies such as Baily Garner, Paragon and Innes England.- **Outstanding employability** | 94% of our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying sandwich students are in work or further study within six months of finishing their studies, earning an average graduate salary of £26,600 (latest DLHE survey, 2016-2017).