Building Surveying

Coventry University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

About this course

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to give expert advice on construction, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of buildings, and aims to teach you how to always ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050. Consequently, construction professionals are increasingly being called upon to create and maintain the social and commercial infrastructure needed to accommodate such large-scale growth.

* We will encourage you to develop the innovation and creativity required to tackle the complex problems now facing the industry around space, sustainability, cost and resilience, thanks to the growing instability of the world’s climate.

* Building surveyors are involved in all aspects of property and construction, from overseeing huge commercial developments to planning domestic extensions, from maintaining heritage buildings to resolving planning disputes between landlords and tenants.

* Building surveying is a multidisciplinary subject, encompassing the fields of building pathology, construction technology, surveying techniques, design and specification, conservation and restoration, measurement of land and property, legal and regulatory compliance, contract administration, costing of construction works.

Key Course Benefits

* You will also have access to our unique Simulation centre, where we can provide real life scenarios for you to engage with making you even more prepared for entering the work place. 

* Access to the advanced technology such as VR, 3D Scanner, Thermal Imaging Camera, Drones will enable you to prepare for the challenges of the professional world and ease the transition into the workplace after graduation.

* We enjoy excellent links with local and national employers and many of whom provide direct input into course development as members of our Building Advisory Boards.

* A common first year makes it possible for students to undertake multi-disciplinary learning alongside other Built Environment related professions.

* Opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications as well as your degree – a Building Research Establishment Energy Assessment Method (BREEAM) to become an Accredited Graduate (BREEAM AG).

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
Scottish Higher BCCCC - CCCCC
BTEC DMM

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Coventry

Avg. Salary: £29,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Coventry

Avg. Salary: £29,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
1122 Production managers and directors in construction
1251 Property, housing and estate managers
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
2454 Chartered surveyors

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Coventry
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,000