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BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree is designed for students who wish to launch a career in building surveying but may not meet the traditional entry requirements for a standard undergraduate course. The programme begins with a founda…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This four-year degree is designed for students who wish to launch a career in building surveying but may not meet the traditional entry requirements for a standard undergraduate course. The programme begins with a foundation year, which provides essential study skills and an introduction to the built environment sector, before transitioning into the core three-year degree curriculum. Students will gain expertise in building conservation, construction regulations, and building pathology through a mix of theoretical learning and hands-on practical experience. The course emphasises real-world scenarios, site visits, and industry-standard software to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the professional surveying market. By the end of the course, students will have developed the technical knowledge, critical thinking, and professional behaviours required to excel in the dynamic construction industry. This course is ideal for those looking to update their experience or start a new career path in the built environment, offering a supportive environment that prepares students for successful progression into the industry.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Academic Research Skills and Professional Development60 Credits
Applied Mathematics in the Built Environment30 Credits
Computation and Digital Literacy30 Credits

Year 1

Built Environment Principles30 Credits
Construction Site Engineering and Infrastructure15 Credits
Construction Technology and Building Services30 Credits
Design, Procurement and Management15 Credits
Materials Science and Structural Principles30 Credits

Year 2

Advanced Construction Technology and Structures30 Credits
Building Pathology and Refurbishment15 Credits
Building Surveying Principles15 Credits
Environmental Science and Sustainability30 Credits
Project Management and Contract Administration30 Credits

Year 4

Advanced Fire Safety15 Credits
Applied Research Project30 Credits
Building Surveying Practice30 Credits
Project Management and Contract Practice15 Credits
Sustainable Built Environments15 Credits
Big Data and the Built Environment15 Credits
Inclusive Teamwork and Leadership15 Credits
Professional Placement in the Built Environment15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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