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BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This Building Surveying BSc (Hons) degree is designed for students who want to build a solid career in the surveying field. Over three years of full-time study, you will gain essential insights into managing existing bui…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 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 Building Surveying BSc (Hons) degree is designed for students who want to build a solid career in the surveying field. Over three years of full-time study, you will gain essential insights into managing existing buildings, construction technology, and environmental design. The course covers key areas such as building conservation, property law, and building pathology, ensuring you develop the practical skills required by employers. You will benefit from an unmatched learning experience that includes site visits, guest speakers, and the application of industry-standard software. The curriculum is designed to be highly practical, with options to participate in a professional industry placement to boost your CV. In your final year, you will undertake an Applied Research project, allowing you to explore specific interests within the built environment. This degree is mapped to the requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing a strong foundation for a successful career in surveying, conservation, and the wider construction sector.

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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 1

Built Environment Principles
Construction Technology and Building Services
Materials Science and Structural Principles
Real Estate Law and Planning

Year 2

Urban Regeneration
Advanced Construction Technology and Structures
Building Pathology and Refurbishment
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Building Surveying Principles

Year 3

Sustainable Built Environments
Advanced Fire Safety Existing
Project Management and Contract Practice
Building Surveying Practice
Applied Research Project
Inclusive Teamwork and Leadership
Big Data and the Built Environment
Professional Placement in the Built Environment

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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