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Course type
Undergraduate
UCAS code
K252
Entry requirements
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Why study this course?

Our Building Surveying BSc (Hons) degree is a three-year course for those wanting to form a solid career in the field of surveying. This undergraduate degree gives you an insight into managing existing buildings to the best quality possible, considering construction technology and environmental design – to name a few. Explore our Bachelor of Building Surveying to elevate your prospects.

On the successful completion of our building surveying degree, you'll have experience and knowledge in fields such as building conservation, property law and analysis of building problems (building pathology). Learning these skills will enable your career in building surveying to flourish.

Our building surveying degree has been mapped to the requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and we are seeking accreditation from this key professional body. Many other courses within London Met’s School of the Built Environment are already accredited by RICS.

Building Surveyors are involved in a wide range of property and construction activities, from design through to operation of buildings and built environment assets. This building surveying degree course is designed to help you develop in-depth knowledge within the field. Modules you'll undertake in this course include Real Estate Law and Planning, Urban Regeneration and Sustainable Built Environments. You’ll share some first-year modules with students on other courses in the School of the Built Environment, to create a rich learning experience.

Further into your degree, you'll cover subjects such as net-zero in construction, adapting to climate change, sustainable building refurbishment, specification writing, how to administer a construction contract and some of the specialist areas of building surveying such as the Law of Dilapidations and party walls.

All modules offer an unmatched learning experience through applying knowledge to real life situations, complimented with site visits and guest speakers. To prioritise making you as employable as possible, our course centres on teaching you the skills required by employers, such as the application of industry-standard software and outstanding communication skills.

While studying this building surveying degree, you'll also have the option to participate in a professional industry placement. This will help to boost your CV, making you an extremely employable candidate upon completion.

In the third year of your Building Surveying BSc, you'll have a variety of modules to choose from. These include Big Data and the Built Environment and Inclusive Teamwork and Leadership. You will also undertake an Applied Research project which will allow you to explore a particular area of interest you have in the built environment.

Upon completing your studies, you'll gain a Building Surveying BSc degree – a springboard to embarking on a career in surveying and the built environment.

Hands-on learning experience

Gain valuable hands-on experience through applying knowledge to real life situations, complimented with site visits and guest speakers

Preparation for diverse careers

Prepare for careers in diverse sectors including Construction, Surveying, conservation of historic buildings, and much more

Work-related experience

The integrated work-related learning program provides you with valuable opportunities to gain practical work experience

Course details

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification (E.g. BTEC National, Subsidiary or Extended Diploma)
  • English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. Please see our information for students applying for advanced entry.

To discuss specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course, please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk.

Please be aware, the number of examination exemptions could be up to a maximum of nine upon successful completion of corresponding modules. It is your responsibility to ensure you’ve completed the relevant modules to be eligible for examination exemptions with professional bodies such as the ACCA. London Met cannot be held accountable for exemptions if you have not completed the full three-year degree with us.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Throughout your Building Surveying degree course, we'll utilise various assessment methods. These include client reports, presentations (recorded and face-to-face) and lab reports. Whilst assessment methods vary depending on the modules you choose, be assured that our assessments help to enrich your learning experience and prepare you for your career.

We recognise that students have different learning styles, which is why our assignments are varied, allowing you to achieve your best.

By undertaking a building surveying degree, you will be equipped to explore a variety of careers within the field of building surveying. This includes career paths in the conservation of historic buildings or working in-house as a conservation expert in surveying firms.

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Discover Uni – key statistics about this course

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How to apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you apply directly to the University, you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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