BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Delivered over three years full-time, our BSc Building Surveying course combines theoretical knowledge with the application of professional skills and competencies. You will learn through a blend of academic study and project work, mirroring the multidisciplinary, team-based approaches used by the construction industry.

In year one, you will build a strong foundation of knowledge, with essential modules covering regulation, economics, management, surveying and design, as you progress into year two, you’ll focus on specific topics and start your industry placement. By the final year, you’ll explore advanced modules and complete a research dissertation.

Learn more about the course modules in the section below.

Located at the heart of the largest property and construction market outside of London, Salford is a great choice for building surveying. Drawing on our strong links with the construction industry and professional bodies, you will experience site visits, guest speakers and placements. Working with ex-practitioner tutors, you will develop your surveying skills by working on live local projects with real clients and local surveying practices.

In year one, you will study the Building Surveying Practise 1 module so that you can solve discipline related tasks as well as ethical codes of behaviour appropriate to built environment practice.

Along with our series of theoretical modules, you’ll learn from external guest lectures, collaborate with students from related courses and experience group projects that will build your confidence and desirable skills for real-world construction careers.

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your placement, our tutors will support you in finding a role, and monitor your progress throughout.

Industry placements are an excellent way to enhance your CV, gain hands-on work experience and build industry connections. We often find that placement students achieve higher final year grades.

In addition to our academic entry requirements, we also look for applicants who enjoy teamworking, have good communication skills and show initiative. Possessing these characteristics will not only help you to fulfil your potential at university, but will also be essential for a successful career working in the built environment.

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If you are an international student and not from a majority English speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course, or the International Foundation Year to gain entry onto this degree.