BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (Top-Up) at Birmingham City University

Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK and is a great area for students to be in if you want to be in the built environment because there's redevelopment going on all around you and there's also a strong possibility that you could be working on these projects in the future. I've had a really good experience at BCU so far.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Construction and the Built Environment  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Building Surveying course matches the needs of industry, based on real-life building practice, building pathology, construction technology, professional practice, the legal framework for industry, risk management and building surveying practice. The course not only encompasses the maintenance, repurposing and adaptation of the existing built environment, but also embraces innovation, preparing you to contribute to the success of the profession and supporting the development of a sustainable society for the twenty-first century and beyond. Modules include Commercial Building Pathology and Surveying, Professional Practice, Integrated Urban Design at the City Scale, Project Management, Individual Honours Project.

Career pathways

The BSc (Hons) Building Surveying course at Birmingham City University is designed to equip graduates with a comprehensive and industry-relevant skillset. Students gain a robust understanding of key areas, including complex legal frameworks, building design principles, contract administration, building maintenance, and business systems.

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