Building Surveying BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Build technical, analytical and management skills relevant to surveying, renovation and sustainable construction with this industry-informed course. Combine technical expertise, sustainability and innovation while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard technology. Work on real-world projects and develop skills relevant to construction, property development and heritage conservation.

Faculty: Engineering and Construction  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Construction Technology, Materials and Building Sciences, Project Management and Economics, Surveying, Design and Digital Applications, Professional Built Environment Practice. Year two: Building Adaptation and Reuse, Law for Built Environment Professionals, Advanced Construction Technology and Systems, Building Pathology and Defects Diagnosis. Final year: Architectural History and Heritage Conservation, Corporate and Commercial Asset Management, Applied Building Surveying, Undergraduate Research Project.

Career pathways

Building surveying offers a rewarding and challenging career where no two days are ever likely to be the same. You could find yourself involved in all aspects of construction and it is now one of the broadest areas of surveying practice, taking in projects from a domestic extension to a major retail development.

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