MSc Building Surveying at Kingston University

If you are looking to further your existing building surveying qualification and gain entry into the construction industry, the Building Surveying MSc from Kingston University is ideal. This course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment  |  Department: Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Surveying  |  Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain knowledge of building materials, construction technology and pathology; specialist legal and regulatory issues (such as party wall issues); the design of simple structures; and the preparation of schemes for the rehabilitation of buildings. The course focuses on the core competencies of the building surveyor operating within the construction industry. Modules - core modules: Sustainable Construction Technology, Procurement and Project Delivery in Context, Law and Contract Administration, Business, People and Digital Technologies for Sustainable Environments, Design and Specification, Inspection and Building Pathology, Applied Research Methods and Dissertation. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates enter into the RICS Once they can satisfy the entry requirements, they can go on to qualify as chartered surveyors. The building surveyor is often referred to as a "Building Doctor" as the chartered building surveyor is often the first person called in should a building develop a fault or defect.

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