BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying covers the care, repair and conservation of buildings, with lectures, site visits and an optional paid placement. It is accredited by RICS, CIOB and CABE.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Department: School of Art, Design and Architecture | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Principles of Economics and Management, Built Environment Project 1, Fundamentals of Construction, Building Physics, Digital Built Environment and Construction Materials and Site Surveying. Year 2: Building Surveying Principles and Practices, Property Development and Refurbishment, Building Services Engineering, Construction Technology, Common Challenge: Built Environment and Contract Procedures. Final year: Sustainable and Safe Construction, Building and Property Law, Building Surveying Professional Practice, Built Environment Project 3, Research Methods and a Dissertation Project.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into surveying, property management, project management and building regulation roles; RICS, CIOB and CABE accreditation provides a pathway to chartered membership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM, preferably Construction or Engineering (other subjects considered). Access to HE Diploma: at least 33 credits at merit/distinction (preferably Construction, Engineering or Combined, any subject considered). T level: Pass with grade C in core (Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction preferred). International Baccalaureate: 26 points. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Duration: 3 years

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