BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at University of the Built Environment

Programme overview

A fully online, internationally recognised and RICS-accredited building surveying degree. It covers design, law, construction, technology, economics, conservation, environmental science and project management across every stage of the building lifecycle.

Faculty: Undergraduate Programmes | Department: Building Surveying | Duration: 4.5 years part-time (18 modules); full-time route available | Study mode: online; part-time or full-time | Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to the Built Environment 1 and 2, Introduction to Sustainability, Construction Technology 1 and 2, Project and Contract Administration, Building Control, Building Pathology and Conservation Principles, Commercial Building Pathology and Practice, Research Proposal, Project Management in the Built Environment, Building Surveying and Maintenance Practice, Professional Building Surveying Practice, Fire Safety and a Contemporary Issues Case Study.

Career pathways

Career pathways include building surveying, project management, restoration and conservation, and commercial and residential work. The degree supports CABE, CIOB, HKICM and RICS membership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent attainment through recognised qualifications not on the UCAS tariff); or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a Construction and Built Environment Diploma (minimum DD) or Extended Diploma (minimum MMM); or current AssocRICS with relevant employment. English: GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language or Literature or equivalent Level 2; or IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with 5.5 in reading and writing; or TOEFL iBT 79 (computer-based 213, paper-based 550); or grade C in English at AS level. Maths: GCSE grade 4 (C) in Mathematics or equivalent Level 2. Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the programme.

GBP 28,566 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total programme fee: £1,587 per module x 18 modules (same total for part-time and full-time routes). Same fee for UK and international students (fully online); fees are charged per semester. Source

Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts

Duration: 4.5 years part-time (18 modules); full-time route available

Apply through the official page: https://apply.ucem.ac.uk/apply?courseCode=RBSCBS

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