MSc Building Surveying at University of the Built Environment

Programme overview

A fully online, industry-recognised MSc giving the theoretical and practical grounding for a career as a building surveyor. It covers the core technical disciplines of the profession, from inspection and maintenance to client consultation and conservation.

Faculty: Postgraduate Programmes | Department: Building Surveying | Duration: 2 years part-time (8 modules) | Study mode: online; part-time | Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Project Management in the Built Environment, Construction Technology, Law for the Built Environment, Regulation and Fire Safety, Building Pathology, Building Maintenance and Management, Conservation and Adaptation of Buildings, and a Postgraduate Project.

Career pathways

Specialisms include construction management, project management, building design, property development and planning and design of new buildings; 96% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK honours degree at lower second class (2:2) or equivalent; or a bachelor's degree plus experience in a relevant field; or a Level 5 (FHEQ) qualification plus five years' relevant experience; or a professional qualification plus five years' relevant experience. English: GCSE grade 4 (C) in English or equivalent; or IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing; or TOEFL iBT 88 (computer-based 230, paper-based 570); or grade 4 (C) in English at AS level. Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the programme.

GBP 11,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total programme fee: £1,425 per module x 8 modules. 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: 2 years part-time (8 modules)

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

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