COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Commercial Building Surveying at Liverpool John Moores University equips students with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional expertise required to succeed in the built environment sector. The program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing direct entry to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and supporting the path to chartered status. Core modules cover essential areas of commercial surveying, including building technology, sustainable design management, law for surveyors, building surveys and dilapidations, and building management, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Students also develop advanced research skills through a dedicated research methods module, which supports the preparation and completion of a substantial dissertation project, enabling them to specialise in a topic of professional interest. A collaborative BIM project provides hands-on experience in modern building information modelling techniques, reflecting current industry standards and practices. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on applying theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and professional judgement. The course is supported by lecturers with extensive industry experience and active research involvement, ensuring content is both relevant and cutting-edge. Graduates emerge ready to take on strategic and operational roles in commercial building surveying and related sectors, equipped with the technical, legal, and management skills necessary for career progression.