COURSE CURRICULUM

The Building Surveying (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) program is structured across a foundation year and three subsequent years, progressively developing knowledge and professional skills. The foundation year introduces core concepts such as the context of the built environment, building pathology, building use, architectural design and technology, quantity surveying, and construction management. In Year 1, students build on this foundation by studying the evolution of the built environment, construction economics, construction technology, law for surveyors, property surveying, and professional practice, with additional academic language support available for international and EU students. Year 2 focuses on more advanced topics including design and specification, sustainable building technologies, planning and building legislation, contract administration, building performance and pathology, and business development, further strengthening professional competence. In the final year, students refine their expertise through modules such as building advice centre, design and construction economics, heritage and conservation, and advanced building appraisal, alongside completing a substantial surveying dissertation. Academic language support continues where required. Overall, the course provides a comprehensive progression from fundamental principles to advanced professional practice, equipping students with the technical, legal, and analytical skills needed for a successful career in building surveying.