BSc Building Surveying
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, covering the inspection, diagnosis, and management of buildings. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional placement year offers a minimum of 36 weeks in a graduate-level role. The programme is being prepared for accreditation by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level or equivalent. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 40%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Portfolio Sandwich Year
- Professional Practice
- Major Project Dissertation
- Procurement and Contract Administration
- Sustainable Conservation and Building Adaptation
- Construction Business and Law
- Building Technology and Digital Communication
- Design and Construction Practice
- Building Technology and Digital Detailing
- Collaborative Project Built Environment
- Building Pathology and Compliance Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £33,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £16,500 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Building Surveying at University of Huddersfield?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Building Surveying at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BSc Building Surveying at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Building Surveying at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.