BSc Building Surveying
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying. Core topics include Research Methods. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the programme enables graduates to work towards Chartered Surveyor status. A credit-bearing work placement is available, and a 40-credit dissertation is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC Minimum Entry Requirement: CCCC NPA - National Progression Award (32-99) in Global Infrastructure and the Built Environment equivalent to 1 Higher at grade C. Can not be used for subject specific requirement our entry requirements and admissions policies A level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level IB: Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 T Level: Pass Scottish HNC Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a C in the graded unit is achieved.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 70%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Modules
- Building Design & Technology 1
- Property Value Studies
- Surveying
- Property & Construction Business Law
- Building Maintenance and Management
- Construction Cost Studies 1
- Construction Cost Studies 2
- Building Modelling 1
- Building Design & Technology 2
- Contract Admin and Practice
- Building Pathology
- Facilities Management
- Year Out Work Placement (subject to availability)
- Research & Innovation (40 credits)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Health & Safety
- Professional Standards (40 credits)
- Conservation Surveying
- Project Evaluation: multi discipline professional project (40 credits)
- Sustainable Development
- Dissertation (40 credits)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £44,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
95% 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 Edinburgh Napier University?
74% 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 Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Building Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
Does BSc Building Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Building Surveying at Edinburgh Napier University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.