BSc Building Surveying
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 47%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 60 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 59%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 69%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 22%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 21%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £61,500. The £49,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University do next?
89% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
63% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
Does BSc Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Building Surveying at Nottingham Trent University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.