BSc Building Surveying
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, covering the assessment, design and management of buildings throughout their lifecycle. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Data Analysis, Engineering Design, Design & Creative Practice, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Communication & Writing. The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Students complete a Discipline Research Project at Level 6 and a team-based Building Surveying Project set in a complex refurbishment scenario.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels. BTEC: MMM. T level: Overall Grade M - Any subject. Must Pass all components. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 28 points. Access to HE: 104 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved course.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 40%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 75%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 81%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Law and Regulatory Frameworks
- Economics and Management
- Surveying Practice
- Building Construction and Defects
- Digital Design Practice
- Environmental Science and Services
- Technology 2
- Building Design Studies
- Procurement and Administration
- Sustainable & Energy Efficient Buildings
- Development Appraisal and Viability
- Property Law
- Discipline Research Project
- Building Surveying Project
- Building Maintenance and Retrofit
- Conservation and Urban Regeneration
- Building Pathology
- Building Surveying Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at University of Salford 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 Salford?
88% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Building Surveying at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Does BSc Building Surveying at University of Salford 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 Salford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.