BSc Building Surveying
About this course
Building Surveying BSc (Hons), a four-year undergraduate programme covering construction, legal, and technical aspects of the built environment. Core topics include Systems Design, Project Management, Legal Analysis, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme begins with a foundation year before progression to the BSc degree and features construction site visits. A dissertation module requires independent investigative analysis in the final year.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects. T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at Grade C /4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 87%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills and Information Technology
- Design Studies for Construction
- Analytical Studies for Construction
- This module introduces engineering drawing and computer aided design tools, which will support your studies. These will be key in the projects you’ll undertake on the course.
- Fundamentals of Engineering Practice
- Foundation Mathematics
- Construction Technology (L4)
- Sustainability and Science
- Management and Economics
- Introduction to Law and Procurement
- Professional Practice
- Interdisciplinary Project
- Construction Technology 2
- Building Services
- Production Economics
- Contract Administration
- Management and Project Planning
- Town Planning and Development Control
- Professional Practice 2: BS
- Maintenance Management
- Building Conservation
- Project Analysis and Appraisal
- Professional Practice
- Dissertation/Project
- Facilities Management
- Owning and Leasing Land
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £37,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £13,000 less than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at University of Lancashire do next?
80% 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 Lancashire?
78% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Building Surveying at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Building Surveying at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.