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Edinburgh Napier University · Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying Bachelor's degree at Edinburgh Napier University
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at ENU. Edinburgh Napier's Building Surveying degree is shaped around the professional skills and technical knowledge you need to work as a surveyor in the built environment.
BSc (Hons)
Award
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Years
Part-time
Study mode
95%
continuation
About this course
Become a skilled Building Surveyor with our industry-focused building surveying course. Gain practical skills and Chartered Surveyor status. Enquire now. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at ENU, based in Merchiston Campus, Colinton Road. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £40,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Building & Construction, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
9.5
/ 10
1 of 3 official measures
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional95
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Building Design & Technology 1
- Property Value Studies
- Surveying Property & Construction
- Business Law
- Building Maintenance and Management
- Construction Cost Studies 1
Year 2 6 modules
- Construction Cost Studies 2
- Building Modelling 1
- Building Design & Technology 2
- Contract Admin and Practice
- Building Pathology
- Facilities Management
Year 3 5 modules
- Year Out Work PlacementOptional120 credits
Module details
Assessment: Portfolio of tasks to demonstrate achievement of module's learning outcomes
- Research & InnovationOptional40 credits
- Environmental SustainabilityOptional
- Health & SafetyOptional
- Professional StandardsOptional40 credits
Year 4 3 modules
- Project Evaluation40 credits
Module details
multi discipline professional project
- Conservation Surveying
- Dissertation40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you with practical skills in building surveying and works towards Chartered Surveyor status. You'll study how buildings are constructed, economic principles in the built environment, and surveying fundamentals in your first year. As you progress, you'll move into project management, construction law and contracts, and stream-specific study in cost planning or building pathology. In your final year, you'll typically choose specialist options such as BIM and digital construction, sustainability or development, whilst working towards professional practice standards recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). You'll complete your degree with a dissertation or major project applied to a real industry problem.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're drawn to understanding how buildings work, from their structural integrity to their maintenance and safety. You'll need a methodical mindset, building surveying involves detailed inspection, problem-solving, and clear communication to clients and construction teams. Most students on this programme bring prior higher-education experience, so you may already hold a relevant qualification or degree. If you're working in construction, property, or allied fields and want to formalise and deepen your expertise, this part-time format offers a workable route.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 90% of Building & Construction graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 85% in highly skilled roles or postgraduate study. Starting salaries for graduates across the sector range from £27,500 to £35,000; after five years, this rises to £32,300–£45,600. These figures reflect the national labour market for the field, not a guarantee. The part-time structure here means you can often remain employed while studying, keeping income steady and gaining real-world experience in parallel.
University & format
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university based at Merchiston Campus on Colinton Road. This BSc (Hons) Building Surveying degree is delivered part-time and taught in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and its degrees are nationally recognised. 65% of accepted students enter with another higher-education qualification.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
AccreditationRICS
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held another higher-education qualification65% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification (entrants over recent years).
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check ENU's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 65% |
| a previous degree | 15% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 15% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
UCAS codeK231quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code K231). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask ENU whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
International£21,120 / yr
Provider fee page. Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at ENU →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All ENU funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Building & Construction graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £40,000 | £35,000 – £48,000 | 140 |
| 3 years after | £31,500 | £20,000 – £43,500 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £38,500 | £30,500 – £52,000 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
95%
continue past their first year
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in building & construction · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Building & Construction nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£40,000
£27,500 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£31,500
£25,925 – £36,600After 5 years LEO
£38,500
£32,300 – £45,600national rangethis course’s medianaxis £24,500 – £47,000
National figures for Building & Construction graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
95 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Building & Construction courses at the same study level.
This course £38,500Peer median £37,500Middle 50% £32,000–£45,500
52nd percentile
Compared with 261 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Building & Construction graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Building & Construction courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes85%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Building & Construction graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Construction firms
- Surveying practices
- Property developers
- Local authorities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Building & Construction graduates.
Building SurveyorAltura SearchBuilding EstimatorBuilding Careers UK LtdBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerWe Recruit Group LtdBuilding SurveyorBennett and Game Recruitment LTDBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerCarrieraBuilding Services EngineerBowdon Associates LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £40,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.5 out of 10: continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Edinburgh Napier University
All students13,805
International27.5%
Aged 25+29.4%
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
Students67,475
Aged 25+33.9%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Building & Construction right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to ENU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £21,120 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check ENU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with ENU and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by ENU. Most accepted students held another higher-education qualification. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £40,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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