BSc (Hons) Building Surveying at University of Lancashire covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
Our Building Surveying BSc provides industry experience & develops the analytical & intellectual skills needed for a successful career in Building Surveying. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Building graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £47,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Building & Construction, see the sections below.
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
This module introduces you to the principles of the construction methods used in, low rise construction in the UK. You'll look into the properties of materials used in construction.
This module aims to review key environmental and service requirements for building services systems in buildings. You'll examine design principles, analyse technical performance, and select components for utility services.
The module aims to introduce you to basic economic and management principles applied to construction.
This module will provide you with an introduction to the English Legal systems and the principles of legal reasoning applicable to precedent and statutory interpretation. It will help you gain your understanding of the settlement of disputes through the court structure, and the legal principles considered will be applied, particularly to the construction industry.
The module aims to develop key and degree-specific personal and professional competencies. This will support your subsequent years of study and your personal development.
The module aims to develop your understanding of the complex issues involved in a construction project. It provides the professional competencies which support your subsequent years of study and career.
This module will consider the provision of construction knowledge necessary to develop a greater awareness of the technology involved in the construction of framed buildings and multi-storey developments including a focus on material technology and structural analysis.
This module investigates the integration of building services in medium and high rise structures. You will study sustainable energy generation and monitoring techniques. You will learn about building services science and the requirements of high rise buildings.
On this module you'll become critically aware of the cost implications of resource allocation in construction procurement. You'll look at the factors involved in the identification and pricing of construction work both at the tender stage and during the construction period.
This module relates the application of the legal environment to the construction process and practice within the construction industry. It examines the role of the professional in interpreting the requirements of the law and their application to the construction process. The teaching programme will present a general understanding of the forms of contract used in the construction industry and consider their application to the procurement and coordination of construction work.
You'll receive an introduction to project management systems, through identification, co-ordination, integration and analysis of construction project resources. You'll investigate sustainable and safe approaches to construction in the planning and management of site activities and resources.
This module will introduce you to the legal framework and current policy and practice in land use planning and development control. This module supports and underpins work undertaken on associated 'project' modules. Project themes may be shared across these modules.
This module considers information technology and particularly the impact of CAD upon the building process and develop this by introducing an integrated project scenario to the defined field programme. The module will consider project design and organisation with respect to the requirements of the Building Surveyor. The theme of careers education/professional development in Professional Practice (A), will be developed through further guided self-study.
This module will develop your understanding of repair and maintenance of existing buildings. You will examine the problems set in the care and management of existing buildings and decide whether they can be refurbished, reused or demolished.
You'll develop an understanding of sustainability and conservation. The module focuses on principles, legislative framework, policy issues, and funding. You will also be exposed statutory, policy, practical problem and technical issues that can lead to potential conflict with the principles of sustainability and conservation.
This module is designed to acquaint you with the overall concept of "a project" by considering its phases and constituent parts from inception to completion. The analysis and appraisal of the project will be considered in relation to the four aspects of Whole Life-Cycle Appraisal: Project Design Appraisal, Project Value Appraisal, Project Cost Appraisal and Project Environmental Impact Appraisal and in relation to new-build, refurbishment and regeneration projects.
You will complete an independent study using theoretical, experimental or investigative analysis (or a combination of these). The nature of dissertation is to challenge you to produce original work as solutions will not be readily available.
Concepts of total facilities management will be introduced and explored in this module. This course will place an emphasis on the development of a managerial role for the Building Profession working within corporate environments.
You will explore and distinguish types of land ownership. You will also explore the contemporary and historical legal issues surrounding land ownership and landlord-tenant relations. You will be able to apply relevant knowledge to legal scenarios and draw conclusions to the issues raised or advice sought
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
This course develops the analytical and intellectual skills needed for a career in building surveying, grounded in industry experience. You'll usually begin with construction technology, built environment economics, and surveying fundamentals. In year two, you'll progress to project management, construction law and contracts, and core stream modules in cost planning or building pathology. Year three typically includes specialist options such as sustainability, digital construction (BIM), or real estate development, alongside professional practice modules aligned to RICS competencies and a dissertation or major project addressing live industry problems.
This course suits those seeking professional qualification in building surveying whilst balancing other commitments, given its part-time structure. Most entrants hold another higher-education qualification, 60% of accepted students came in with prior higher-education experience. You'll need English-language proficiency and readiness to engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical surveying methods.
Across Building and Construction courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 85% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £27,500 to £35,000, rising to £32,300–£45,600 after five years. RICS accreditation opens pathways to chartered surveyor status, a recognised professional qualification in the built environment sector.
The BSc (Hons) Building Surveying is studied part-time at the University of Lancashire, a university founded in 1828, located at the Main Campus. Taught in English, the course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for graduate membership. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body with Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
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| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 60% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 15% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 15% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
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What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
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What Building & Construction graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £47,000 | £38,000 – £56,000 | 645 |
| 3 years after | £38,000 | £30,500 – £49,000 | 60 |
| 5 years after | £45,500 | £37,500 – £59,000 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 645. Cohort 2021-22.
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.
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.
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continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 645. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Building & Construction courses at the same study level.
Compared with 261 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
How Building & Construction graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping 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.
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Where Building & Construction graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
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 LtdThe essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £47,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 78.4% · continued 100%.
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
2,263 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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What applying to University of Lancashire from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
International tuition is £17,325 / 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.
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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.
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