BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire. You'll develop knowledge across core theory, research methods, applied practice and specialist options, culminating in an independent project.
This Foundation Year Building Surveying BSc helps develop the analytical and intellectual skills youâll need for a successful career in Building Surveying. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Building graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (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)
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; 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 has been created to equip you with the information, skills and knowledge to help you succeed in your chosen route of academic study in engineering. You'll learn how the basics of engineering underpin the infrastructure and design of buildings. This will aid your understanding of how building design affects fire risks and safety measures. It will also be especially useful in fire leadership roles, where you'll need to assess safety standards and guide emergency planning.
This module will cover communication and presentation methods for design concepts. You will build drafting skills and learn to solve design problems. These skills will aid your transition to degree-level study. You will also learn to interpret design plans, and create strategies to improve fire safety in infrastructure. This will help you in interpreting data and making decisions in fire safety planning. You'll use these skills to assess risks, evaluate incident reports, and improve emergency re
This module aims to enhance your analytical skills. As such, it will involve using various qualitative maths skills needed for your studies at the School of Engineering. The analytical foundation laid in this module will support you in a variety of tasks relating to fire safety. Some of these could include assessing building designs and carrying out fire risk assessments.
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.
This module will equip you with the fundamental principles, practical skills and hands-on experience relevant to your course. It will emphasise building confidence and competence in a practical working environment. These skills will help you understand building layouts and fire system designs. This knowledge will also be useful when reviewing plans, assessing safety features, and communicating technical details with engineers.
This module is designed to help you develop and reinforce basic mathematical skills needed for study in science, engineering, and computing subjects. Emphasis will be placed on building confidence and competence in a range of mathematical skills that are used in real-world problems. These will help your work in analysing fire risks and interpreting safety data.
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 an 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. A course like this typically moves from foundations, construction technology, economics and surveying measurement, through project management, law and cost planning, and on to specialist options and professional practice. You'll usually encounter modules covering how buildings are actually constructed, the financial and legal frameworks of projects, and site quantification. In later years, you can pursue specialisations such as building surveying, quantity surveying, construction management, BIM and digital construction, or real estate. A major dissertation or industry project typically concludes the programme, applying your learning to a live problem.
This course suits those seeking professional qualification in building surveying with structured preparation for degree-level work. You'll need English language proficiency and an interest in the built environment. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff of 96–111 points.
Across Building & 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 undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,500–£35,000 at 15 months; after three years, £25,925–£36,600; after five years, £32,300–£45,600. These figures reflect the broader graduate population, not individual outcomes. Completion rates are strong: 85% of students continue past their first year.
This is a full-time, 4-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree taught in English at the University of Lancashire, a university founded in 1828 and based on its Main Campus. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your qualification will be nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality under 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 |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 75% |
| another higher-education qualification | 25% |
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Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
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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.
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code B836). One application covers up to five choices.
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UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
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What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
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The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
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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 | £28,000 | £24,000 – £34,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £29,500 | £25,500 – £35,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £28,500 – £45,500 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
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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15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. 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.
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
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.
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 83.1% · in work or study 85% · continued 80%.
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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2,263 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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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.
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.
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.
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Lancashire’s funding pages.
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.
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 University of Lancashire and gov.uk before you apply.
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