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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying
Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Building Surveying course at Nottingham Trent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Building Surveying or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Chemistry | D |
| Geography | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K231
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Building Surveying course.
Building surveyors are advisors for the property and construction industry, identifying defects and suggesting options for maintenance and repair. They work on the development of new buildings, as well as the restoration of existing properties across residential, commercial, industrial, leisure and heritage projects.
On this course you'll develop a thorough understanding of architectural styles and influences, the history of buildings and building techniques, the evaluation of building elements, and the performance of building materials.
You'll learn to test and analyse all aspects of building performance, advise on alternative uses of existing buildings, discover how to supervise remediation and refurbishment projects, and how to apply health and safety regulations.
Key Features
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Professional Accreditation | Our course is triple accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) — representing your first step towards Chartered status.
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Live Projects | Apply your learning to the real world, with opportunities to take part in industry-facing projects as part of the course. Previous projects have been set by companies such as Faithful+Gould and Gleeds.
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Placement Year | Acquire vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously students have spent their placements at companies such as Baily Garner, Paragon and Innes England.
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Destination Study Visits | Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning on this course. Previous students have taken trips to destinations such as Madrid, Milan, Dublin, Malta and Berlin.
Key Statistics
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Top 12 Ranking | We're renowned — Building subjects at NTU are ranked 4th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025).
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Top 2 Ranking | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024).
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Top 25 Ranking | Study in the heart of Nottingham — one of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners (QS Best Student Cities, 2025).
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Location
City Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Building surveying
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Surveying Skills, Economics and Valuation, Planning and Land Use, Building Design Project, Property Development: Principles and Practice, and Building Surveying Practice.
To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/architecture-design-and-the-built-environment/ug/bsc-hons-building-surveying
Nottingham Trent University student reviews
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1st year
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So far it's been a great social experience and I've met so many amazing people. Advice: put yourself out there constantly and never be afraid to say hello to new people!!!
3rd year
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There are so many societies to join and activities to participate in. NTSU run and promote lots of events throughout the academic year.
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There is a nice student atmosphere on campus during the day time. There are a range of evening activities in the evening too, the nightlife is very active here too.
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I am satisfied with the financial impact at Nottingham. The support available at the university has also been very helpful.
3rd year
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I felt very supported here. There is a range of support available like wellbeing and employability that has been useful.
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Sociology
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Lots of places to study around campus.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Building Surveying course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Building Surveying - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.7k
First year after graduation
£37.6k
Third year after graduation
£42k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Building Surveying.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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