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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Building Surveying course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 UCAS points at A2
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Building Surveying or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Psychology | C |
| English Language | B |
| History | B |
| Religious Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K230
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Building Surveying course.
Course Overview
Develop the analytical and intellectual skills you’ll need for a successful career in Building Surveying. Step outside of the classroom and gain hands-on, real-world industry experience.
Why study with us
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Our stimulating, problem-solving approach engages you with the whole building surveying process. You’ll spend time out and about in the local environment and on construction sites.
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Our graduates are highly regarded and have secured employment with large organisations such as BAE Systems.
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Study with students on the construction project management, facilities management and quantity surveying degrees, for valuable knowledge sharing.
What you’ll do
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Work on live, real-world projects with commercial partners in our new Engineering Innovation Centre’s state-of-the-art facilities.
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Learn from our lecturers who have practical experience and maintain close links to the profession and industry. Many are RICS Assessors.
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Identify, analyse, evaluate and solve problems associated with the technological, economic and legal issues encountered in building surveying.
Accreditations
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This course has been accredited by the RICS, the globally recognised professional body which promotes the highest international standards in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
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This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
Future Careers
Our Building Surveying graduates have secured employment with large organisations such as BAE Systems, Eric Wright Construction and EC Harris.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Engineering and Computing
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Building surveying
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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Rates are pretty good
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Support is great
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
Foundation year student
1 year ago
University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
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 University of Lancashire 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
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
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?
81%
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?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
73%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
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?
94%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
60%
low
Student voice
60%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
67%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Building Surveying or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Building Surveying at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Building Surveying - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£36.9k
First year after graduation
£41.6k
Third year after graduation
£45.3k
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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