Building Surveying (with Placement year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Start an exciting professional career as a building surveyor, advising clients about sustainable property, retro-fit and building adaptions and improvements.

Learn how to evaluate the design, specification and performance of buildings. Develop skills in building inspection and analysis, and use industry-standard equipment to recognise and tackle defects, and identify technical problems in construction.

There are opportunities to get hands-on in specialist labs for materials and testing, environmental science and design, and surveying. You’ll also work in design and AutoCAD studios.

You’ll work independently and as part of larger teams, helping you understand where building surveyors ‘fit in’. Together, you’ll go on site visits, attend talks given by professionals, and learn how to manage projects. This puts you in a strong position for employment in this interesting and varied field.

Why ARU?

Gain a full range of skills, from converting buildings to performing surveys and valuations.

Use specialist facilities and equipment, including AutoCAD studios and testing and surveying labs.

Bring the world of work to life through [Live Briefs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/404-not-found?item=web%3a%7bE43BE3D5-C9AB-4A1C-930E-3BBCBED120BE%7d%40en); developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.

Benefit from strong industry links with professional institutions, local firms and building surveying experts.