Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Building surveyors get involved in every stage of a building’s life – design, construction and management. To succeed, you’ll need wide-ranging skills. Skills to survey buildings, assess materials, predict costs and lead others. We’ll give you all that and more.

Our Building Surveying (with Foundation Year) course starts with a foundation year to build your academic skills before progressing to the degree.

A key part of this course is the work placement. As it’s compulsory, employers have a guaranteed pool of talent, so top businesses return yearly to offer you a spot. Our focus is on helping you develop the skills you’ll use at work.

The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. You can become a student member of these industry bodies. Unlike many accredited courses, we believe you shouldn’t be limited to one pathway. The construction industry is broad, so we designed the course for you to try a range of specialisms. Our construction courses share content in years 1 to 3 so you can change course up until final year.

An award-winning university experience awaits in Oxford this September...

Oxford Brookes is a top 35 England university (Uni Compare, 2027) and globally ranked in 24 subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

There's a wide range of undergraduate courses to choose from, and each course offers unique opportunities for growth. Lawyers can practise their defence in mock trials. Accountants and Financiers can gain real-world experience with top employers like Deloitte, Metro Bank, Marriott Hotels, PWC, Chelsea FC, or Apple. Students in Artificial Intelligence courses can test their skills in Oxford Brookes' very-own custom designed building at the main Headington site. Facilities include digital, computing and robotics labs, and a VR cave.

You'll also be studying in the world's oldest student city! The ultimate blend of stunning architecture, river views and lively nightlife, Oxford is the perfect place to make lifelong memories.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now.