Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Cast your expert eye over this course and see what it takes to be a building surveyor. A building surveyor specialises in building quality and maintenance; working in areas such as property trading, refurbishment or alteration, and resolving disputes between adjoining owners or landlords and tenants.<br/>If you want to take advantage of opportunities in the property development and construction industries, this building surveying degree is for you. On this course, you will develop the professional skills and knowledge you need to start your career.<br/>As you work towards attaining your building surveyor qualifications, we will teach you how to advise developers and landlords on construction, maintenance and restoration. <br/>Studying in London – the largest property market in the UK and a magnet for investors – gives you the chance to develop your professional network and launch a rewarding, challenging career in this exciting industry.<br/>This course is fully accredited by the RICS ( Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).<br/><br/>What youll study<br/>Taking your building surveying degree at the University of West London puts you close to the heart of the fast-paced London property market. Not only does this provide you with networking opportunities, it can also help you to gain insights into contemporary issues affecting the property and construction industries.<br/>You will learn to appreciate the complex nature of the built environment and the many professions that contribute to it and gain an understanding of diverse topics, from project management principles to law and legislation.<br/>The building surveying course will cover contemporary issues, such as sustainable technology and principles, as well as core skills in the observation and analysis of structures.<br/>During your studies you will examine:<br/>• project management principles regarding process<br/>• law<br/>• procurement and tendering<br/>• contracting<br/>• business and finance<br/>• building technologies and regulation.<br/>Importantly, you will also develop transferable skills in dispute resolution, teamwork, communication, and presentation.<br/>These skills are valuable assets for many roles within the construction industry. We use different assessment methods to suit a variety of learning styles and help you get the most from your studies.<br/>These include both theory-based and practical assessments, including:<br/>• written assignments<br/>• design projects<br/>• individual and group presentations<br/>• case studies<br/>• time-controlled examinations.

It's not too late to study at a top 30 UK university (The Guardian University Guide 2025) - and at London’s highest-rated university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2025). <br/><br/>UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.<br/><br/>You'll also be learning in the world's best student city (2025 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!