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Building Surveying at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

Building surveyors are involved in the development, management, conservation, refurbishment, and maintenance of all types of real estate. Their technical and business expertise, and insights into legal aspects of construction, provide valuable contributions to the overall success of a building project. Our Building Surveying degree develops skills in science, technology, and management you need for a career in this industry, and raises your awareness of sustainable development. You will have access to our specialist facilities, including professional software like Building Information Modelling (BIM). Field trips and site visits, and live-brief projects with students from related courses gives you experience that reflects the working environment. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Close links with industry, from our Industrial Advisory Board to guest lecturers, provide networking opportunities and bring learning to life.
  • Option of a paid placement year to gain valuable work experience and build your confidence.
  • Specialist facilities including hydraulics lab, modelling studio, dynamics lab, heavy structures lab, surveying equipment and professional software including BIM and CAD.
  • Opportunities to get involved in active research projects.
  • Accredited by RICS and CABE.Shared first year with our building and construction courses covers key aspects of learning across the industry.
  • Tailor option modules to your interests as you progress through your course.
  • Flexibility to study full- or part-time.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £13842* Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
International £13842* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee. The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students. All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Building Surveying at University of Brighton - UCAS