Course summary
Built for success Building surveying is a profession of two halves. On the one hand, it’s a specialist discipline in the built environment that requires in-depth knowledge and technical experience. On the other, it’s a diverse and versatile career path, with the opportunity to work on a wide range of different projects, from commercial and residential new builds to historic buildings and heritage sites. Our fully online MSc Building Surveying is an industry-recognised qualification that can provide you with the theoretical and practical underpinning you need for a career as a Building Surveyor. In this growing and in-demand profession, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise in a variety of situations, from inspection and maintenance to consulting clients and conservation. About the programme This flexible, internationally-recognised online programme will give you the fundamental knowledge you need for a career in building surveying. Your studies will cover the core technical disciplines of this profession, which, combined with the development of practical skills and an appreciation of the role in the context of the wider built environment, will make you a valuable contributor to a wide range of construction projects. This conversion MSc Building Surveying programme enables graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate to obtain an RICS/CIOB/CABE/HKICM accredited degree, giving access to professional membership.
Assessment method
The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
Entry requirements
Students are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their programme. Academic requirements A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent OR A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant field OR A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience OR A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience OR Successfully completed the University of the Built Environment Postgraduate Access programme at the first attempt (Autumn 2025 intake only) English requirements All University of the Built Environment programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme. You should have: GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature or an equivalent qualification OR Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test Grade 4 (or C) or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) Grade 3, or HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination – Advanced Level & Advanced Supplementary Level) Grade E, or HKCEE (Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination) Grade 3-5* or Grade A-D (Syllabus B only). Degrees taught and awarded in English can also be used as supporting evidence.
English language requirements
For undergraduate study you should possess one of the following: - Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature at GCSE or an equivalent qualification. - Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council. - 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test. - Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level - A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong Applicants with a Bachelor's degree that has been taught and examined in English can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of the Built Environment
Horizons
60 Queen's Road
Reading
RG1 4BS