Building Surveying BSc(Hons)

International equivalencies

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Course structure

Through a shared first year across our construction and building courses, you will gain a thorough introduction covering key aspects of the industry.

Core modules become more tailored to building surveying from your second year. In your final year you apply what you have learned to more complex projects and have the freedom to choose option modules in areas that interest you most.

You will learn through lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals and coursework. You will also take part in fieldwork, site visits, surveys and workshops, both individually and in groups, often with peers from related courses.

You also have the option to enrol on this course part-time, giving you more flexibility in the way you choose to study.

Year 1

In your first year you will explore fundamental elements relating to the industry.

Modules

• Building Technology and Design
• Indoor Environment and Building Services 1
• Introduction to the Built Environment
• Land and Construction Surveying
• Construction Materials

Year 2

In your second year, you will build on the knowledge and skills you have gained in your first year and begin to explore aspects of building surveying in more depth.

Modules

• Built Environment Professional Practice
• Cost and Contract Administration
• Construction Methods and Technology
• Indoor Environments and Building Services 2
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) 

Placement year

A placement year offers an excellent opportunity to gain work experience, build a professional network, increase your confidence, develop existing skills and discover new ones. The experience also significantly enhances your CV.

Students have been on placement in organisations including Johnson Gillies Chartered Building Surveyors and Building Consultants, Baily Garner LLP and Portsmouth City Council. 

Optional

• Industrial Placement Year

Final year 

In your final year you will develop and complete your individual research project. You will also choose from option modules, giving you flexibility to specialise in areas that interest you most.

Modules

• Advanced Building Surveying
• Honours project
• Building Pathology and Life Care

Option modules*

• Building Performance and Design Configuration
• Project Planning and Analysis
• Sustainable Construction
• Environmental Impact Assessment

Building Information Modelling (BIM) 

At Brighton, you have the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) up to BIM level 2. An industry standard, BIM application is widely used in the UK construction industry to manage and deliver building construction projects from concept to completion. Gaining skills and experience in BIM as part of your studies here can help to give you a professional advantage when you graduate.

You will begin to develop your knowledge and skills in BIM by gaining a comprehensive understanding of modelling a building in a 3D environment, applying contractual requirements and learning about the building lifecycle. 

You will then have the opportunity to further investigate BIM's capabilities. The UK government currently states that all publicly-funded projects must now meet the BIM protocol, which has resulted in a push for a fast adoption of BIM in the industry, meaning there will be a growing demand for professionals who have BIM experience.

Location

Campus where this course is taught

Accommodation

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