Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Building surveyors are advisors for the property and construction industry, identifying defects and suggesting options for maintenance and repair. They work on the development of new buildings, as well as the restoration of existing properties across residential, commercial, industrial, leisure and heritage projects.<br/><br/>On this course youll develop a thorough understanding of architectural styles and influences, the history of buildings and building techniques, the evaluation of building elements, and the performance of building materials.<br/><br/>Youll learn to test and analyse all aspects of building performance, advise on alternative uses of existing buildings, discover how to supervise remediation and refurbishment projects, and how to apply health and safety regulations.<br/><br/>**Key Features**<br/><br/><br/>- **Professional Accreditation** | Our course is triple accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) — representing your first step towards Chartered status.<br/><br/><br/>- **Live Projects** | Apply your learning to the real world, with opportunities to take part in industry-facing projects as part of the course. Previous projects have been set by companies such as Faithful+Gould and Gleeds.<br/><br/><br/>- **Placement Year** | Acquire vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previously students have spent their placements at companies such as Baily Garner, Paragon and Innes England.<br/><br/><br/>- **Destination Study Visits** | Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning on this course. Previous students have taken trips to destinations such as Madrid, Milan, Dublin, Malta and Berlin.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Statistics**<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 12 Ranking** | Were renowned — Building subjects at NTU are ranked 4th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025). <br/><br/><br/>- **Top 2 Ranking** | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024).<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 25 Ranking** | Study in the heart of Nottingham — one of Europe’s top 25 student cities, and home to over 75,000 learners (QS Best Student Cities, 2025).<br/>

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management