Building Surveying

Develop as a building surveyor on this RICS-accredited course. You’ll advise on the condition, maintenance, and design of buildings to realise their potential.

Gain the skills required in design, law, management, and technology to become a chartered surveyor on this Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited degree.

As part of your course, you’ll:


• Explore the design and principles of project management in construction, focusing on both new developments and the repair, refurbishment, and management of existing structures



• Consider the historic elements of the built environment and discover how different aspects work together



• Learn how to maintain and enhance buildings that are important to our heritage



• Gain hands-on experience during site visits to modern developments and historic projects



• Develop your collaborative working skills



• Study software application and modelling tools relevant to RICS-accredited courses



ACCREDITATIONS
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Industry insights
Our extensive network with regional companies, coupled with expert teaching staff, means you’ll learn from experienced building surveyors and other industry practitioners. You'll benefit from guest lectures by visiting professionals who will share their experiences, providing insights into the fields of building surveying and project management in construction.

Creating professional connections
You’ll be encouraged to undertake a placement year in industry, which offers invaluable work experience. This opportunity is typically undertaken between the second and third years of your degree, extending your course to a total of four years.

A placement year not only enhances your academic learning but also helps build your confidence, expand your professional network, and strengthen your CV. We provide a variety of placement opportunities and offer dedicated support to help you secure the ideal position.

Professional qualification
As part of our RICS-accredited courses, we’ll encourage you to become a student member. You’ll also receive guidance on achieving your Chartered status on this Chartered Surveyor qualification, with your placement contributing to the necessary professional experience.

Why study the BSc (Hons) Building Surveying course at Leeds Beckett University?
• Fantastic placements and placement year opportunities



• Local/regional site visits and real-life projects



• Opportunity to network with industry professionals



• Industry experienced expert teaching team

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Unicompare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Unicompare, 2024 reviews).