Building Surveying

You’ll explore how the UK construction industry shapes the built environment while developing professional skills, ethical awareness, sustainability principles and digital know-how. You’ll investigate career roles and technologies like drones, laser scanning and VR.

You’ll learn how planning shapes development in the built environment, exploring planning permission, land use and stakeholder roles. The module also introduces urban regeneration, inclusive design and the legal principles guiding UK planning decisions.

You’ll gain an introduction to the economic and legal forces shaping the built environment, exploring market trends, valuation and investment basics alongside contracts, health and safety, and professional responsibilities guiding ethical construction practice.

You’ll explore how homes are designed and built, learning about construction methods, materials and building systems. The module develops your understanding of regulations, sustainability and detailing, while building practical drawing, CAD and technical communication skills.

You’ll learn how commercial buildings are designed and constructed, exploring structural systems, materials and build sequencing. The module develops your digital modelling skills, introduces BIM workflows, and highlights sustainable, high-performance solutions for modern commercial projects.

You’ll develop practical surveying skills, learning how to measure, record and analyse buildings using drawings, BIM and CAD. The module focuses on diagnosing defects, interpreting building performance, and producing clear professional reports and technical information.

You’ll learn how building regulations shape safe, sustainable and inclusive housing. The module explores legislation, compliance and professional responsibilities, while examining how building control decisions affect communities, housing quality and the wellbeing of occupants.

You’ll develop essential knowledge of health and safety management, exploring legislation, risk assessment and safety culture. Through real-world scenarios and teamwork, you’ll learn how to promote safe, ethical and sustainable practice in professional environments.

You’ll explore how artificial intelligence works and how it’s used across industries. Through practical activities, you’ll apply AI techniques to real-world problems while considering the ethical, sustainable and responsible use of intelligent systems.

You’ll explore sustainability, the circular economy and carbon reduction, examining how organisations respond to climate challenges. You’ll also apply global frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and work towards Carbon Literacy certification with the Carbon Literacy Trust.

You’ll learn how to collect, analyse and interpret data to support decision-making. The module develops your statistical, visualisation and communication skills, helping you turn real-world datasets into meaningful insights for professional practice.

You’ll gain valuable professional experience during your sandwich year, applying your learning in the workplace. With university support and reflection activities, you’ll develop practical skills, confidence and industry insight to strengthen your career prospects.

You’ll complete an optional short or summer placement, internship or civic project, gaining real-world experience. With university support, you’ll reflect on your learning, build professional skills and enhance your employability through practical industry or community engagement.

You’ll complete an independent research project on a real built environment challenge, developing investigation, analysis and project management skills. Your work will align with industry priorities and global goals such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

You’ll develop advanced skills in diagnosing building defects, investigating material failure, moisture issues and structural problems. Using case studies and testing tools, you’ll learn to assess risks and recommend effective, sustainable repair solutions.

You’ll develop commercial and leadership skills for the built environment, exploring strategy, finance and sustainability. Working in teams, you’ll create a business proposal while considering ESG, innovation and the challenges shaping future industry practice.