Overview
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 and the restoration of existing properties across residential, commercial, industrial, leisure and heritage projects.On the Building Surveying course from Nottingham Trent University you'll develop an understanding of property and construction economics, building technology, building pathology, project and contract management, conversion and adaptation of buildings, heritage and conservation and law applied to surveyors.
Careers and employability
This Building Surveing course from Nottingham Trent University provides an opportunity for graduates from disciplines unrelated to real estate and construction to embark on a professional career, leading to Chartered Surveyor or Chartered Building Engineer status.
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enabling successful graduates entry to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) of the RICS; a prerequisite for full Chartered Surveyor status, and is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
The APC is the on-the-job training scheme that graduates need to complete to qualify as a chartered surveyor. Find out more about how to complete your APC and become RICS qualified.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Building Technology
- Project and Contract Management
- Law for Surveyors
- Property and Construction Economics
- Building Pathology
- Professional and Research Practice
- Conversion, Adaptation and Care of Buildings
- Heritage and Conservation
- Postgraduate Dissertation/Consultancy Project
- Internship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We would recommend applying as soon as you are able as we may close the course if it is full.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Biodiversity & Conservation Real Estate & Property Management View 111 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.2 honours degree in a subject unrelated, or partially related, to real estate and construction.
- If you hold a first degree but it doesn't meet the entry requirements above, please refer to the information below.
Tuition Fee
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International
15850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15850 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time:
- National: £5,500
- International: £7,925
Living costs for Nottingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.