BSc (Hons) Building Surveying 

The BSc (Hons) Building Surveying course at the University of Portsmouth is a RICS-accredited, full-time undergraduate program that delivers education and professional development in building surveying. This course sets students to be problem solvers and decision makers, using their skills to ensure buildings are safe and fit for purpose. It ultimately prepares students to become building surveyors, providing them with the tools to advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of their properties. Course Content: The course curriculum offers an analytical approach to solving problems; principles and processes for residential and commercial construction; knowledge about building defects, and their diagnosis, remedy, and prevention; professional and ethical standards; and understanding the socio-economic and regulatory contexts of construction. Key Modules: Key modules students will study include Building Studies, Construction Practice & Contract Law, Design Principles & Technology, Property Law & Practice, and Building Pathology & Retrofit, among others. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring credibility within the profession. Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can work in private practice, commercial organisations, local and central government, property development, and building conservation. They will be qualified to advise on construction projects or handle issues like dilapidations, insurance, and property management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.